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Two teams with identical records will face off in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl when Jacksonville State takes on Troy in Montgomery.
The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. HBO Max has movies, original series, live sports and more and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $16.99 a month. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
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Both the Gamecocks and Trojans enter the matchup with 8-5 overall records, though Troy enters as the slight favorite. ESPN Analytics gives the Trojans a 58.1% chance of winning, while DraftKings has set Troy as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5 total points.
Jacksonville State finished its regular season as the Conference USA runner-up with a 7-1 conference record. The Gamecocks’ offense has been powered by running back Cam Cook, who has rushed for 1,659 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. Quarterback Caden Creel has thrown for 1,341 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions, while receiver Deondre Johnson has caught for 623 yards and six touchdowns.
Troy claimed the Sun Belt West division title with a 6-2 conference record. Quarterback Tucker Kilcrease has thrown for 1,421 yards, nine touchdowns, and four interceptions to lead the Trojans. Running back Tae Meadows has added 695 rushing yards and six touchdowns, and receiver RaRa Thomas has caught for 577 yards and five touchdowns.
Both teams are looking to rebound from losses in their final regular season games. Jacksonville State fell to Kennesaw State 19-15, while Troy lost to James Madison 31-14.
Who: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Troy Trojans
When: 9:00 PM ET, December 16, 2025
Where: Cramton Bowl; Montgomery, AL
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN; HBO Max
Streaming ServiceStarting Monthly PriceFree TrialFree Trial LengthMax DiscountDIRECTV$89.99Yes5 days$40 off first monthFuboTV$55.99Yes5 days$30 off first monthPrime Video$14.99Yes30 daysN/ASling TV$45.99NoN/A$30 off first monthHBO Max$10.99NoN/AN/AESPN$12.99NoN/AN/A