Game Preview
On December 23, the Troy Trojans and the Duke Blue Devils will square off in the Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium.
With a 49-23 victory in their latest match, Troy easily defeated Appalachian State. The Trojans’ offense averages 4 yards per attempt and 159.5 rushing yards per game as they get ready to take on Duke. With an average of 267.1 yards per game, they rank 20th in passing yards and 52nd in rushing yards nationally. Troy has scored 31.2 points every game on average thus far. Using this number, they rank 29th in the country. The Trojans’ defense ranks 197th in the league this season with 103.8 rushing yards permitted per game. Gunner Watson, the quarterback, has been throwing for 263 yards per game on average this season, with a pair of touchdown passes and only two picks. With 280 carries, Kimani Vidal has scored 14 touchdowns and amassed a team-high 1,583 yards by rushing (121.8 yards per game). In addition, he has grabbed 17 passes for 198 yards and one touchdown via the air (15.2-yards per game).
The Blue Devils are hoping to expand on their most recent 30-19 victory over Pittsburgh going into their game against Troy. With 405 rushing attempts per game, the Blue Devils are presently placed 66th in college football. They rank 60th in the country with regard to rush yards per game, with 169.2 yards. Their output in the passing game is impressive; they average 27.3 passes per game and acquire an average of 181.3 yards. They are currently ranked 55th overall with 27.8 points per game. The Blue Devils attempted 37 passes through the air versus Pittsburgh, obtaining 248 yards and scoring 2 touchdowns. They ran for a single touchdown on the ground while maintaining an average of 2.8 yards per carry.
Sign-up at BetUS TODAY and get 125% BONUS. Use the Promo Code BETUSTV125. Terms and Conditions apply.
Let’s check the latest NCAAF news, stats and NCAAF expert picks for Troy vs Duke. We’ve plenty of NCAAF Show Predictions for you to consider.
Troy vs Duke Game Information
- Date: 12/23/2023
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Location: Protective Stadium.
- How to Watch Troy vs Duke: ESPN
- Live Stream: fubo.tv
