The Troy Trojans will look to use their home-field advantage to neutralize Coastal Carolina’s potent offense. Under head coach Jon Sumrall, Troy has excelled at Veterans Memorial Stadium, boasting a 6-0 SU record in their last six home appearances. Troy’s defense has been instrumental to their success, consistently limiting opponent scoring and excelling in preventing big plays. This defensive prowess will be critical against Coastal Carolina’s multifaceted offense, which has been known to wear down defenses with a combination of quick passes and strong runs. Kilcrease’s leadership as quarterback has provided stability for the Trojans, while Taylor’s rushing abilities have given them an edge in short-yardage and red-zone situations. Troy’s offensive line will play a significant role, as their performance in the trenches can help the Trojans establish a ground game that takes time off the clock and keeps Coastal Carolina’s offense off the field. Defensively, the Trojans’ secondary will be tasked with containing Coastal’s passing game. However, their real challenge will lie in consistently stopping Coastal’s running backs and forcing the Chanticleers into predictable passing situations. Troy has proven they can hold their own against top conference opponents, and this game represents a prime opportunity for them to solidify their position within the Sun Belt standings.