Bryan Willis News

The Sun Belt Conference's recent dominance in the New Orleans Bowl continued last Sunday as Middle Tennessee won a 42-32 shootout over Southern Miss in the Louisiana Superdome.

The Sun Belt Conference football season left no doubt of the league's best two teams, and the individual awards reflected the same.

With the Sound of the South marching on and the cheerleaders leading an informal pep rally, Troy's invitation to the GMAC Bowl was officially offered and accepted Monday.

Troy defenders Brandon Lang and Bryan Willis get after a Cajun player during the Trojans' 48-31 victory this past weekend.

Levi Brown threw three touchdown passes as Troy squandered an early lead, then came from behind to beat Louisiana-Lafayette 48-31 on Saturday night.

TV: CSS. Weather: 70 percent chance of rain, 61 degrees. FAU will try to play spoiler, as Troy can clinch a share of its fourth straight Sun Belt title with a win.

Arkansas' Jarius Wright is tackled by Troy's Bryan Willis during the first quarter of the Razorbacks game Saturday night in Fayetteville.

Troy offensive coordinator Neal Brown watched Bryan Willis carry the ball during a game at Shaw High School in Columbus, Ga., and immediately got worried.

TROY -- Cornerback Bryan Willis said the kudos for his Sun Belt Conference award will offset the teasing he's endured over his interceptions -- or rather, his lack of them.

Troy players won the Sun Belt Conference's weekly offensive and defensive awards today.

FIU was expecting a physical game against Troy on Saturday night at FIU Stadium.

TROY -- Troy cornerback Bryan Willis isn't sure whether Florida International will have its top receiver Saturday.

Florida International just won its first game of the season Saturday at lowly Western Kentucky, but that won't fool Troy head coach Larry Blakeney.

Bear Woods won't take full credit, but it's no secret the Troy defense has improved since his return to the lineup.

Two of Troy's offensive weapons are nursing injuries, but both Jerrel Jernigan and Shawn Southward are expected to be available for Saturday's 2:30 p.m. home game against UAB.

TROY -- Linebacker Boris Lee and receiver Cornelius Williams have vivid memories of the last time Troy battled UAB.

Published: Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 8:26 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 8:26 p.m. GAINESVILLE The Florida Gators crossed the first T on their schedule Saturday, trampling Troy on a soggy afternoon in The Swamp.

Troy defensive back Bryan Willis rides University of Florida receiver Brandon James into the end zone as James hauls in a 33 yard touchdown pass in the third quarter of the Florida Gators and Troy Trojans NCAA football game in Gainesville, Florida September 12, 2009.

When: 11:21 a.m. today Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Fla. Records: Troy ; Florida Line: Florida by 36 On the air: TV -- WCOV/SEC Network; Radio -- WTBF-FM 94.7, WNZZ-AM 950 FOUR-DOWN TERRITORY 1. Florida is one win from tying a school record with its 12th straight victory.

No. 1 Florida finished its "preseason" undefeated and unchallenged. Now, it's Tennessee time.