In a game that will test the two Sun Belt teams moving
forward will determine I believe where they each stand against future Sun Belt
teams on schedule.
Western Kentucky and Troy have both showed that they have
improved, and they both want respect in the college football world. Western Kentucky enters the game against Troy
at 4-1 overall, 1-0 in conference play, while Troy is 3-2 overall, 2-1 in the
Sun Belt.
Western Kentucky and Troy are both coming off a bye week,
the Trojans have also gone 12 days between games, and have won two consecutive
conference games over North Texas and South Alabama to sit 2-1 in league play.
WKU earned its first-ever win over the Trojans with a 41-18 victory in the 2011
season finale.
This game will be broadcasted live on ESPNU on
tomorrow night in Troy, Alabama. The Hilltoppers will now look for their first
victory on Troy's home field, as the Trojans have won four of the five previous
meetings on their home turf, with the other contest resulting in a tie.
After its win over Arkansas State, the Hilltoppers became
just the third team in the history of the Sun Belt Conference to start a season
with a 4-1 record or better. In 2011, Louisiana-Lafayette began the year by
winning six of its first seven games, and in 2001 Middle Tennessee began the
year 5-0.
The Hilltoppers are 1-0 to start Sun Belt Conference play for
the first time since joining the league in the 2009 season. The Hilltoppers
have now won eight straight Sun Belt Conference games dating back to last
season.
Troy will look to stop Western Kentucky
roll on tomorrow, as Troy seeks to regain their champion status.
This is indeed a game to attend on a
Thursday night and watch for your pleasure.
