The Jaguars (3-4, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference) won the “Battle for the Belt” for the first time in seven years, beating the Trojans (1-6, 0-3) for just the second time in Mobile and the first time in their on-campus home that opened in 2020. South Alabama’s defense carried the day, holding Troy to just 158 yards of total offense.

Troy is averaging 20.7 points per game, while South Alabama averages 36.5. The Jaguars are favored by 13.5 points in the latest Troy vs. South Alabama odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 55.

The Belt is back in Mobile! South Alabama ended a six year drought in their rivalry game against Troy — as the Jags beat the Trojans 25-9 Tuesday night at Hancock-Whitney Stadium. South Alabama jumped out to a 19-0 lead in the first half and the defense kept Troy from reaching

The Troy Trojans head on the road for a Sun Belt showdown with the South Alabama Jaguars on Tuesday night. Here's what you need to know ahead of kickoff.

A lot has changed since Troy lost — or South Alabama won — in the “Battle for the Belt.” Both programs have had three coaching changes since the Jaguars claimed a 19-8 victory at Troy in 2017. South Alabama has gone from Joey Jones to Steve Campbell to Kane Wommack to Major Applewhite,