Kimani Vidal, Top Troy vs. Arkansas State Players to Watch – Week 6

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 1, 2023

Kimani Vidal will lead the Troy Trojans (3-2) into their battle against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-2) at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.

The Trojans last played against the Georgia State Panthers, and they won 28-7. The Red Wolves came up short by a final score of 37-3 last time out against the Memphis Tigers.

In that last outing for the Trojans, Gunnar Watson completed 23 of 30 passing attempts (76.7%) and totaled 256 yards through the air, connecting on one touchdown pass but giving away one interception. Vidal had 23 rushing attempts and finished with 76 yards and one touchdown. Jabre Barber ended the contest with seven catches for 121 yards.

For the Red Wolves in their last game, Jaylen Raynor finished with 20 completions on 25 attempts (80.0%) for 383 yards, throwing six touchdowns, plus 10 rushing attempts for 35 yards. Zak Wallace carried the ball 11 times for 54 yards. Adam Jones snagged three passes for 105 yards with one touchdown.

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Troy Players to Watch

  • Watson leads the team with 1,302 passing yards (260.4 yards per game) and has a 61.2% completion percentage this year (101-of-165) while throwing nine touchdowns with four interceptions.
  • Vidal has rushed for a team-leading 590 yards on 103 attempts (118 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns. He also averages 26.6 receiving yards per game, grabbing nine passes for 133 yards and one touchdown.
  • Damien Taylor has 97 yards on 17 carries (32.3 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Barber has reeled in 21 passes for a team-high 295 yards while scoring two touchdowns. He averages 59 yards per game.
  • Chris Lewis has contributed with 244 yards (on 12 catches) and two touchdowns.
  • This season Deshon Stoudemire has caught 18 passes for 205 yards, averaging 51.3 receiving yards per game.

Arkansas State Players to Watch

  • Raynor leads the team with 694 passing yards (231.3 yards per game) and has a 67.3% completion percentage this year (35-of-52) while throwing 10 touchdowns with one interception. He also has 189 rushing yards on 36 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 63 yards per game.
  • Ja’Quez Cross has taken 49 carries for a team-leading 337 rushing yards (67.4 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
  • Courtney Jackson has racked up 14 receptions for 274 yards, best on his team, and four touchdowns. He averages 54.8 receiving yards per game.
  • Jeff Foreman has hauled in six catches for 184 yards (61.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
  • Corey Rucker is averaging 25.6 yards per game, racking up nine receptions for 128 yards.

Troy Recent Stat Leaders

  • The Trojans’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Ty’Quarius Perry in their last three games, who has totaled .
  • Luis Medina has hit the gridiron for of the Trojans’ last three games, totaling five tackles.
  • Vidal has hit the gridiron for of the Trojans’ last three games, registering five tackles.
  • The Trojans’ defensive unit has been aided in their last three games by the contributions of Deyunkrea Lewis, who has amassed five tackles.

Arkansas State Recent Stat Leaders

  • Takare Lipscomb has been wreaking havoc on defense, totaling five tackles in the Red Wolves’ last three games.
  • For the Red Wolves in their last three games, Clune Van Andel has delivered five tackles.
  • Tim Hardiman has registered one sack to go with one TFL in the Red Wolves’ last three contests.
  • Cam Jeffery has recorded three tackles for the Red Wolves in their last three games.

Troy vs. Arkansas State Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Troy -15.5 -110 -110 52 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

Troy Arkansas State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 26 (85) 26 (85)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 23.8 (63) 36.4 (124)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 11 (122) 6 (48)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 7 (56) 3 (121)

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