Troy vs. Arkansas State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 7

Troy vs. Arkansas State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 7

Updated Oct. 7, 2023 3:31 p.m. ET

Star runner Kimani Vidal and the Troy Trojans (3-2) play the Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-2) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The Trojans' matchup versus the Red Wolves will be airing on ESPN+.

Learn more about the Troy Trojans and the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

How to Watch Troy vs. Arkansas State

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  • When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama
  • 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 -
10/14/2023 at Army - -
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

  • On the defensive side of the ball, Troy has been a top-25 unit, ranking 24th-best by allowing just 302.6 yards per game. The offense ranks 53rd (415.4 yards per game).
  • Troy is putting up 270.2 passing yards per game offensively this year (41st in the FBS), and is giving up 209.4 passing yards per game (42nd) on the defensive side of the ball.
  • The Trojans are averaging 26 points per game offensively this year (88th in the FBS), and they are giving up 23.8 points per game (59th) on defense.
  • The Trojans sport the 82nd-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (145.2 per game), and they've been more effective on defense, ranking 15th-best with only 93.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
  • Troy is putting up a 40.8% third-down conversion rate offensively this year (65th in the FBS), and is surrendering a 37.3% third-down percentage (60th) on the defensive side of the ball.
  • With seven forced turnovers (55th in the FBS) against 11 turnovers committed (121st in the FBS), the Trojans' -4 turnover margin is the 20th-worst in college football.

Troy 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Kimani Vidal RB 590 YDS / 3 TD / 118 YPG / 5.7 YPC
9 REC / 133 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 26.6 REC YPG
Gunnar Watson QB 1,302 YDS (61.2%) / 9 TD / 4 INT
Jabre Barber WR 21 REC / 295 YDS / 2 TD / 59 YPG
Chris Lewis WR 12 REC / 244 YDS / 2 TD / 48.8 YPG
Javon Solomon LB 13 TKL / 2 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Jayden McDonald LB 25 TKL / 3 TFL
Reddy Steward CB 15 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
O'shai Fletcher CB 18 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Arkansas State's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 at Oklahoma L 73-0 +36
9/9/2023 vs. Memphis L 37-3 +21
9/16/2023 vs. Stony Brook W 31-7 -24
9/23/2023 vs. Southern Miss W 44-37 +6.5
9/30/2023 at UMass W 52-28 +2.5
10/7/2023 at Troy -
10/21/2023 vs. Coastal Carolina - -
10/28/2023 at UL Monroe - -
11/4/2023 vs. Louisiana - -
11/11/2023 at South Alabama - -
11/18/2023 vs. Texas State - -
11/25/2023 at Marshall - -

Red Wolves 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Arkansas State has been struggling on defense, ranking 13th-worst with 434.4 total yards given up per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, putting up 380.8 total yards per contest (77th-ranked).
  • Arkansas State's defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, surrendering 273.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 92nd with 216.4 passing yards per contest.
  • The Red Wolves' defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, allowing 36.4 points per game, which ranks sixth-worst in the FBS. Offensively, they rank 88th with 26 points per contest.
  • From an offensive perspective, the Red Wolves are generating 164.4 rushing yards per contest (59th-ranked). They rank 97th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (161.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
  • Arkansas State ranks 82nd in third-down conversion percentage (39.1%) on offense, but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with a 45.2% third-down percentage allowed.
  • The Red Wolves have compiled three forced turnovers (121st in the FBS) and committed six turnovers (48th in the FBS) this season for a -3 turnover margin that ranks 105th in the FBS.

Arkansas State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Jaylen Raynor QB 694 YDS (67.3%) / 10 TD / 1 INT
189 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 37.8 RUSH YPG
Ja'Quez Cross RB 337 YDS / 3 TD / 67.4 YPG / 6.9 YPC
Courtney Jackson WR 14 REC / 274 YDS / 4 TD / 54.8 YPG
Jeff Foreman WR 6 REC / 184 YDS / 3 TD / 36.8 YPG
Javante Mackey LB 26 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Thurman Geathers DE 18 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Keyron Crawford DE 20 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Melique Straker LB 22 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
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