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The Troy Trojans (8-2) will host the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-5) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Trojans are very heavy favorites (currently -16) in their game against the Ragin’ Cajuns, with the over/under at 47.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Trojans are -820 and the Ragin’ Cajuns are +555.)
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Game Info for Troy vs. Louisiana
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- Location: Troy, Alabama
- Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | -16 | -110 | -110 | 47.5 | -111 | -109 | -820 | +555 |
Troy Pick Insights
- Troy has a 6-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 16-point favorites this season, Troy is 1-0 against the spread.
- Troy has hit the over in two of nine games with a set total (22.2%).
Troy Stats & Insights
- On defense, Troy has been a top-25 unit, ranking 14th-best by giving up only 296.9 yards per game. The offense ranks 37th (427.9 yards per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Troy has been a top-25 unit, ranking eighth-best by surrendering just 15.9 points per game. The offense ranks 56th (29 points per game).
- On defense, Troy has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 25th-best by surrendering only 195.5 passing yards per game. The Trojans rank 30th on offense (274.1 passing yards per game).
- Troy ranks 73rd in rushing yards this season (153.8 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with 101.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Troy owns the 56th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (40.4% conversion rate), and has been better on defense, ranking 14th-best with a 29.6% third-down percentage allowed.
- Troy owns the 36th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +3, forcing 17 turnovers (29th in the FBS) while turning it over 14 times (67th in the FBS).
Troy’s Best Players
- Gunnar Watson has 2,647 passing yards for Troy, completing 61.3% of his passes and collecting 21 touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Kimani Vidal, has carried the ball 211 times for 1,169 yards (116.9 per game), scoring seven times. He’s also caught 16 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown.
- Damien Taylor has racked up 262 yards on 55 carries, scoring one time.
- Jabre Barber’s team-high 695 yards as a receiver have come on 49 receptions (out of 77 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Chris Lewis has hauled in 22 receptions totaling 534 yards, finding the end zone seven times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Deshon Stoudemire’s 34 receptions have yielded 467 yards and one touchdown.
- Javon Solomon has collected 9.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up six TFL and 30 tackles.
- Jayden McDonald is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 51 tackles, six TFL, and one sack.
- Reddy Steward has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 28 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and four passes defended.
Louisiana Betting Insights
- Louisiana has a 3-7-0 record against the spread this season.
- The teams have hit the over in five of Louisiana’s 10 games with a set total.
Louisiana Pick Insights
- Louisiana is accumulating 404.4 total yards per contest on offense this season (51st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 387.2 total yards per game (77th-ranked).
- Louisiana ranks 41st in the FBS with 31.1 points per game on offense, and it ranks 92nd with 28.6 points ceded per game on defense.
- From an offensive angle, Louisiana is generating 213.4 passing yards per game (82nd-ranked). It ranks 66th in the FBS on defense (225.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- Louisiana’s rushing attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 191 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 161.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 93rd.
- From an offensive perspective, Louisiana is posting a 40% third-down conversion rate (58th-ranked). It ranks 103rd in the FBS on defense (42.3% third-down rate allowed).
- With 17 forced turnovers (29th in the FBS) and 17 turnovers committed (104th in the FBS) this season, Louisiana ranks 67th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Zeon Chriss has thrown for 1,222 yards (122.2 ypg) to lead Louisiana, completing 66.7% of his passes and recording 11 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 492 yards (49.2 ypg) on 73 carries with six touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Jacob Kibodi, has carried the ball 107 times for 651 yards (65.1 per game) with six touchdowns.
- Peter LeBlanc’s 399 receiving yards (39.9 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 26 receptions on 41 targets with four touchdowns.
- Jacob Bernard has 30 receptions (on 35 targets) for a total of 378 yards (37.8 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Robert Williams’ 24 catches (on 36 targets) have netted him 313 yards (31.3 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Cameron Whitfield has seven sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 32 tackles.
- K.C. Ossai, Louisiana’s top tackler, has 56 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyrone Lewis has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 46 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
