Troy Trojans is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -6.8. Troy Trojans enters the season with a power rating of -6.8, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Troy Trojans host Sam Houston next in Week 1. In 2025, Troy Trojans went 8-5 overall, 10-3 against the spread, and 5-8 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Troy Trojans Power Rating of -6.8 is 7.0 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Troy Trojans have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 7,437 miles, ranking 63th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Sam Houston | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Alabama State | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 3 | Missouri | 609 mi | 1,219 mi |
| Week 4 | Utah State | 1,582 mi | 4,383 mi |
| Week 5 | — | Bye | |
| Week 6 | Southern Miss | Home | 4,383 mi |
| Week 7 | Louisiana | 377 mi | 5,137 mi |
| Week 8 | UL Monroe | Home | 5,137 mi |
| Week 9 | James Madison | 608 mi | 6,353 mi |
| Week 10 | Louisiana Tech | Home | 6,353 mi |
| Week 11 | South Alabama | 153 mi | 6,659 mi |
| Week 12 | Georgia Southern | Home | 6,659 mi |
| Week 13 | Arkansas State | 389 mi | 7,437 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
The Trojans enter 2026 with two experienced senior quarterbacks, Will Crowder and Tucker Kilcrease, but Crowder's injury history (14 games missed over the past two seasons) makes reliability a major concern. Kilcrease went 5-2 as a starter in 2025 and proved he can win games, but the offense finished dead last in the Sun Belt in total offense and yards per play. The team's ceiling depends on whether Crowder can stay upright and consistent, or if Kilcrease must again carry the load.
Adam Austin arrives from Tarleton State, which led the FCS in scoring, bringing a fresh scheme. The Trojans added junior-college All-America running back Gavin Griffin and former Ole Miss wide receiver Noreel White to inject playmaking. Left tackle Elijah Prather returns after a midseason injury in 2025, which should help stabilize a line that struggled to protect the quarterback. If these pieces click, Troy could finally field a balanced offense.
Despite losing nearly the entire starting lineup, the defense returns first-team All-Sun Belt edge rusher Donnie Smith, who emerged as a vocal leader. Safety Justin Powe is a three-year starter, and seniors Kam Curry, Luke Hodge, TJ Thompson, Jordan Perry, and Jabari Strait step into larger roles. Transfers from Arkansas (DE Kavion Henderson) and Tennessee (S Marcus Goree Jr.) add SEC pedigree, while Boston College transfers Ty Clemons (DT) and Bryce Steele (LB) bring experience. Coordinator Dontae Wright's unit should remain a strength.
Punter Evan Crenshaw was the nation's best at pinning opponents inside the 20 (29 punts) and earned Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Year. However, the kicking game is a glaring unknown: four candidates have never attempted a college field goal. The return spots are also wide open. Field position and scoring from special teams could be a vulnerability in close games.
After winning back-to-back conference championships in 2022 and 2023 and finishing atop the Sun Belt West in 2025, the Trojans have established a winning culture under three different head coaches. The path to a fourth title game in five years hinges on offensive improvement and quarterback stability. If the revamped offense can complement a reliable defense, Troy has the talent and experience to contend again.
Troy Trojans is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Troy Trojans holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -6.8, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Troy Trojans's home field advantage rating is 1.8 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Troy Trojans travels 7,437 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 63th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Troy Trojans: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -6.8.
