Troy vs South Alabama Picks and Prediction – 10/15/2024

The Troy Trojans visit Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama on Tuesday to play the South Alabama Jaguars. Troy dropped to 1-5 overall and 0-2 in Sun Belt Conference play following a 38-17 loss to Texas State a week ago this past Thursday. The only victory of the season thus far for Troy was 34-12 over the much less talented Florida A&M Rattlers. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our expert college football picks.

Troy quarterback Tucker Kilcrease has thrown for 383 yards with three touchdowns, including two touchdowns in the loss to Texas State. Damien Taylor has 399 yards rushing with a 5.9-yard per carry average. Taylor has scored two touchdowns. Devonte Ross has caught 31 passes for 555 yards and seven touchdowns to lead the receiver corps. The defense for Troy has made six quarterback sacks and intercepted three passes.

The South Alabama Jaguars look to snap a two-game losing skid with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting Troy. South Alabama is 2-4 overall and 1-1 in Sun Belt play. The Jaguars were defeated by Arkansas State 18-16 in the most recent game played. South Alabama gave up 411 yards of total offense to Arkansas State and lost a close battle despite 453 yards of total offense.

South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez has thrown for 1,308 yards with 12 touchdowns and one interception. Lopez has been sacked seven times. Fluff Bothwell has 406 yards rushing with an average of 7.4 yards per carry and six touchdowns, to lead the Jaguars in each category. Jamaal Pritchett has caught 36 passes for 532 yards with six touchdowns and leads the team in each of those stats.

South Alabama will snap its two-game losing skid with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting Troy. South Alabama is scoring an average of 36.5 points per game and will face a Troy defense that is allowing an average of 27.8 points per game. In addition, Troy's offense struggles as the Trojans are averaging only 20.7 points per game and have failed to cover the number in five of the last seven. Final Score Prediction, South Alabama Jaguars win and cover ATS 37-17.