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The Troy Trojans football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Troy Trojans football program in various categories, [1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Trojans represent Troy University in the NCAA Division I FBS Sun Belt Conference (SBC).

Although Troy began competing in intercollegiate football in 1909, [1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1966. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since the 1960s, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002. [2] The Trojans have played in nine bowl games since this decision, and will play a 10th in 2023, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.
  • The SBC has held a championship game since 2018. Troy played in the 2022 and 2023 editions, giving players in those seasons yet another game to accumulate statistics.
  • Due to COVID-19 issues, the NCAA ruled that the 2020 season would not count against the athletic eligibility of any football player, giving everyone who played in that season the opportunity for five years of eligibility instead of the normal four. [3]

These lists are updated through the 2023 Sun Belt Championship Game. Players active in 2023 are in bold.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns. [10]

Total offense yards

Touchdowns responsible for

"Touchdowns responsible for" is the NCAA's official term for combined passing and rushing touchdowns. [11]

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

Field goal percentage

References

  1. ^ a b "2023 Troy Trojans Media Guide" (PDF). Troy Trojans. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. 2002-08-28. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
  3. ^ Cobb, David (August 21, 2020). "NCAA approves blanket waiver for 2020 fall sports athletes to retain year of eligibility". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Gunnar Watson". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "Kimani Vidal". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "2023 Game Log: Kimani Vidal". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Box Score: 2023 Sun Belt Championship Game". ESPN.com. December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "Jabre Barber". ESPN.com.
  9. ^ "Chris Lewis". ESPN.com.
  10. ^ "2023 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 9. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  11. ^ "2023 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 12. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Javon Solomon". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  13. ^ "Richard Jibunor". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  14. ^ a b "Troy vs. UL Monroe Box Score". ESPN.com. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  15. ^ a b c "Scott Taylor Renfroe". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  16. ^ "Troy vs. Army Box Score". ESPN.com. October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.