Locke's career night is not enough at Troy

Landyn Locke threw for 335 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-21 road loss. Sam Houston closed the gap with a late scoring drive, but Troy recovered the onside kick and retained possession.

The Troy preview reviews Phil Longo's second team and the return to Bowers Stadium after a year of renovations. It includes Landyn Locke's development and returning experience around the offense.

Snapback Sports will appear on Bearkat football jerseys during the 2026 season. The announcement describes a partnership built around sports coverage and campus experiences as Sam Houston returns to its renovated home stadium.