Texas State vs. Troy: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 28

Texas State vs. Troy: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 28

Updated Oct. 28, 2023 5:31 p.m. ET

At Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Kimani Vidal and the Troy Trojans (5-2) face Ismail Mahdi and the Texas State Bobcats (5-2) in a matchup between two excellent rushers, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Tune in to ESPN+ to watch the Trojans take on the Bobcats.

Learn more about the Troy Trojans and the Texas State Bobcats.

How to Watch Troy vs. Texas State

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  • When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas
  • TV: Watch on ESPN+

Troy's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 vs. SFA W 48-30 -
9/9/2023 at Kansas State L 42-13 +14.5
9/16/2023 vs. James Madison L 16-14 -2.5
9/23/2023 vs. Western Kentucky W 27-24 -4
9/30/2023 at Georgia State W 28-7 +1
10/7/2023 vs. Arkansas State W 37-3 -15.5
10/14/2023 at Army W 19-0 -6.5
10/28/2023 at Texas State -
11/2/2023 vs. South Alabama - -
11/11/2023 at UL Monroe - -
11/18/2023 vs. Louisiana - -
11/25/2023 at Southern Miss - -

Trojans 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Troy has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this year, ranking 25th-best in total offense (444.7 yards per game) and 10th-best in total defense (281.6 yards allowed per game).
  • Troy ranks 44th in passing yards this season (259.1 per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with 183 passing yards allowed per game.
  • The Trojans own the 80th-ranked offense this season (26.6 points per game), and they've been better on defense, ranking 17th-best with only 17.4 points allowed per game.
  • The Trojans have the 32nd-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (185.6 per game), and they've been more effective defensively, ranking 17th-best with just 98.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
  • Troy ranks 71st in third-down percentage this season (39.8%), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with a 32.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
  • The Trojans have forced 11 total turnovers (51st in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 13 times (104th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of -2, 85th-ranked in college football.

Troy 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Kimani Vidal RB 951 YDS / 6 TD / 135.9 YPG / 6.2 YPC
10 REC / 140 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 20 REC YPG
Gunnar Watson QB 1,765 YDS (59.4%) / 11 TD / 4 INT
Chris Lewis WR 15 REC / 363 YDS / 4 TD / 51.9 YPG
Jabre Barber WR 29 REC / 455 YDS / 2 TD / 65 YPG
Jayden McDonald LB 42 TKL / 6 TFL / 1 SACK
Javon Solomon LB 22 TKL / 4 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Richard Jibunor LB 21 TKL / 3 TFL / 4 SACK
Reddy Steward CB 20 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD

Texas State's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 at Baylor W 42-31 +27
9/9/2023 at UTSA L 20-13 +14
9/16/2023 vs. Jackson State W 77-34 +14
9/23/2023 vs. Nevada W 35-24 -17
9/30/2023 at Southern Miss W 50-36 -6.5
10/7/2023 at Louisiana L 34-30 +1.5
10/14/2023 vs. UL Monroe W 21-20 -19.5
10/28/2023 vs. Troy -
11/4/2023 vs. Georgia Southern - -
11/11/2023 at Coastal Carolina - -
11/18/2023 at Arkansas State - -
11/25/2023 vs. South Alabama - -

Bobcats 2023 Stats & Insights

  • On the defensive side of the ball, Texas State is bottom-25, allowing 409.6 total yards per game (25th-worst). Fortunately, it is dominating on the other side of the ball, accumulating 477.1 total yards per contest (12th-best).
  • From an offensive perspective, Texas State is posting 268.4 passing yards per contest (37th-ranked). It ranks 105th in the FBS defensively (248 passing yards allowed per game).
  • The Bobcats' offense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 11th-best in the FBS with 38.3 points per contest. In terms of defense, they are ceding 28.4 points per game, which ranks 92nd.
  • The Bobcats' run offense has been excelling, compiling 208.7 rushing yards per contest (15th-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 98th by surrendering 161.6 rushing yards per game.
  • Texas State ranks eighth-worst in third-down conversion percentage allowed (48.3%), but at least it has been surging on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in third-down rate (45.7%).
  • The Bobcats own a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 67th in the FBS.

Texas State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
TJ Finley QB 1,842 YDS (68.9%) / 14 TD / 3 INT
43 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 6.1 RUSH YPG
Ismail Mahdi RB 726 YDS / 8 TD / 103.7 YPG / 7.4 YPC
7 REC / 84 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12 REC YPG
Joey Hobert WR 48 REC / 612 YDS / 6 TD / 87.4 YPG
Kole Wilson WR 30 REC / 373 YDS / 4 TD / 53.3 YPG
Brian Holloway LB 54 TKL / 8 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Ben Bell DE 30 TKL / 7 TFL / 3 SACK
Shawn Holton S 42 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Kaleb Culp S 35 TKL / 0 TFL
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