PROMISED LAND: Will Crowder, Smith & Crenshaw LEAD Troy to a Sun Belt Championship?

Troy Trojans target Sun Belt supremacy as Gerad Parker enters Year 3 with high expectations and a roster brimming with talent. Can standout quarterback Goose Crowder, defensive force Donnie Smith, and elite punter Evan Crenshaw propel Troy to the top? The drive for the championship is fueled by a reinforced coaching staff, improved team chemistry, and a determination to capitalize on last year’s near-miss in the Sun Belt Championship game. Dave Schultz spotlights key strategies— from turnover margin to field position— while exploring Donnie Smith’s rapid rise from JUCO to preseason Defensive Player of the Year and Crenshaw’s emergence as a national-caliber special teams weapon. The conversation covers Troy football’s culture, the motivational surge from Troy baseball’s Omaha run, and the relentless focus on player health, particularly for Crowder. With momentum building in Troy, can this squad finish what they started and claim Sun Belt glory?