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Appalachian State @ Troy

Current Records: Appalachian State 8-2; Troy 5-5

What to Know

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 4-1 against the Troy Trojans since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Appalachian State and Troy will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 3:30 p.m. ET at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Mountaineers should still be riding high after a big victory, while Troy will be looking to right the ship.

The South Alabama Jaguars typically have all the answers at home, but last week Appalachian State proved too difficult a challenge. Appalachian State made easy work of the Jaguars and carried off a 31-7 win. Appalachian State QB Chase Brice was slinging it as he passed for two TDs and 195 yards on 26 attempts in addition to punching in one rushing touchdown.

Meanwhile, the Trojans came up short against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns last week, falling 35-21. No one had a standout game offensively for Troy, but they got scores from WR Tez Johnson and QB Taylor Powell.

The Mountaineers are the favorite in this one, with an expected 9.5-point margin of victory. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a four-game streak of ATS wins.

Appalachian State's win brought them up to 8-2 while Troy's defeat pulled them down to 5-5. A couple defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Appalachian State is 173rd worst in the nation in rushing touchdowns allowed, with 14 on the season. Troy has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the 164th most passing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 14 on the season. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium -- Troy, Alabama
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Mountaineers are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Trojans, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Appalachian State have won four out of their last five games against Troy.

  • Nov 28, 2020 - Appalachian State 47 vs. Troy 10
  • Nov 29, 2019 - Appalachian State 48 vs. Troy 13
  • Nov 24, 2018 - Appalachian State 21 vs. Troy 10
  • Nov 12, 2016 - Troy 28 vs. Appalachian State 24
  • Oct 31, 2015 - Appalachian State 44 vs. Troy 41