The Gamecocks are coming off a heartbreaking loss in the Conference USA title game after mounting a comeback in the fourth quarter. The Gamecocks fell 19-15 to Kenne saw State, but went 7-1 in league play to host the game for the second straight season.

The Troy Trojans and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks play in the Salute to Veterans Bowl on December 16, 2025.

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When is Troy vs. Jacksonville State and when does it start? This matchup between the Trojans and Gamecocks will happen on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Be ready to see the kickoff at 9 p.m. ET.

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Troy Stats & Insights
The Trojans faced the James Madison Dukes in their most recent outing, falling 31-14.
While Troy ranks 74th in total defense with 380.3 yards allowed per game, the team’s offensive unit has been a little less successful, ranking 14th-worst (314.2 yards per game).
The Trojans are putting up 215.4 passing yards per game offensively this season (84th in the FBS), and they are allowing 198.3 passing yards per game (37th) on defense.
With 98.8 offensive rushing yards per game (seventh-worst) and 182.0 rushing yards allowed per game on defense (25th-worst), Troy has been playing poorly on both sides of the ball this season in the running game.
The Trojans are putting up 24.3 points per game on offense, which ranks them 91st in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 67th, surrendering 24.5 points per contest.
Jacksonville State Stats & Insights

The Gamecocks’ most recent game ended in a 19-15 loss to the Kennesaw State Owls.
In terms of total yards, Jacksonville State ranks 35th in the FBS (419.3 total yards per game) and 86th defensively (391.2 total yards allowed per contest).
The Gamecocks’ passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with 161.2 passing yards per game. They have been more effective on defense, allowing 242.6 passing yards per contest (108th-ranked).
Jacksonville State’s run defense ranks 66th in the FBS with 148.6 rushing yards surrendered per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks fourth-best by posting 258.2 rushing yards per game.
From an offensive angle, the Gamecocks are accumulating 29.0 points per contest (59th-ranked). They rank 76th in the FBS defensively (26.2 points given up per game).

Troy Key Players to Watch

Tucker Kilcrease leads Troy with 1,421 passing yards (157.9 ypg) on 118-of-199 passing with nine touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. He also adds 112 rushing yards (11.2 ypg) on 104 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
Tae Meadows’ team-high 695 rushing yards (57.9 per game) have come on 159 carries, with six touchdowns this year.
This season Jordan Lovett has racked up 317 yards (26.4 per game) on 81 attempts with two touchdowns.
Rara Thomas’ 577 receiving yards (44.4 yards per game) lead the team. He has 34 receptions with five touchdowns.
Tray Taylor has grabbed 31 passes for 513 yards (39.5 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
DJ Epps’ 44 catches have netted him 480 yards (36.9 ypg) and five touchdowns.

Jacksonville State Key Players to Watch

Caden Creel leads Jacksonville State with 1,341 passing yards (111.8 ypg) on 116-of-191 passing with eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 1,085 rushing yards (83.5 ypg) on 169 carries while scoring seven touchdowns on the ground.
Cam Cook’s team-high 1,666 rushing yards (128.2 per game) have come on 296 carries, with 16 touchdowns this year. He’s also added 30 catches for 286 yards (23.8 per game).
Deondre Johnson’s 623 receiving yards (47.9 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected 24 receptions and six touchdowns.
Brock Rechsteiner has recorded 356 receiving yards (29.7 yards per game) and four touchdowns, hauling in 33 passes this year.
Pearson Baldwin’s 25 receptions this season have resulted in 292 yards (22.5 ypg) and two touchdowns.
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