The Air Force Falcons (1-6) face off against the Army Black Knights (7-0) on Saturday, November 2nd. This game will be played at Michie Stadium in West Point and televised on CBS. Army is coming off a win in their previous game, while Air Force is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Colorado State. Kickoff is set for 12:00 ET.
Air Force Falcons vs Army Black Knights
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Air Force Offense Breakdown
Air Force’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 15.3 points per game, which ranks them 98th nationally. They are 132nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their passing game has been particularly weak, with only 100.6 yards per game, and they rank last in passer rating. John Busha, their quarterback, has thrown for 415 yards with five interceptions and just one touchdown.
Air Force is second in the nation in rushing attempts, averaging 52 carries per game, leading to 196.1 rushing yards per game. Dylan Carson is their leading rusher with 141 yards, averaging 3 yards per carry. Quin Smith leads the team in receiving with 207 yards and one touchdown.
Army Offense Breakdown
Army’s offense has been dominant on the ground, leading the nation with 360.9 rushing yards per game on 53.3 attempts. They are also 9th in scoring, averaging 40.4 points per game, and rank 1st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Kanye Udoh leads the team with 633 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.
Army is 2nd in third-down conversions, converting 54.7% of their attempts. Bryson Daily, the quarterback, has a passer rating of 142, with 629 passing yards and 7 touchdowns without an interception. Casey Reynolds leads the receivers with 293 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Air Force Team Defense
Air Force’s defense has allowed 27.4 points per game this season, including 21 points in their recent 21-13 loss to Colorado State. In that game, they gave up 334 total yards, with 192 rushing yards on 36 attempts and 142 passing yards.
Opponents have averaged 197.4 rushing yards per game against Air Force, while quarterbacks have posted a 98.8 passer rating, completing 63.4% of their passes for an average of 187.9 yards per game.
Air Force Team Defense
Army’s defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 3rd nationally by allowing just 12.4 points per game. They’ve been especially tough against the run, giving up only 79.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 4th in the country. Opponents have averaged 24.3 rushing attempts per game against Army, also the 4th fewest in the nation.
In their last game, Army’s defense allowed 28 points but also forced two interceptions. They gave up 505 total yards, including 236 rushing yards and 269 passing yards. East Carolina completed 16 of 29 passes against Army’s defense.
Air Force vs Army Trends
- In their last three games away from home, the Air Force Falcons have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 19 points per game in these contests.
- The Army Black Knights are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Air Force Falcons have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Army Black Knights have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Falcons vs Black Knights Prediction
Our projections have Army winning this matchup 34-6 as -23.5 point favorites at home against Air Force in week 10 of the college football season. With a combined score projection of 40 points and the over/under line at 41.5 points, we recommend taking the under.
For a point spread pick, we like Army to cover as heavy favorites at home.
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Last updated:October 29, 2024 Air Force Falcons, Army Black Knights