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The Troy Trojans and the Arkansas State Red Wolves are even-steven against one another since November of 2016 (2-2), but not for long. Troy and the Red Wolves will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium. Troy has a defense that allows only 16.64 points per game, so Arkansas State's offense will have their work cut out for them.
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks typically have all the answers at home, but last week Troy proved too difficult a challenge. Troy took down the Warhawks 34-16. RB Kimani Vidal went supernova for the Trojans as he rushed for two TDs and 241 yards on 29 carries.
Troy's defense was a presence as well, as it got past Louisiana-Monroe's offensive line to sack QB Chandler Rogers five times for a total loss of 40 yards. It was a group effort with four guys contributing.
Meanwhile, the Red Wolves were close but no cigar last week as they fell 16-13 to the Texas State Bobcats. No one had a standout game offensively for Arkansas State, but RB Johnnie Lang Jr. led the way with one touchdown.
The Trojans are the favorite in this one, with an expected 13.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (3-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.
Troy's win lifted them to 9-2 while Arkansas State's loss dropped them down to an irreparable 3-8. We'll see if Troy's success rolls on or if Arkansas State is able to steal their positive momentum.
