In this article, we will formulate a Army vs Navy Prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, December 14, at Northwest Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Navy Midshipmen vs Army Black Knights pick.
Can Navy Pull the Upset?
Navy have had seven wins this season butt none would be more important than this one if they were able to pick up a win here. Navy two games ago lost to Tulane 35-0, but they were able to bounce back in a big way lost game. Navy faced off against East Carolina in the last game and they scored 34 points and they ended up winning by 14 points. Braxton Woodson completed 12 of his 19 passes for 165 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. He also finished with 15 carries for 125 yards and two touchdowns.
Nathan Kent also had a strong game finishing with two catches for 68 yards and a touchdown. If Navy wants to find success in this game, the defense is going to step up here. Navy on the season is averaging 32.3 points while their defense is giving up 23.2 points per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- Army ranks 134th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (83.2).
- Army ranks 1st among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (35:43).
- Navy ranks 8th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (247.7).
- Navy ranks 125th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (195).
What a Season for Army
It has been quite the season for Army with only one loss this season, but if they were to lose this game, that would put quite the damper on the season. Army faced off against Tulane in the last game for the AAC and they were able to secure the 35-14 victory. Starting quarterback Bryson Daily finished with 17 yards passing but he also rushed with 25 carries for 126 yards and four touchdowns. Kayne Udoh finished with 20 carries for 158 yards and a touchdown. The defense gave up some yards, but they allowed only 14 points and they are going to need to the defense to be good again here. Army overall this season is averaging 32.9 points while their defense is giving up 15 points per game. In this game the defense is going to need to step up and really put the pressure on.
Army vs Navy Prediction
Army dominated Tulane in the last game and it’s going to be much of the same here. Army’s defense really stepped up and Navy is going to really struggle to move the ball again here. Dailly is going to have another huge game here, and this game is going to get out of control early. Army might not run up the score, but the lack of Navy is going to be the difference here. Don’t be shocked when Army wins this game by at least 17 points. This is going to be an easy victory. Back Army to cover the spread here.