South Alabama Jaguars by 12
Looking into the upcoming NCAA showdown between the Troy Trojans and the South Alabama Jaguars, it's like watching a chess match where every piece is a pawn. The past performance of both teams can only be praised for its consistency, in the sense that they consistently find new ways to lose - it's a talent, in its own way. The Trojans, despite the valiant efforts of their quarterbacks Tucker Kilcrease and Will Crowder, and wide receiver Devonte Ross, haven't quite been able to translate their individual performances into team success. South Alabama, for their part, hasn't fared much better, although their quarterbacks Giovanni Lopez and Bishop Davenport, along with running back Da'Marion Bothwell, have been showing some promise.
Looking back, we remember South Alabama getting the business end of the stick against Troy last November. But let's not dwell in the past. Based on recent performances, it's like asking which string quartet played the best rendition of "Wrecking Ball". The Trojans and Jaguars are both fumbling their way through the season with more losing records than my teenage nephew's amateur bowling league — but I suppose someone needs to win this time around.
On the defensive side, the Trojans are relying on Jordan Stringer and Justin Powe who have been quite capable. However, the Jaguars aren't exactly slouching, with performances from Blayne Myrick and Jaden Voisin keeping them in the equation.
Now, let me put on my fortune teller hat for a moment. Weighing everything into account, there's a scent of a redeeming victory for the Jaguars. Even if it’s been a less than stellar season for both, South Alabama has the edge. So, let's place our imaginary bets.
Albert’s Prediction: South Alabama Jaguars by 12