On September 5, 2026, in Troy, Alabama, Goose Crowder threw three touchdown passes as Troy defeated Sam Houston 24-21 in their season opener. The game was tied at halftime, but Troy took the lead with a field goal and a touchdown pass in the second half. Sam Houston scored late but could not recover the onside kick.
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