Troy vs. Appalachian State: Sun Belt Championship TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 2

Troy vs. Appalachian State: Sun Belt Championship TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 2

Updated Dec. 2, 2023 3:30 p.m. ET

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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