LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State football team travels to Alabama to play Troy on Saturday at 5 p.m. MT. As the team prepares for the first conference battle of the season, NMStateSports.com takes a look at the opponent's team and school.
The University
Location: Troy, Ala.
Founded: 1887
Enrollment: 20,000
Colors: Cardinal, Silver and Black
Conference: Sun Belt
President: Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.
Athletic Director: Jeremy McClain
Stadium: Veterans Memorial
Capacity: 30,000
Surface: Turf
The Coach
Head Coach: Neal Brown
Record at School (Years): 6-9 (2)
Overall Record (Years): 6-9 (2)
Team Information
2016 Record: 2-1
2015 Conference Record: 0-0
Last bowl game: New Orleans Bowl, Troy 48, Ohio 21 (Dec.