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Star runner Kimani Vidal and the Troy Trojans (4-2) face the Army Black Knights (2-3) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Michie Stadium.
The Trojans are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-4.5), versus the Black Knights. The over/under for this matchup is 44.5 points.
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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 | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 44.5 | -110 | -110 | -193 | +160 |
Troy Pick Insights
- Troy is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Troy has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- In Troy’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Troy Stats & Insights
- Troy has the 30th-ranked offense this year (444 yards per game), and has been even better defensively, ranking 15th-best with only 286 yards allowed per game.
- Offensively, Troy ranks 78th in the FBS with 27.8 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 38th in points allowed (286 points allowed per contest).
- From an offensive standpoint, Troy ranks 42nd in the FBS with 264.5 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 36th in passing yards allowed per contest (200.5).
- Troy ranks 42nd in rushing yards this season (179.5 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 85.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Troy is averaging a 41.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 63rd in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 41st, allowing a 34.9% third-down conversion rate.
- Troy has forced seven total turnovers (81st in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 12 times (121st in the FBS) for a turnover margin of -5, the 16th-worst in college football.
Troy’s Best Players
- Gunnar Watson has compiled 1,538 yards (256.3 ypg) on 113-of-186 passing with 10 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Vidal has 835 rushing yards on 131 carries with six touchdowns. He’s also added nine catches for 133 yards (22.2 per game) and one touchdown via the passing game.
- Damien Taylor has collected 160 yards on 30 carries, scoring one time.
- Jabre Barber’s 317 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 46 times and has registered 25 catches and two touchdowns.
- Chris Lewis has caught 13 passes while averaging 51.3 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Deshon Stoudemire has racked up 22 grabs for 303 yards, an average of 50.5 yards per game.
- Javon Solomon has 5.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Troy’s top-tackler, Jayden McDonald, has 29 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Reddy Steward leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 18 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.
Army Betting Insights
- Army has covered the spread once in four games this season.
- Army is 1-0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
- In Army’s four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).
Army Pick Insights
- Army is putting up 357.2 total yards per game on offense this season (91st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 330.6 total yards per game (33rd-ranked).
- In terms of points scored Army ranks 72nd in the FBS (29.4 points per game), and it is 40th on defense (20.4 points allowed per contest).
- While Army’s pass offense has been sputtering, ranking 14th-worst with 156.6 passing yards per game, its defense ranks 15th-best with just 168.8 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Army’s rushing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 22nd-best in the FBS with 200.6 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is ceding 161.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 94th.
- With a 36.2% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Army ranks 93rd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 52nd, surrendering a 36.2% third-down rate.
- After forcing seven turnovers (81st in the FBS) and turning the ball over nine times (82nd in the FBS) this season, Army owns the 92nd-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 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
- Isaiah Alston leads his team with 266 receiving yards on nine receptions with two touchdowns.
- Noah Short has 13 receptions (on 22 targets) for a total of 208 yards (41.6 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Casey Reynolds has racked up 68 reciving yards (13.6 ypg) this season.
- Jimmy Ciarlo has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 18 tackles.
- Leo Lowin, Army’s top tackler, has 28 tackles this year.
- Bo Nicolas-Paul leads the team with one interception, while also collecting seven tackles and one pass defended.
