Troy Tabbed to Repeat as SBC West Champs; Smith & Crenshaw Take Home Top SBC Honors

TROY, Ala. – Troy was picked to win the Sun Belt West Division in runaway fashion, while Donnie Smith and Evan Crenshaw were named the Sun Belt Preseason Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Year, respectively, the Sun Belt announced Monday afternoon ahead of the league’s Media Days this week. Additionally, Goose Crowder (Quarterback), Jordon Jones (Offensive Line), Jordan Lovett (All-Purpose) and Justin Powe (Defensive Back) were named to the All-Sun Belt Preseason Second Team. Troy won the Sun Belt West Division title in 2025 for the third time in the past four seasons and received 12 of the…