The Troy Trojans are off this week after a huge win over in-state rival, the South Alabama Jaguars last Thursday night. Troy’s hot start led them to a five game winning streak and they are looking to add another win against 1-7 UMass on November 5. Troy currently has the nation's 10th longest active winning streak.
Along with the winning streak Troy is bowl eligible being 6-1 and 4-0 in conference play. CBS Sports rankings of 26 to 128 list Troy as 33rd in the country with conference foe Appalachian State 30th.
Troy’s defense is the driving force behind their current success.