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Kimani Vidal will lead the Troy Trojans (4-2) into their matchup versus the Army Black Knights (2-3) at Michie Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Trojans are the favorites (-5.5) in their matchup versus the Black Knights, with the over/under being 42.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Trojans are -219 and the Black Knights are +178.)
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Game Info for Troy vs. Army
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: West Point, New York
- Stadium: Michie Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | -5.5 | -110 | -110 | 42.5 | -110 | -110 | -219 | +178 |
Troy Pick Insights
- Troy is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Troy is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
- Troy has combined with its opponent to go over in one of five games with a set total (20%).
Troy Stats & Insights
- Troy has the 31st-ranked offense this year (444 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking 15th-best with only 286 yards allowed per game.
- Troy is averaging 27.8 points per game on offense (78th in the FBS), and ranks 38th on defense with 20.3 points allowed per game.
- Troy ranks 43rd in pass offense (264.5 passing yards per game) and 33rd in pass defense (200.5 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Troy has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 11th-best by surrendering only 85.5 per game. The Trojans rank 42nd on offense (179.5 rushing yards per game).
- Troy ranks 63rd in third-down efficiency (41.1%) on offense and 40th in third-down conversion rate allowed (34.9%) on defense this year.
- With seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (120th in the FBS), Troy’s -5 turnover margin is the 16th-worst in college football.
Troy’s Best Players
- Gunnar Watson has thrown for 1,538 yards (256.3 ypg) to lead Troy, completing 60.8% of his passes and collecting 10 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
- Vidal has racked up 835 yards on 131 carries while finding the end zone six times. He’s also caught nine passes for 133 yards (22.2 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- Damien Taylor has piled up 160 yards on 30 carries, scoring one time.
- Jabre Barber’s 317 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 46 times and has registered 25 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Chris Lewis has grabbed 13 passes while averaging 51.3 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Deshon Stoudemire’s 22 grabs are good enough for 303 yards.
- Javon Solomon has 5.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Jayden McDonald, Troy’s top tackler, has 29 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Reddy Steward has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 18 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Army Betting Insights
- Army has covered the spread once in four games this season.
- Army has a 1-0-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Army hase gone over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Army Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, Army ranks 92nd in the FBS (357.2 total yards per game) and 33rd defensively (330.6 total yards allowed per contest).
- Army is posting 29.4 points per contest on offense this season (71st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 20.4 points per contest (40th-ranked) on defense.
- Offensively, Army is a bottom-25 passing attack, generating just 156.6 passing yards per game (13th-worst). Fortunately, it is thriving on the defensive side of the ball, giving up only 168.8 passing yards per contest (15th-best).
- Army’s run defense ranks 95th in the FBS with 161.8 rushing yards surrendered per game, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 21st-best by compiling 200.6 rushing yards per game.
- From an offensive perspective, Army is generating a 36.2% third-down conversion rate (94th-ranked). It ranks 51st in the FBS on the other side of the ball (36.2% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing seven turnovers (81st in the FBS) and turning the ball over nine times (82nd in the FBS) this season, Army owns the 91st-ranked turnover margin of -2.
Army’s Best Players
- Bryson Daily has thrown for 697 yards on 39-of-73 passing with six touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 378 yards and three rushing touchdowns.
- Hayden Reed has run for 180 yards across 41 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Isaiah Alston leads his squad with 266 receiving yards on nine catches with two touchdowns.
- Noah Short has caught 13 passes and compiled 208 receiving yards (41.6 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Casey Reynolds’ eight targets have resulted in five receptions for 68 yards.
- Jimmy Ciarlo has two sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 18 tackles.
- Army’s tackle leader, Leo Lowin, has 28 tackles this year.
- Max DiDomenico leads the team with one interception, while also recording 16 tackles and one pass defended.
