Ui Ale News, Rumors, Updates - Troy Trojans | FOX Sports

First action of 2025 Ale completed 5 of 10 passes for 54 yards during Saturday's 21-17 win over Buffalo. He also had six rushes for three yards.

Impact Ale entered in the second quarter for the first time this season with Tucker Kilcrease struggling. Ale struggled to get anything going and the Trojans went back to Kilcrease, who helped lead them to an improbable comeback win. Kilcrease will likely be the starter the next time Troy takes the field in two weeks facing South Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be an option at QB Ale could be an option at quarterback for Troy after starter Goose Crowder underwent shoulder surgery, per Creg Stephenson of AL.com.

Impact Ale, a transfer from Houston, has yet to play this season. When Crowder went down, Tucker Kilcrease was the one who replaced him, but he struggled, tossing for just 65 yards and an interception while completing 10-of-29 passes. All options appear to be on the table for Troy, and it could remain largely a mystery who the team will deploy under center in Week 4 versus Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Part of Troy Ale is part of Troy's 2025 roster, according to its website.

Impact During 2024, Ale logged 10 completions (on 13 pass attempts, 76.9 percent success rate) for 112 yards and one touchdown without any turnovers with Houston. Perhaps the quarterback can improve his QB output for a non-Power Conference team like Troy.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seeks greener pastures Ale will enter the transfer portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Ale tossed for 112 yards and a touchdown last fall with Houston across two games. Likely still behind Zeon Chriss and Conner Weigman in the Cougars' depth chart, he saw the writing on the wall and has decided to seek another opportunity elsewhere. Ale should have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in briefly in loss Ale completed 3 of 5 passes for 38 yards during Saturday's 42-14 defeat versus Kansas.

Impact Houston's quarterback situation remains in disarray, and although Zeon Chriss has been the second option for Donovan Smith, Ale is an adept passer who appears to be a more well-rounded option if the Cougars make a permanent move. Smith confirmed once again that he isn't the answer, so Ale's snap count will be worth monitoring.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could see more playing time Ale was 7-for-8 passing for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-7 defeat versus UNLV.

Impact Ale stepped in and played better than Donovan Smith down the stretch. Ale's stock could rise in the coming weeks if Smith is unable to provide notches in the win column, but he'll compete with Zeon Chriss for that privilege in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays a few snaps in season finale Ale completed 1 of 1 passes for four yards during Saturday's 27-13 defeat against UCF.

Impact Ale received a few snaps in the regular season finale. He appeared in three games for the Cougars in 2023. It's expected that Donovan Smith will return for his senior season in 2024.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May rotate with Smith on Saturday Ale could rotate with Donovan Smith on Saturday as Smith is dealing with a shoulder injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Ale has seen minimal action this season with seven pass attempts and six rushes in two appearances behind Smith. However, he could be pressed into action Saturday with Smith dealing with a shoulder issue.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays late in blowout loss to KSU Ale was 2-for-5 passing for seven yards during Saturday's 41-0 loss versus Kansas State. He also had four rushes for 28 yards.

Impact Ale received some play for just the second time this season as he played seven snaps against Sam Houston in Week 4. Houston was dominated by the Kansas State defense and shut out for the first time this year. If Houston continues to struggle in conference play, it's possible they make the choice to bench Donovan Smith for Ale. Houston will play at Baylor next week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE