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Kimani Vidal will lead the Troy Trojans (7-2) into their matchup against the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-7) at JPS Field at Malone Stadium on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET.
The Warhawks are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +21) versus the Trojans (with an over/under of 45.5 points).
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Game Info for Troy vs. UL Monroe
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Monroe, Georgia
- Stadium: JPS Field at Malone Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | -21 | -110 | -110 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 | -1393 | +813 |
Troy Pick Insights
- Troy has a 5-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Troy has combined with its opponent to go over in one of eight games with a set total (12.5%).
Troy Stats & Insights
- Troy ranks 33rd in total offense this year (437 yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 437 yards allowed per game.
- Troy ranks 70th in points scored this season (27.2 points per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 16.1 points allowed per game.
- On defense, Troy has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 24th-best by giving up just 190.2 passing yards per game. The Trojans rank 30th on offense (275.2 passing yards per game).
- Defensively, Troy has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 19th-best by allowing just 105.3 per game. The Trojans rank 61st on offense (161.8 rushing yards per game).
- Troy ranks 61st in third-down percentage this year (40.2%), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with a 30% third-down percentage allowed.
- Troy ranks 45th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 16 turnovers (23rd in the FBS) and committing 14 (83rd in the FBS).
Troy’s Best Players
- Gunnar Watson has thrown for 2,428 yards (269.8 ypg) to lead Troy, completing 61.3% of his passes and recording 17 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
- Vidal has 1,119 rushing yards on 196 carries with seven touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 12 catches for 144 yards (16 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- Damien Taylor has carried the ball 50 times for 247 yards (27.4 per game) and one touchdown.
- Jabre Barber’s team-leading 622 yards as a receiver have come on 41 receptions (out of 69 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Chris Lewis has caught 22 passes for 534 yards (59.3 yards per game) and seven touchdowns this year.
- Deshon Stoudemire has a total of 462 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 33 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Javon Solomon has 5.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 24 tackles.
- Jayden McDonald is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 50 tackles, six TFL, and one sack.
- Reddy Steward has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 27 tackles, three TFL, and four passes defended to his name.
UL Monroe Betting Insights
- UL Monroe’s ATS record is 4-4-0 this year.
- UL Monroe is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 21 points or greater this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of UL Monroe’s eight games with a set total.
UL Monroe Pick Insights
- UL Monroe ranks 101st in total yards per game (338.7), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking sixth-worst in the FBS with 449.6 total yards conceded per contest.
- UL Monroe has plenty of room to improve, as it ranks 16th-worst in points per game (18.9) this season and 23rd-worst in points surrendered per game (31.9).
- UL Monroe has been outplayed on both sides of the ball in terms of passing this season, ranking 25th-worst in passing yards (189.3 per game) and 11th-worst in passing yards surrendered (268.7 per game).
- UL Monroe’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, allowing 180.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 79th with 149.3 rushing yards per contest.
- UL Monroe has struggled on both offense and defense on third down this season, ranking sixth-worst in third-down conversion rate (29.5%) and third-worst in third-down rate allowed (50%).
- UL Monroe has registered 18 forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) and committed 14 turnovers (83rd in the FBS) this season for a +4 turnover margin that ranks 32nd in the FBS.
UL Monroe’s Best Players
- Jiya Wright has compiled 882 yards (98 yards per game) while completing 52.9% of his passes and tossing eight touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 249 yards with one touchdown.
- Hunter Smith is his team’s leading rusher with 70 carries for 417 yards, or 46.3 per game. He’s found paydirt three times on the ground, as well.
- Isaiah Woullard has totaled 397 yards on 84 carries with one touchdown.
- Tyrone Howell has collected 40 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 423 (47 yards per game). He’s been targeted 68 times and has six touchdowns.
- Dariyan Wiley has caught 19 passes and compiled 340 receiving yards (37.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Devaughn Mortimer’s 25 targets have resulted in 15 catches for 291 yards.
- Adin Huntington leads the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has seven TFL and 38 tackles.
- UL Monroe’s tackle leader, Michael Batton, has 50 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Jaterious Evans has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 41 tackles, five TFL, and three passes defended.
