Game 10
South Alabama (4-5, 2-3 SBC) vs. Troy (4-5, 2-3 SBC)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
Kickoff: 6 p.m.
Location: Mobile, Ala. (Hancock Whitney Stadium)
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Jags Radio Network
Social: @SouthAlabamaFB

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NOTES

• South Alabama and Troy meet for the 15th time in the Battle for the Belt. The Jags are coming off a heartbreaking loss at Louisiana, where a hopeful comeback attempt fell short in the final two minutes. Dylan Freebury drilled a 44-yarder and a 50-yard field goal. The second of the two is listed as tied for the fourth-longest in program history. 
• The South Alabama offensive line was named to the Joe Moore Midseason Honor Roll on Oct. 14, which highlights the top offensive line units in the country. The Jags were the only Sun Belt school on the 25-team list and only one of five Group of 6 programs.
• The South Alabama offense exploded for 50-plus points in back-to-back games against ULM (52) and Arkansas State (56). The 56 points against Arkansas State was the most by the program in a Sun Belt league game. It was the third time South Alabama scored 50-plus in back-to-back games and the first time since scoring 55 in games against Southern Miss and ULM in 2023. The Jags' other time was during the 2009 season.
• South Alabama has scored on its opening possession in six of its nine games, including a touchdown in five of those contests.
• Keenan Phillips, PJ Martin and Trae'von Dunbar have combined for 1,526 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns this season. Against Louisiana, Dunbar led the group with 47 rushing yards, while Martin ran for 37 yards.
• Cole Blaylock leads South Alabama with 46 tackles, including 11 tackles at Kentucky and 10 at Arkansas State. The Jaguar defense has forced 12 turnovers, including a 72-yard pick-six from Jaylen Moson at Louisiana. Masey Lewis, who recovered a fumble against ULM, had an interception and a forced fumble in the Arkansas State game.
• South Alabama has scored on 29 of its 32 trips to the red zone for a 90.6 percent clip

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ABOUT TROY

• Troy is 4-5 and losers in three of its last four games. The Trojans are coming of a 41-17 home loss to Louisiana Tech on Nov. 7.
• Gerad Parker is in his third season leading Troy and is 16-19 overall. 
• The Trojans are averaging 22.3 points and 358.6 yards of total offense per game. Meanwhile, opponents are averaging 32.4 points and 413.2 yards of total offense per game. 

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SERIES HISTORY

• Troy leads the series 10-4 and South Alabama is 2-5 against the Trojans in Mobile
• The Jags won the 2024 meeting in Mobile, 25-9, and held Troy to only 36 rushing yards. 
• The 2025 meeting went to overtime, where Troy won 31-24. Bishop Davenport tossed two touchdown passes and ran for another, while Martin and Phillips combined for 107 rushing yards. 

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