The college football postseason continues with more bowl game action, as the Troy Trojans take on the Jackson State Tigers in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl in Cramton. This one’s being played purely for pride between schools that are some 150 miles apart — and they haven’t played each other since 2001.
Following James Madison securing a historic playoff bid last week — beating Troy in the Championship Game, no less — we know that anything can happen on the field and you can be sure that Troy will want to bounce back from that Sun Belt Conference title loss.
We’ve already seen great bowl season action with Boise State vs. Washington in the LA Bowl, and this game promises to deliver plenty more bowl game fun.
If you want to watch Troy vs. Jackson State for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Troy vs. Jackson State?
Troy vs. Jackson State takes place at 9 p.m. ET on Dec. 16. This game is held at the Cramton Bowl.
Troy vs. Jackson State is broadcast on ESPN.
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How to watch Troy vs. Jackson State from anywhere in the world
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