The 1998 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 eighth-year head coach

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, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, tying of second place the Southland title. For the fifth time in six seasons, Troy State advanced to the

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playoffs, where the Trojans lost to

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in the first round. The Trojans finished the season ranked No. 13 in the Sports Network poll. The team played home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in

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