Notebook - Jones, Whitaker Come up Big on Defense

Troy University Athletics

11/7/2026 8:06:00 PM | Football

A big fumble recovery for a touchdown early in the second half gave Troy a needed boost, but Louisiana Tech answered with two touchdowns in the third quarter to take a commanding lead en route to a 41-17 victory Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Linebacker Keno Jones started the positive Troy defensive sequence when he rushed through on a 3rd-and-3 play from the Bulldogs' 17 and put a hit on quarterback Blake Baker, who fumbled the ball and it rolled into the end zone.

It was recovered for a touchdown by defensive end Delvin Whitaker to pull the Trojans within 20-17 following the extra point kick with 12:48 to play in the third…