TROY — A number of positive rewards are within reach if Troy can upset No. 22 Appalachian State on Friday in the regular-season finale.
The Trojans (5-6) can get to .500. They can become bowl eligible. Most important, it would send a small but successful senior class out “the right way,” as head coach Chip Lindsey put it.
A Troy victory also would cap a dramatic turnaround. The Trojans are coming off a 53-3 loss to Sun Belt West champion Louisiana last Saturday. It is believed to be the worst conference loss in Troy football history.
Facing East champion Appalachian State (10-1) doesn’t appear any easier.