Crowder throws 3 TD passes and Troy holds off Sam Houston 24-21
— Goose Crowder threw three touchdown passes and Troy shut out Sam Houston for most of the second half for a 24-21 victory on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Sam Houston Bearkats
21
Troy Trojans
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| TROY | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) · 24,356 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
22
1st Downs
18
6-14
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
373
Total Yards
342
335
Passing
165
30/46
Comp/Att
12/24
7.3
Yards per pass
6.9
38
Rushing
177
24
Rushing Attempts
42
1.6
Yards per rush
4.2
6-35
Penalties
6-55
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
30:51
Possession
29:09
Top Performers
SHSU
- Landyn Locke C/ATT 30/46 · YDS 335 · AVG 7.3
- Cal Joseph NO 7 · YDS 288 · AVG 41.1
- Grady O'Neill REC 7 · YDS 86 · AVG 12.3
- Chris Reed REC 3 · YDS 52 · AVG 17.3
TROY
- Evan Crenshaw NO 8 · YDS 375 · AVG 46.9
- Goose Crowder C/ATT 12/24 · YDS 165 · AVG 6.9
- Ethan Head FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 32
- Gavin Griffin CAR 16 · YDS 81 · AVG 5.1
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