The Salute to Veterans Bowl will feature the Jacksonville State Gamecocks hitting the field against the Troy Trojans on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

The Gamecocks are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), against the Trojans. The over/under for this game is 48.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this this contest between the Gamecocks and the Trojans, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Jacksonville State vs. Troy betting lines

• Spread favorite: Gamecocks (-3)
• Moneyline: Gamecocks (-153), Trojans (+127)
• Total: 48.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Jacksonville State vs. Troy betting info and stats

Jacksonville State has six wins against the spread so far this season (6-7-0). Jacksonville State has yet to cover the spread when the favorite by at least 3 points (a 0-3 ATS record). Jacksonville State has won three of its three games played when favored on the moneyline this season. Troy has a 9-4-0 record against the spread so far this season. Troy’s record against the spread is 5-2 in games it was set as the underdog by 3 points or more. Troy is 4-4 in games it has been the moneyline underdog.

Jacksonville State vs. Troy recent stats and trends

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Jacksonville State is 2-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall during its last three matchups.
• Jacksonville State and its opponents have hit the over two times in those games.
• The past three Jacksonville State games averaged 7.7 more points (56.2) than this matchup’s point total.

Troy Trojans

• Troy has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• Troy and its opponents did not combine to hit the over in any of those games.
• The last three Troy games averaged 51.8 total points, 3.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Jacksonville State vs. Troy key players

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Caden Creel has thrown for 1,341 yards, completing 60.7% of his passes and recording eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 1,085 yards (83.5 ypg) on 169 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.
• Cam Cook has carried the ball 296 times for a team-high 1,666 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 16 times. He’s also tacked on 30 catches for 286 yards (23.8 per game).
• Deondre Johnson’s team-leading 623 yards as a receiver have come on 24 catches (out of 51 targets) with six touchdowns.
• Brock Rechsteiner has caught 33 passes while averaging 29.7 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
• Pearson Baldwin’s 25 catches have turned into 292 yards and two touchdowns.
• Emmanuel Oyebadejo has 4.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 30 tackles.
• Jacksonville State’s tackle leader, Mac Sanders, has 62 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
• Caleb Nix leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 37 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and four passes defended.

Troy Trojans

• Tucker Kilcrease has 1,421 passing yards, or 157.9 per game, so far this season. He has completed 59.3% of his passes and has thrown nine touchdowns with four interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 11.2 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner five times.
• The team’s top rusher, Tae Meadows, has carried the ball 159 times for 695 yards (57.9 per game) with six touchdowns.
• Jordan Lovett has racked up 317 yards on 81 carries with two touchdowns.
• Rara Thomas leads his team with 577 receiving yards on 34 receptions with five touchdowns.
• Tray Taylor has racked up 513 receiving yards (39.5 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 31 receptions.
• DJ Epps’ 75 targets have resulted in 44 catches for 480 yards and five touchdowns.
• Donnie Smith has 10.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 9.0 TFL and 38 tackles.
• Jordan Stringer is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 101 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and two sacks.
• Jaquez White has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 56 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.