 Saturday’s FREE NCAA Football Selection
Saturday’s FREE NCAA Football Selection
Army vs. Navy OVER 50½
The Commander in Chief Trophy is up for grabs on Saturday, as one of the great college football traditions is renewed with the Army-Navy game. The Midshipmen have won the last 3 matchups, but the Knights enter the game on a roll, winners of their last four games. Navy has also played well of late, winning two of its last three games.
The Middies run a very effective option-style offense that is averaging a healthy 288 rushing ypg. On the defensive side of the ball is where Navy is a bit vulnerable, allowing 26 ppg and 362 total ypg. The team has had some problems against the run and has forced few turnovers.
After a dismal start, Army has really turned things around on offense in recent weeks, and is now averaging 20 ppg. The real story is how their scoring output has increased in each of their last 5 games, going from 10 points to 17, 20, 27, 34, and 38 points in successive games. In the team's last game, Army racked up 377 total yards, including an impressive 300 rushing yards, in the 38-10 win over Arkansas State. The Army defense has improved over the last few weeks as well, but is still giving up over 25 ppg.
Both teams come into this game playing well, especially on offense. Army has had a very hard time trying to stop the Navy option game allowing 58, 34, and 42 points in the last 3 years. This year, Army should be much more competitive, at least on offense. While this game is often played in the snow or sub-zero conditions, the weather should be decent and not hinder the offenses. We look for both teams to move the ball and put points on the board, pushing this game OVER the TOTAL. | 
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