Alabama State vs Troy Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Alabama State Hornets visit the Troy Trojans on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama, with the opening kickoff scheduled for 4:00 PM ET and coverage on ESPN+. Alabama State enters at 2-0 after beating Southern 30-17 and Lane College 34-0. Troy is 1-0 following a 24-21 victory over Sam Houston in its season opener. The Trojans return home after a close opening win, while Alabama State has outscored its first two opponents 64-17. Cash in a big winner with our free NCAAF picks.
Alabama State Hornets Preview
Alabama State has produced 314.5 offensive yards per game through two victories, combining 320 passing yards with 309 on the ground. Andrew Body has completed 24 of 37 passes for 305 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while adding 66 rushing yards. Jamarie Hostzclaw leads the ground attack with 89 yards and two touchdowns, while TJ Ramsey has contributed 47 yards on seven carries. The Hornets have scored five rushing touchdowns and two through the air.
Randall King has been Alabama State's top receiver with six catches for 95 yards and a touchdown, including a 61-yard reception. Defensively, the Hornets have allowed only 8.5 points per game through two contests and are coming off a shutout. The defense has recorded six sacks and two interceptions. Mitchell Robinson Jr. leads the group with 13 tackles, while Ta'Shaun Sims has 12. Omari Russell, Jaylan Jarrett, Myles Richardson, Zaquan Patterson and Aaron Ford Jr. have each recorded a sack.
Injuries: No injuries to report.
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Troy Trojans Preview
Troy opened its season by defeating Sam Houston 24-21. Goose Crowder completed 12 of 24 passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, although he was sacked four times. The Trojans were productive on the ground with 177 yards on 42 attempts. Gavin Griffin led the backfield with 81 yards on 16 carries, while Crowder added 38 yards and Jordan Lovett finished with 34. All three Troy touchdowns came through the passing game.
TK Keyes led Troy with 48 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Fabian Rogosch caught three passes for 37 yards and another score. The Trojans defense recorded four sacks and an interception in the opener. Jordan Perry, Ty Clemons, Donnie Smith and Keyshawn Campbell each registered a sack, while TJ Thompson intercepted a pass. Doug Nelson led Troy with eight tackles. That pass rush will be important against an Alabama State offense that has allowed only one sack through its first two games.
Injuries: WR Harris Kinchen is questionable with an undisclosed injury..
Alabama State vs Troy Prediction
Alabama State has opened the season with two strong performances and brings a defense that has surrendered only 17 total points. Troy has the home-field advantage and produced three passing touchdowns in its opener, but Crowder completed only half of his attempts and took four sacks. Alabama State has also shown more balance, with five rushing touchdowns complementing Body's passing production. Troy has the stronger matchup projection, but Alabama State's defensive form makes this a close game. The Trojans have the advantage at home. Final Score Prediction: Troy Trojans win, 35-10.
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