The 1996 Troy State Trojans football team represented Troy State University—now known as

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—as a member of the Southland Football League during the

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. Led by sixth-year head coach

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, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 12–2 with a mark of 5–1 in conference play, winning the Southland title. For the fourth consecutive season, Troy State advanced to the

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playoffs, where the Trojans beat in the first round and in the quarterfinals before losing to

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in the semifinals. They Trojans finished the season ranked No. 5 in the Sports Network poll. The team played home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in

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Troy State Troy Trojans football seasons Southland Conference football champion seasons

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