The Troy Trojans and South Alabama Jaguars do battle Thursday in week 10 college football action at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview
The South Alabama Jaguars look for their third road win to get above a .500 record. South Alabama has split its last 4 road games. Carter Bentley is completing 65.7 percent of his passes for 2,156 yards, 13 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Caullin Lacy and Jamaal Pritchett have combined for 1,498 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Lincoln Sefcik has 17 receptions. The South Alabama Jaguars ground game is averaging 168.8 yards per contest, and La’Damian Webb leads the way with 674 yards and 13 touchdowns. Defensively, South Alabama is allowing 21.1 points and 317 yards per game. James Miller leads the South Alabama Jaguars with 51 tackles, Brock Higdon has 3 sacks and Jaden Voisin has 2 interceptions.
South Alabama Jaguars Team Facts
- South Alabama has won six of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- South Alabama has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven November games as a road underdog.
- Each of South Alabama’s last four road games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Troy Trojans Betting Preview
The Troy Trojans look to build on their 5-game winning streak. Troy has won 3 of its last 4 home games. Gunnar Watson is completing 60.3 percent of his passes for 2,158 yards, 14 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Jabre Barber and Chris Lewis have combined for 1,030 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Deshon Stoudemire has 27 receptions. The Troy Trojans ground game is averaging 165.9 yards per contest, and Kimani Vidal leads the way with 994 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Troy is allowing 16.9 points and 301 yards per game. Jayden McDonald leads the Troy Trojans with 52 tackles, Javon Solomon has 6 sacks and Reddy Steward has 3 interceptions.
Troy Trojans Team Facts
- Troy has won 16 of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Troy has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games against conference opponents.
- Troy has won the first half in six of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
- Troy has won the first quarter in six of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
- Each of Troy’s last six games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Troy rank 17th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (16.9).
- South Alabama rank 31st among FBS teams for points per game this season (33.5).
- South Alabama rank T40th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (21.1).
Randy’s Pick
Carter Bentley is questionable for this game with a knee injury and the way the line flipped, I’m going to assume he’s not going to play. Either way, the Troy Trojans are on fire with 5 straight wins, and they have a top-25 defense across the board. A banged up Bentley or a freshman Gio Lopez isn’t ideal on the road against these Trojans. The Troy Trojans are firing on all cylinders right now and should have a field day at home against a South Alabama team dealing with a quarterback issue.
