Who’s Enjoying
Troy @ Arkansas State
Present Information: Troy 9-2; Arkansas State 3-8
What to Know
The Troy Trojans and the Arkansas State Purple Wolves are even-steven in opposition to each other since November of 2016 (2-2), however not for lengthy. Troy and the Purple Wolves will face off in a Solar Belt battle at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Centennial Financial institution Stadium. Troy has a protection that enables solely 16.64 factors per recreation, so Arkansas State’s offense can have their work minimize out for them.
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks usually have all of the solutions at dwelling, however final week Troy proved too troublesome a problem. Troy took down the Warhawks 34-16. RB Kimani Vidal went supernova for the Trojans as he rushed for 2 TDs and 241 yards on 29 carries.
Troy’s protection was a presence as properly, because it obtained previous Louisiana-Monroe’s offensive line to sack QB Chandler Rogers 5 instances for a complete lack of 40 yards. It was a gaggle effort with 4 guys contributing.
In the meantime, the Purple Wolves have been shut however no cigar final week as they fell 16-13 to the Texas State Bobcats. Nobody had a standout recreation offensively for Arkansas State, however RB Johnnie Lang Jr. led the best way with one landing.
The Trojans are the favourite on this one, with an anticipated 13.5-point margin of victory. They’ve been constant moneymakers in opposition to the unfold when favored (3-1), so that they is perhaps price a fast guess.
Troy’s win lifted them to 9-2 whereas Arkansas State’s loss dropped them right down to an irreparable 3-8. We’ll see if Troy’s success rolls on or if Arkansas State is ready to steal their optimistic momentum.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
- The place: Centennial Financial institution Stadium — Jonesboro, Arkansas
- TV: ESPN College
- On-line streaming: fuboTV (Attempt at no cost. Regional restrictions could apply.)
- Observe: CBS Sports activities App
Odds
The Trojans are a giant 13.5-point favourite in opposition to the Purple Wolves, in response to the newest school soccer odds.
Over/Below: -110
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Collection Historical past
Arkansas State and Troy each have two wins of their final 4 video games.
- Oct 31, 2020 – Troy 38 vs. Arkansas State 10
- Sep 28, 2019 – Arkansas State 50 vs. Troy 43
- Dec 02, 2017 – Troy 32 vs. Arkansas State 25
- Nov 17, 2016 – Arkansas State 35 vs. Troy 3