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Caullin Lacy will lead the South Alabama Jaguars (4-4) into their battle versus the Troy Trojans (6-2) at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET.
The Trojans are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6), versus the Jaguars. The over/under for this game is 46 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 | -6 | -110 | -110 | 46 | -110 | -110 | N/A | N/A |
Troy Pick Insights
- Troy’s ATS record is 4-3-0 this season.
- Troy has a 3-0 record against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
- Troy has combined with its opponent to go over in one of seven games with a set total (14.3%).
Troy Stats & Insights
- On defense, Troy has been a top-25 unit, ranking 14th-best by surrendering only 301 yards per game. The offense ranks 31st (441.6 yards per game).
- Troy ranks 71st in points scored this season (27.1 points per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 17th-best in the FBS with 16.9 points allowed per game.
- Troy is averaging 275.8 passing yards per game offensively this year (32nd in the FBS), and is giving up 194.6 passing yards per game (26th) on the other side of the ball.
- Troy sports the 56th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (165.9 per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best with only 106.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Troy ranks 63rd in third-down percentage this year (40.7%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with a 32.7% third-down percentage allowed.
- Troy ranks 43rd in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 15 turnovers (17th in the FBS) while committing 13 (90th in the FBS).
Troy’s Best Players
- Gunnar Watson has compiled 2,157 yards (269.6 ypg) on 149-of-247 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Kimani Vidal has carried the ball 172 times for a team-high 994 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times. He’s also tacked on 10 catches for 140 yards (17.5 per game) and one touchdown in the pass game.
- Damien Taylor has collected 247 yards on 45 carries, scoring one time.
- Jabre Barber’s leads his squad with 615 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 39 catches (out of 67 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Chris Lewis has hauled in 18 passes while averaging 51.8 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Deshon Stoudemire has been the target of 36 passes and hauled in 27 receptions for 381 yards, an average of 47.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Javon Solomon has 5.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 23 tackles.
- Troy’s leading tackler, Jayden McDonald, has 49 tackles, six TFL, and one sack this year.
- Reddy Steward has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 24 tackles, three TFL, and three passes defended.
South Alabama Betting Insights
- South Alabama has a 3-5-0 record against the spread this year.
- South Alabama has a 1-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 6 points or more this year.
- South Alabama has gone over in five of their eight games with a set total (62.5%).
South Alabama Pick Insights
- Things have been positive for South Alabama on both offense and defense, as it is posting 454.3 total yards per game (20th-best) and ceding just 316.9 total yards per game (22nd-best).
- In terms of points scored South Alabama ranks 31st in the FBS (33.5 points per game), and it is 40th on the other side of the ball (21.1 points allowed per game).
- In terms of passing, South Alabama has dominated on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 25th-best in passing yards per game (285.5) and 22nd-best in passing yards surrendered per game (191.5).
- South Alabama ranks 50th in the FBS with 168.8 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 43rd with 125.4 rushing yards allowed per game on defense.
- South Alabama’s third-down defense ranks 42nd in the FBS with a 35.8% third-down conversion percentage given up, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 15th-best by compiling a 48.1% third-down rate.
- With 12 forced turnovers (54th in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (103rd in the FBS) this season, South Alabama ranks 85th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -2.
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley leads South Alabama with 2,156 yards on 167-of-254 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to 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 attempts, scoring three touchdowns.
- Lacy has racked up 957 receiving yards on 55 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring six touchdowns as a receiver.
- 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 has three sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 13 tackles.
- Quentin Wilfawn is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 34 tackles, six TFL, and two sacks.
- Jaden Voisin has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 23 tackles and two passes defended.
