Troy Trojans vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 12/16/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Troy Trojans vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Location: Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, AL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Troy Trojans (8-5) are traveling to Cramton Bowl on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 where they will try to defeat the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-5) in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl. Jacksonville State is 1.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is set at 49.5.

The Troy Trojans step onto the field holding a record of 8-5 this season. In their last game, the Trojans took on the James Madison Dukes and took a loss by a score of 31-14. In all, they ran 67 plays which converted into 177 yards. The Troy Trojans ended up running the ball 28 times and amassed -26 yds, which earned them an average of -0.9 yards per tote. In the running game, the Trojans gave up 318 yds on 42 tries, which is 7.6 yards per run allowed. Troy relinquished 10 pass completions on 25 attempts for a total of 93 yds, and a completion rate of 40.0%.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Troy Trojans hold an average of 24.3 points per contest. As a team they're holding an average of 98.8 yards rushing which is 130th in college football. The Trojans have tallied 4,085 yards in total this season. In terms of scoring, Troy has totaled 20 touchdowns via the pass and 17 touchdowns via the ground. Troy has accumulated 228 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 75 penalties for 714 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 16 different times.

Regarding passing yardage, the Trojans are allowing 2,574 yards which has them ranked 58th in the country. They are conceding 198.0 yards per outing via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 60.1%. Over the course of this season, they are giving up 380.3 yards/game ranking them 74th in college football. They have granted 16 touchdowns through the air in addition to 21 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 182.3 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. In total, they have allowed 2,370 running yards through 13 games. The Trojans rank 67th in the country concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 24.5 points per game.

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The Gamecocks come into this matchup with a record of 8-5 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Gamecocks walked away with a loss by a score of 19-15 against the Kennesaw State Owls. Jacksonville State rushed for 5.3 yards per carry, totaling 210 yds on 40 attempts. The Gamecocks finished the game with 306 yds and they ran 62 plays (4.9 yards per play). The Gamecocks pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 81.3%, surrendering 246 yds on 26 out of 32 passing. Jacksonville State surrendered 36 attempts on the ground for 72 yards (2.0 yards per rush).

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have an average of 419.2 yards per outing, which has them sitting 36th in college football. The Jacksonville State offense has compiled 744 penalty yds on 77 violations, which ranks 53rd in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They average 258.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 3,354 yards for this season. They have thrown 7 picks while surrendering 7 fumbles and they have recorded 282 first downs. Regarding how much they score, the Gamecocks are sitting 59th in D-1 with an average of 29.0 points per outing. During this campaign thus far, the Gamecocks have earned 2,096 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 161.2 throwing yards per game, ranking them 121st in college football.

Jacksonville State has allowed the opposition a total of 1,932 yards via the ground game (148.6 yards per game) as well as 22 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have conceded 20 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 242.6 yards/contest, which has them sitting 107th in Division 1. In total, they have conceded 341 points in total. Their defense has totaled 10 fumbles recovered and 12 interceptions for the year. The Gamecocks defense has been on the field for 891 plays, which ranks 130th in the country. The Gamecocks are conceding 26.2 points per game, which has them 75th in college football.

Who will win tonight's Trojans/Gamecocks college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Trojans -1.5

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