The 1959 Troy State Red Wave football team represented Troy State College (now known as Troy University) as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1959 NAIA football season. Led by fifth-year head coach William Clipson, the Red Wave compiled an overall record of 3–5, with a mark of 1–2 in conference play.
| 1959 Troy State Red Wave football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Alabama Collegiate Conference |
| Record | 3–5 (1–2 ACC) |
| Head coach |
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| Home stadium | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
Schedule edit
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19 | vs. Livingston State | Monroeville, AL | W 7–6 | [1] | |
| September 26 | at Tampa* | L 15–35 | 4,500–5,000 | [2][3] | |
| October 10 | Jacksonville State | L 12–35 | [4] | ||
| October 17 | at Newberry* | L 6–33 | 2,000 | [5] | |
| October 24 | Florence State |
| L 14–34 | [6] | |
| October 31 | at Austin Peay* | W 13–7 | [7] | ||
| November 7 | Carson–Newman* |
| W 21–0 | [8] | |
| November 14 | vs. Howard (AL)* |
| L 19–20 | [9] | |
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References edit
- ^ "T.S.C. edges Livingston 7–6". The Troy Messenger. September 21, 1959. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Turner, Bembry lead Spartans to 35–15 win". The Tampa Tribune. September 27, 1959. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Jacksonville State rips Troy Red Wave, 35 to 12". The Anniston Star. October 11, 1959. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Seastrunk scores 3 times as Tribe routs Troy, 33–6". The Greenville News. October 18, 1959. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Florence hits Red Wave 34–14". The Troy Messenger. October 26, 1959. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Troy State raps Austin Peay, 13–7". The Birmingham News. November 1, 1959. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Carson–Newman loses to Troy". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. November 8, 1959. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Howard halts Troy rally". The Montgomery Advertiser. November 15, 1959. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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