Troy University Athletics
Faith, Family and Football: Garner Langlo’s Motivation to Finish Strong
11/5/2025 9:21:00 AM | Football
TROY, Ala. – For senior offensive lineman Garner Langlo, football has always been more than a game. His journey has tested his faith, but with the support of his family, he has persevered.
This is my first year here, but Troy's always kind of felt like home – this program accepted me with no problem, Langlo said.
Langlo began his collegiate career at Auburn, where Rivals and 247Sports ranked him as a top-50 interior lineman and top-100 prospect in Florida. He redshirted in 2021 and did not see game action in two seasons.
After stepping away from football for two years, Langlo worked a 9-to-5 job but felt something was missing. He returned to the game in April 2024 by entering the NCAA transfer portal.
How am I going to tell someone not to quit one day when I walked away from that opportunity? So I put myself back in it, Langlo said. It all ties back to doing it for my brother next to me.
Langlo transferred to Appalachian State, where he played in 10 games in 2024, logging snaps at three offensive line positions. He allowed just one sack in 273 pass-blocking snaps.
Seeking a final destination for his last year of eligibility, Langlo re-entered the transfer portal in December 2024. That search led him to Troy.
I knew I wanted to stay in the Sun Belt, so why not play for the best team in the Sun Belt, Langlo said.
Langlo said his decision was guided by faith and family.
I have the best support system back home – my mom and dad are ten toes down behind me, he said. I'm very fortunate. Family's important, and they care about that here. This is a family program.
As for his motivation?
Family, respect and my last name … Langlo, he said. I won't be known as 'that guy.' I want to be known as a dude.
When he's not on the field, Langlo enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. Now playing out his final year of eligibility, Langlo said post-graduation plans can wait. For now, his focus remains on football and finishing his college career strong.
