Troy and No. 20 Missouri meet Saturday night with both teams entering the final week of nonconference play unbeaten. The Trojans are 2-0 after opening the season with wins over Sam Houston and Alabama State, while the Tigers are also 2-0 after victories over Arkansas-Pine Bluff and rival Kansas.
Troy followed a 24-21 win over Sam Houston with a 34-17 victory over Alabama State. Quarterback Goose Crowder has thrown for 366 yards and four touchdowns through two games, including a 73-yard touchdown pass to TK Keyes in last week’s win. Keyes finished that game with five catches for 119 yards.
Missouri enters after a 38-21 road victory over Kansas, its fifth straight win in the Border War. The No. 20 Tigers are 2-0 and have scored 92 points through their first two games. Missouri’s defense has allowed 17.5 points per game, while its offense is averaging 46 points.
How to Watch Troy at Missouri
- TV channel: SEC Network+
- Live stream: ESPN app
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Columbia, Missouri
SEC Network+ is a digital streaming service available through the ESPN app.
Troy vs. Missouri Matchup
Saturday’s game is the fifth meeting between the programs. Missouri leads the series 3-1 and has won the last two meetings, including a 42-10 victory in 2019. Troy’s only win came in 2004, when the Trojans defeated Missouri 24-14.
The game also serves as Missouri’s Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary Game. The Tigers will wear special throwback uniforms and recognize Missouri’s undefeated 1960 team during halftime.
Troy vs. Missouri Injury Report
The latest available injury data has Troy wide receiver H. Kinchen listed as probable with an undisclosed injury. Missouri has several players listed with injury concerns, including running back Ahmad Hardy, who is out with a leg injury, while tight end G. Hoffman, wide receiver J. Brady and offensive lineman C. Green have been listed as questionable.
Troy also brings one of the Sun Belt’s top defensive players in Donnie Smith, who led the conference with 11 sacks in 2025.
College Football Conference Predictions
Athlon Sports predicts the finishing order for teams in the following conferences:
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