South Alabama Jaguars host Troy Trojans on November 14 at 7 p.m. EST in a Sun Belt Conference game.
Both teams are 4–5. South Alabama lost 28–26 to Louisiana on November 7. Bishop Davenport completed 16 of 22 passes for 210 yards and one interception; he rushed 11 times for 57 yards and two touchdowns. Brendan Jenkins had six receptions for 101 yards. Troy lost 41–17 to Louisiana Tech the same day. Tucker Kilcrease completed 18 of 33 passes for 215 yards and one interception. Jordan Lovett rushed 10 times for 31 yards. Howard Kinchen caught two passes for 63 yards.
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South Alabama ranks 18th nationally in rushing offense (207.1 yards per game) and 21st in time of possession (32:18). The Jaguars allow 408.4 yards per game — 117th in the FBS. Troy ranks 52nd in total defense (344.7 yards per game) and ninth in red zone defense, allowing points on 72.7% of opponent trips inside the 20. Troy’s passing offense ranks 118th (181 yards per game). South Alabama averages 32.4 points per game; Troy averages 22.3.
Jared Hollins leads South Alabama with 1,195 passing yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions. Will Crowder has 1,162 passing yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions for Troy. Keenan Phillips leads South Alabama in rushing with 595 yards on 116 carries and six touchdowns. Gavin Griffin has 465 rushing yards on 108 carries and four touchdowns for Troy. Brendan Jenkins has 552 receiving yards on 33 catches for South Alabama; T.K. Keyes has 319 receiving yards on 14 catches for Troy.
The game airs on ESPN+. South Alabama is a 2.5-point favorite. South Alabama is 5–4 against the spread; Troy is 3–6 ATS. South Alabama plays at Southern Miss on November 21; Troy hosts Georgia Southern that same day.
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