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Troy vs. Jacksonville State Prediction, Odds, Betting Line: 2025 Salute to Veterans Bowl Picks From Proven Model

The 2025 IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl renews a 24-year dormant rivalry as two 8-5 Alabama teams, both conference runners-up, compete in Montgomery, boosting local fan interest.

  • On Tuesday, the Troy Trojans and Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet in the 2025 IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., airing on ESPN with kickoff at 8 p.m. Central.
  • After Jacksonville State's 2023 move to FBS, both Troy Trojans and Jacksonville State Gamecocks arrive 8-5 after conference title losses, with bowl organizers rekindling the rivalry in this year's pairing.
  • Jacksonville State running back Cam Cook ranks second nationally with 1,759 rushing yards, while Troy faces roster questions with three linemen sidelined, and odds favor Troy by 2.5 points, with SportsLine projecting the Over in over 60% of simulations.
  • The matchup represents the first FBS bowl between two Alabama teams, and Salute to Veterans Bowl organizers expect it to boost ticket sales and fan engagement in Montgomery, Ala., with ESPN providing national exposure.
  • The renewal has rekindled the rivalry and coaches say it lets players learn past traditions despite no word on the Ol' School Bell trophy for the Salute to Veterans Bowl.
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The Montgomery Advertiser broke the news in Montgomery, United States on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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