The Troy University Trojans (7-2, 4-0 Home) and their stifling rushing defense welcome the United States Military Academy Black Knights (3-5, 0-2 Away) and their powerful ground offense at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
The Trojans are nine-point favorites, and the total is 46.Army West Point is coming off a 13-7 loss against Air Force at Globe Life Field last Saturday. Jemel Jones was 4 of 14 for 67 yards and an interception. He also ran 21 times for 37 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Alston caught two passes for 34 yards.
Troy won for the sixth straight game last Saturday, beating Louisiana 23-17 at Cajun Field. Gunnar Watson threw for 223 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Kimani Vidal carried 21 times for 117 yards and a touchdown. RaJae’ Johnson caught five receptions for 79 yards.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Black Knights are averaging 29.5 points per game for the season, 65th in FBS, and they are facing a Trojans defense that has surrendered 17.6 PPG (12th). Meanwhile, Troy has scored 22.6 points a game this season, 104th in the country, and Army West Point is allowing 27.4 PPG (81st).
The Black Knights rank as one of the nation’s top teams in rushing yards per game (302.3, 2nd), while they are 130th in passing yards (93.4). They will be matching strength against strength on the ground, as the Trojans are 20th in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game (112.6). Against the pass, Troy is 45th (215.0).
Troy has been one of the nation’s least successful rushing teams, averaging 100.0 yards per game (120th), while ranking 25th in passing yards (283.3). Army West Point’s defense has been most susceptible on the ground, as the Black Knights are 121st in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game (214.1). Against the pass, the Black Knights are 18th (180.3).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through five games, Cade Ballard has thrown for two touchdowns (2 INT) and 67.0 yards per game to lead Army West Point in passing. In two away games this season, he has one TD (1 INT) and an average of 51.5 yards passing.
Tyhier Tyler leads the team in rushing with an average of 47.0 yards a game over seven games. He has six touchdowns on the ground and one through the air. Isaiah Alston is the Black Knights’ leading receiver with 47.6 yards a game and one TD.
Gunnar Watson has eight passing touchdowns (8 INT) with 246.0 yards per game through eight games to lead Troy. In three home games this season, he has thrown for five TDs (4 INT) and an average of 304.0 yards.
DK Billingsley has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 55.2 yards a game through nine games. He has four touchdowns. Tez Johnson has been the primary target in the Trojans’ aerial attack. He has three touchdowns and a 76.5 yard per game average through eight appearances.
HOME AND AWAY
Troy is looking to remain unbeaten at home this season in four games.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Troy (-350)
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