Troy vs Jacksonville State Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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The Troy Trojans meet the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. Troy finished 8–5 and is coming off a 31–14 road loss to James Madison, while Jacksonville State also finished 8–5 after a 19–15 home loss to Kennesaw State. Build your card with our free college football picks.
Troy vs Jacksonville State Game Information
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- Where: Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, AL
- TV: ESPN
Troy Trojans Outlook
Troy reached eight wins with a balanced offense that used multiple backs and receivers around quarterback Tucker Kilcrease. Kilcrease completed 118 of 199 passes for 1,421 yards with 9 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, helping Troy stay competitive through the air. On the ground, Tae Meadows led the rushing attack with 695 yards and 6 scores on 159 carries, and RaRa Thomas paced the receivers with 577 yards and 5 touchdowns on 34 receptions.
Defensively, Troy relied on a strong secondary and pursuit to limit big plays. Linebacker Jordan Stringer recorded a team-high 107 total tackles, while defensive end Donnie Smith produced 10 sacks to help pressure opposing quarterbacks. Cornerback Jaquez White added 3 interceptions, and the Trojans’ front consistently created negative yardage plays that helped the defense get off the field.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Outlook
Jacksonville State leaned heavily on its rushing game all season. Quarterback Caden Creel threw for 1,341 yards with 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, but the offense revolved around running back Cam Cook, who totaled 1,659 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 295 carries. Wideout Deondre Johnson provided the primary big-play threat in the passing game with 623 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on just 24 catches.
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On defense, linebacker Walker O’Steen led the Gamecocks with 80 total tackles, and defensive lineman Darrell Prater added 4.5 sacks to anchor the pass rush. Safety Caleb Nix contributed 4 interceptions, giving Jacksonville State a strong coverage presence in the secondary when opponents tested the deep passing game.
Troy Trojans vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction
Troy enters with the more balanced offense between Kilcrease, Meadows, and Thomas, together with a defense that generated steady pressure through Smith and sound tackling from Stringer. Jacksonville State’s ground game with Cook is dangerous, but facing a disciplined front-seven that has handled physical opponents creates a challenging matchup. Troy’s ability to mix the pass and run and generate pressure on Creel will lead to a win. Final Score Prediction: Troy Trojans win and cover ATS, 28–23. Betting on sports and on Troy is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Jacksonville State with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Troy vs Jacksonville State you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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