Troy Trojans defeat Sam Houston Bearkats 24-21: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Sam Houston Bearkats 21, Troy Trojans 24
The Troy Trojans beat the Sam Houston Bearkats 24-21 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL). The Sam Houston Bearkats covered the spread as 16-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 52.5, with 45 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-2.
Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Troy Trojans final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. It was 14-14 at halftime. The Troy Trojans outscored the Sam Houston Bearkats 10-7 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Landyn Locke (Sam Houston Bearkats): 30/46 passing for 335 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Grady O'Neill (Sam Houston Bearkats): 7 catches for 86 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Goose Crowder (Troy Trojans): 12/24 passing for 165 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Gavin Griffin (Troy Trojans): 16 carries for 81 yards.
Who covered the spread in Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Troy Trojans?
The Sam Houston Bearkats covered the spread as 16-point underdogs, losing by 3 points.
The spread opened at Troy Trojans -16.5 and closed at Troy Trojans -16.
Did Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Troy Trojans go over or under the total?
The game went under: 45 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, under by 7.5. 28 of the 45 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 54 and closed at 52.5.
How did AiQ's Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Troy Trojans predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-2.
- Player props: 0-2, -$200 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Troy Trojans player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-2 in this game, -$200 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Noreel White (Troy Trojans): to score a touchdown at +550, a loss.
- Max Whisner (Sam Houston Bearkats): to score a touchdown at +1600, a loss.
Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Troy Trojans odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Sam Houston Bearkats at +582 and the Troy Trojans at -865. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Troy Trojans a 86% favorite. The Troy Trojans won as the favorite at -865: $11.56 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Sam Houston Bearkats between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 54 to 52.5, and the game went under.
Sam Houston Bearkats and Troy Trojans betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Sam Houston Bearkats 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Troy Trojans 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Sam Houston Bearkats and Troy Trojans?
Next for the Sam Houston Bearkats: the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Troy Trojans: the Alabama State Hornets at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.