Troy players greet fans during the Trojan Walk. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy head coach Neal Brown greets fans during the Trojan Walk. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy head coach Neal Brown greets fans during the Trojan Walk. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
A pair of F-16s from the 187th Fighter Wing perform a flyover before Saturday's game. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Members of the Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base unravel an American flag on the field before the game. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy players take the field for the first half against Akron. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy players take the field for the first half against Akron. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy players take the field for the first half against Akron. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy running back Jordan Chunn (38) runs the ball past Akron linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III (5) during the first half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy running back Jordan Chunn (38) reaches across the goal line for a touchdown during the first half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy quarterback Kaleb Barker (7) shakes off Akron defensive back Shawn Featherstone (2) while running for a 48-yard touchdown during the first half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy running back Jordan Chunn (38) hurdles Akron defensive back Shawn Featherstone (2) during the first half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy wide receiver Tray Eafford (13) catches a pass over Akron cornerback Darian Dailey (24) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy wide receiver Tray Eafford (13) catches a pass over Akron cornerback Darian Dailey (24) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy quarterback Brandon Silvers (12) releases a pass past Akron linebacker Jamal Davis II (9) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy linebacker Zo Bridges (50) sacks Akron quarterback Thomas Woodson (4) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Akron running back Warren Ball (34) scores on a 4-yard run during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Akron defensive back Nathan Bischof (23) trips up Troy running back Jordan Chunn (38) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy wide receiver Deondre Douglas (80) catches a touchdown pass over Akron cornerback Darian Dailey (24) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy wide receiver Deondre Douglas (80) catches a touchdown pass over Akron cornerback Darian Dailey (24) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy wide receiver Deondre Douglas (80) catches a touchdown pass over Akron cornerback Darian Dailey (24) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy wide receiver Deondre Douglas (80) catches a touchdown pass over Akron cornerback Darian Dailey (24) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy wide receiver Deondre Douglas (80) catches a touchdown pass over Akron cornerback Darian Dailey (24) during the second half. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy running back Jamarius Henderson (9) celebrates with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy players celebrate with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Troy players celebrate with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Military members prepare to unravel an American flag before Saturday's game. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Members of the Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base unravel an American flag before the game. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Members of the Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base unravel an American flag before the game. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
A pair of F-16s fly over Veterans Memorial Stadium. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy players take the field. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy linebacker Tron Folsom (29) tackles Akron wide receiver Dustin Burkhart (14). (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy quarterback Brandon Silvers (12) pitches the ball to running back Jamarius Henderson. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Akron defensive back Jordan George (7) tackles Troy running back Jamarius Henderson (9). (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy running back Jamarius Henderson (9) runs the ball. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy running back Jordan Chunn (38) crosses the goal line for a touchdown. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy wide receiver Tevaris McCormick (11) and running back Jordan Chunn (38) celebrate after a touchdown. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy defensive end Seth Calloway (94) watches on during an NCAA college football game between Troy and Akron in Troy, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Messenger Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy quarterback Kaleb Barker (7) breaks away from Akron defensive back Shawn Featherstone (2) for a 48-yard touchdown run. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy quarterback Kaleb Barker (7) runs for a 48-yard touchdown. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy safety Kris Weatherspoon (3) reacts after an interception. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Akron cornerback Darian Dailey (24) tackles Troy running back Jordan Chunn (38). (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy quarterback Brandon Silvers (12) readies to throw a pass. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy wide receivers Deondre Douglas (80) and Damion Willis (15) celebrate after a touchdown catch by Douglas. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy wide receiver Tray Eafford (13) watches on during the game. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy players celebrate with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy players celebrate with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy players celebrate with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy players celebrate with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy players celebrate with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy players celebrate with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)
Troy players celebrate with fans after Saturday's 22-17 win over Akron. (Photo/Jonah Enfinger)