NCAAF · September 26, 2026 · 7:33 PM ET
TROY TROJANS @ UTAH STATE AGGIES
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Matchup Analysis
Troy brings the stronger early-season profile
Troy is 2-1 and averages 25.0 points and 364.0 yards per game, while Utah State is 0-3 and averages 10.3 points and 288.7 yards. Troy also leads in 2026 rushing production, 165.3 to 98.3 yards per game.
SourceUtah State's offense has not found a reliable scoring formula
Utah State has scored 31 points through three games, has no rushing touchdowns, converts 16.7% of fourth downs and is 4-for-7 in the red zone. The Aggies were shut out 33-0 by Utah on September 19 after producing 188 total yards.
SourceGoose Crowder has supplied Troy with steadier quarterback play
Crowder leads Troy with 596 passing yards, six touchdowns and one interception on 44-of-83 passing. Utah State's leading passer, Grady Brosterhous, has 393 yards and two touchdowns, while McCae Hillstead has 178 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in one appearance.
SourceTroy's passing-game matchup centers on TK Keyes
TK Keyes leads Troy with nine catches for 250 yards and three touchdowns, while Utah State's leading receiver, Eli Wood, has 16 catches for 190 yards and two touchdowns through three games.
SourceAggie defense must survive Troy's balanced attack
Troy has produced 496 rushing yards and 596 passing yards, while Utah State has allowed 359.0 total yards and 130.0 rushing yards per game. Asher Cunningham and James Jennette each have one sack in 2026.
SourceAvailability questions remain at tight end and quarterback
Fabian Rogosch was listed as questionable for Troy with an undisclosed injury on September 21, and McCae Hillstead was listed as questionable with a forearm issue.
SourceHome field is Utah State's clearest structural advantage
The game is at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium, where Utah State is seeking its first 2026 win after consecutive road games at Washington and Utah.
SourcePick Ideas
Troy plus the points
At the 2026 market number of Utah State -3, Troy +3 is the more attractive side because of the Trojans' offensive and turnover profile; it becomes less appealing below +2.5.
Under 47.5
Under 47.5 is supported by Utah State's three-game under streak, latest shutout and Troy's 21.7 points allowed per game.
Troy moneyline as a small-stake upset play
Troy's roughly +130 to +131 moneyline is a higher-variance upset alternative to the spread and merits a smaller position because of Utah State's home-field advantage.
Utah State team total under
If a Utah State team total of 26.5 or higher is available, the under is preferable because the Aggies average 10.3 points per game and have not exceeded 17; Hillstead's availability remains central to the final quarterback decision.
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