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Troy vs. Appalachian State: Sun Belt Championship TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 2
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Dec. 2, 2023 3:30 p.m. ET
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The Sun Belt Championship Game is between Gunnar Watson and the Troy Trojans (10-2) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-4) on December 2, 2023. Kickoff is at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN.
The Trojans' game versus the Mountaineers will be airing on ESPN.
Learn more about the Troy Trojans and the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
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How to Watch Troy vs. Appalachian State
- When: Saturday, December 2, 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 | W 37-3 | -15.5 |
| 10/14/2023 | at Army | W 19-0 | -6.5 |
| 10/28/2023 | at Texas State | W 31-13 | -6.5 |
| 11/2/2023 | vs. South Alabama | W 28-10 | -7 |
| 11/11/2023 | at UL Monroe | W 45-14 | -21.5 |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Louisiana | W 31-24 | -16 |
| 11/25/2023 | at Southern Miss | W 35-17 | -17 |
| 12/2/2023 | vs. Appalachian State | - |
Trojans 2023 Stats & Insights
- Troy ranks 44th in total offense this year (422.8 yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 422.8 yards allowed per game.
- Troy is putting up 273.3 passing yards per game offensively this year (28th in the FBS), and is allowing 197.4 passing yards per game (29th) on defense.
- The Trojans own the 54th-ranked offense this season (29.7 points per game), and they've been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best with only 16.7 points allowed per game.
- The Trojans rank 78th in rushing yards this season (149.5 rushing yards per game), but they've been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 102.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Troy owns the 51st-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (41.4% conversion rate), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-best with a 31.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- The Trojans have forced 19 total turnovers (35th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 16 times (55th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +3, 40th-ranked in college football.
Troy 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Watson | QB | 3,135 YDS (60.8%) / 26 TD / 5 INT -82 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.8 RUSH YPG |
| Kimani Vidal | RB | 1,350 YDS / 9 TD / 112.5 YPG / 5.3 YPC 17 REC / 198 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 16.5 REC YPG |
| Chris Lewis | WR | 29 REC / 636 YDS / 9 TD / 53 YPG |
| Jabre Barber | WR | 59 REC / 850 YDS / 5 TD / 70.8 YPG |
| Javon Solomon | LB | 38 TKL / 10 TFL / 13.5 SACK |
| Richard Jibunor | LB | 49 TKL / 11 TFL / 9.5 SACK |
| Jayden McDonald | LB | 59 TKL / 6 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
| Reddy Steward | CB | 33 TKL / 3 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 4 INT |
Appalachian State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | vs. Gardner-Webb | W 45-24 | -23 |
| 9/9/2023 | at North Carolina | L 40-34 | +19 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. East Carolina | W 43-28 | -8 |
| 9/23/2023 | at Wyoming | L 22-19 | +3 |
| 9/30/2023 | at UL Monroe | W 41-40 | -13.5 |
| 10/10/2023 | vs. Coastal Carolina | L 27-24 | -5 |
| 10/21/2023 | at Old Dominion | L 28-21 | -5.5 |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Southern Miss | W 48-38 | -16 |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Marshall | W 31-9 | -3 |
| 11/11/2023 | at Georgia State | W 42-14 | +3 |
| 11/18/2023 | at James Madison | W 26-23 | +10 |
| 11/25/2023 | vs. Georgia Southern | W 55-27 | -10 |
| 12/2/2023 | at Troy | - |
Mountaineers 2023 Stats & Insights
- Appalachian State's offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 15th-best in the FBS with 456.8 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 383.1 total yards per game, which ranks 72nd.
- Appalachian State's pass defense ranks 48th in the FBS with 214.8 passing yards surrendered per game, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 22nd-best by piling up 278.4 passing yards per contest.
- The Mountaineers' offense has been dominant, posting 35.8 points per game (17th-best) this season. On defense, they rank 70th by giving up 26.7 points per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Mountaineers are posting 178.4 rushing yards per contest (45th-ranked). They rank 99th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (168.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Appalachian State ranks 42nd in the FBS with a 42.5% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 88th with a 40.6% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Mountaineers have produced 21 forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) and committed 17 turnovers (71st in the FBS) this season for a +4 turnover margin that ranks 35th in the FBS.
Appalachian State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Aguilar | QB | 3,271 YDS (63.5%) / 33 TD / 9 INT 274 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 22.8 RUSH YPG |
| Kaedin Robinson | WR | 53 REC / 717 YDS / 10 TD / 59.8 YPG |
| Nate Noel | RB | 780 YDS / 5 TD / 65 YPG / 4.9 YPC |
| Kanye Roberts | RB | 595 YDS / 5 TD / 49.6 YPG / 6 YPC |
| Andrew Parker | LB | 78 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Nicholas Ross | S | 75 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Nate Johnson | OLB | 35 TKL / 7 TFL / 7.5 SACK |
| Tyrek Funderburk | CB | 37 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 4 INT |
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