Troy at Coastal Carolina

Troy covered as a 12-point underdog in a close, 42-38, loss in last year's meeting. The Trojans are getting a lot more points this time around, although they are 4-3 this season and have won their last two games, including 31-28 at Texas State on Oct. 16. Gunnar Watson went 22 of 29 for 182 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions against the Bobcats, who were held to 91 yards rushing on 39 carries. Troy has the #7 defense in yards allowed and is #24 in pass defense. Coastal Carolina suffered its first loss, 30-27, at Appalachian State last Wednesday after blowing a 14-0 lead. The Chanticleers managed only 55 yards on the ground on 1.9 yards per carry while allowing 228 rushing yards to the Mountaineers. The Trojans are #26 in scoring defense, allowing only 19.6 points per game, and Coastal Carolina has played a mediocre schedule at best. Grab the big points with Troy.