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Star runner Kimani Vidal and the Troy Trojans (4-2) play the Army Black Knights (2-3) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Michie Stadium.
The Black Knights are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6), against the Trojans (with an over/under of 42.5 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 | -6 | -110 | -110 | 42.5 | -110 | -110 | -228 | +186 |
Troy Pick Insights
- Troy is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Troy is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 6-point favorites.
- Out of Troy’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Troy Stats & Insights
- Troy has the 31st-ranked offense this year (444 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking 15th-best with just 286 yards allowed per game.
- Troy is averaging 27.8 points per game offensively this year (80th in the FBS), and is giving up 20.3 points per game (37th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Troy is averaging 264.5 passing yards per game on offense (43rd in the FBS), and ranks 32nd on the other side of the ball with 200.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- Troy sports the 42nd-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (179.5 per game), and has been better defensively, ranking 11th-best with only 85.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Troy is averaging a 41.1% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 63rd in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 41st, allowing a 34.9% third-down percentage.
- With seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (120th in the FBS), Troy’s -5 turnover margin is 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 racked up 160 yards on 30 carries, scoring one time.
- Jabre Barber’s team-leading 317 yards as a receiver have come on 25 catches (out of 46 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Chris Lewis has reeled in 13 passes while averaging 51.3 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Deshon Stoudemire has been the target of 28 passes and compiled 22 receptions for 303 yards, an average of 50.5 yards per contest.
- Javon Solomon has collected 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Troy’s top-tackler, Jayden McDonald, has 29 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Reddy Steward has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 18 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.
Army Betting Insights
- Army has covered the spread once in four games this year.
- When they have played as at least 6-point underdogs this year, the Black Knights are 1-0-1 against the spread.
- Army hase gone over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Army Pick Insights
- With 357.2 total yards per game on offense, Army ranks 94th in the FBS in 2023. On defense, it ranks 33rd, allowing 330.6 total yards per contest.
- Army is generating 29.4 points per contest on offense this season (72nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 20.4 points per contest (39th-ranked) on defense.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Army is a bottom-25 passing attack, generating just 156.6 passing yards per game (12th-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on defense, surrendering just 168.8 passing yards per contest (15th-best).
- Army’s rushing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 21st-best in the FBS with 200.6 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up 161.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 96th.
- Army is posting a 36.2% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (95th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 36.2% third-down rate (51st-ranked) on defense.
- At -2, Army sports the 91st-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (80th in the FBS).
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 been given 41 carries and totaled 180 yards with two touchdowns.
- Isaiah Alston’s 266 receiving yards (53.2 yards per game) lead the team. He has nine receptions on 20 targets with two touchdowns.
- Noah Short has put together a 208-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 13 passes on 22 targets.
- Casey Reynolds has racked up 68 reciving yards (13.6 ypg) this season.
- Jimmy Ciarlo has two sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 18 tackles.
- Army’s leading tackler, Leo Lowin, has 28 tackles this year.
- Bo Nicolas-Paul has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has seven tackles and one pass defended to his name.
