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Kimani Vidal will lead the Troy Trojans (6-2) into their battle versus the South Alabama Jaguars (4-4) at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET.
The Jaguars are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), against the Trojans (with an over/under of 44.5 points).
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Game Info for Troy vs. South Alabama
- Game Day: Thursday, November 2, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- 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 | -4 | -109 | -111 | 44.5 | -110 | -109 | -189 | +157 |
Troy Pick Insights
- Troy has a 4-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 4 points, Troy has a 3-1 record against the spread.
- One of Troy’s seven games with a set total has hit the over (14.3%).
Troy Stats & Insights
- Troy sports the 31st-ranked offense this year (441.6 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking 14th-best with only 301.0 yards allowed per game.
- Troy owns the 71st-ranked offense this year (27.1 points per game), and has been more effective on defense, ranking 17th-best with only 16.9 points allowed per game.
- Troy is averaging 275.8 passing yards per game on offense (32nd in the FBS), and ranks 26th on the other side of the ball with 194.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- Troy ranks 56th in rushing yards this year (165.9 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with 106.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Troy owns the 62nd-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (40.7% percentage), and has been better defensively, ranking 25th-best with a 32.7% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Troy ranks 43rd in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 15 turnovers (18th in the FBS) and committing 13 (88th in the FBS).
Troy’s Best Players
- Gunnar Watson has thrown for 2,157 yards (269.6 ypg) to lead Troy, completing 60.3% of his passes and tossing 14 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
- Vidal has racked up 994 yards on 172 carries while finding paydirt six times as a runner. He’s also caught 10 passes for 140 yards (17.5 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- This season, Damien Taylor has carried the ball 45 times for 247 yards (30.9 per game) and one touchdown.
- Jabre Barber’s team-high 615 yards as a receiver have come on 39 catches (out of 67 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Chris Lewis has caught 18 passes while averaging 51.8 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Deshon Stoudemire’s 27 receptions have turned into 381 yards and one touchdown.
- Javon Solomon has collected 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
- Jayden McDonald is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 49 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and one sack.
- Reddy Steward has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 24 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three passes defended.
South Alabama Betting Insights
- So far this season, South Alabama has compiled a 3-5-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 4-point underdogs this season, the Jaguars are 1-1 against the spread.
- South Alabama has gone over in five of their eight games with a set total (62.5%).
South Alabama Pick Insights
- Things have been going well for South Alabama on both offense and defense, as it is posting 454.3 total yards per game (20th-best) and allowing just 316.9 total yards per game (21st-best).
- In terms of points scored South Alabama ranks 31st in the FBS (33.5 points per game), and it is 40th defensively (21.1 points allowed per game).
- South Alabama has been top-25 in passing on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 25th-best in passing yards per game (285.5) and 22nd-best in passing yards surrendered per game (191.5).
- South Alabama is putting up 168.8 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (50th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 125.4 rushing yards per contest (43rd-ranked) on defense.
- South Alabama’s third-down defense ranks 42nd in the FBS with a 35.8% third-down conversion rate given up, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 14th-best by compiling a 48.1% third-down rate.
- After forcing 12 turnovers (54th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 14 times (102nd in the FBS) this season, South Alabama sports the 85th-ranked turnover margin of -2.
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has compiled 2,156 yards on 65.7% passing while recording 13 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
- La’Damian Webb has run for 674 yards on 119 carries so far this year while scoring 13 times on the ground.
- Kentrel Bullock has run for 375 yards across 74 carries, scoring three touchdowns.
- Caullin Lacy has totaled 55 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 957 (119.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 77 times and has six touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has caught 35 passes and compiled 541 receiving yards (67.6 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Lincoln Sefcik has racked up 165 reciving yards (20.6 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Brock Higdon paces the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
- Quentin Wilfawn is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 34 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- Jaden Voisin has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 23 tackles and two passes defended.
