Game: Army Black Knights vs. Florida Atlantic Owls

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, FL

TV: CBSN

Odds/point distribution: Owls (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Army Black Knights (1-0) travel to FAU Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024, where they will face the Florida Atlantic Owls (0-1). Florida Atlantic starts as the favorite with a 3.5 point lead. The betting total is 43.

The Army Black Knights come into this matchup with a season record of 1-0. In their last matchup, the Black Knights faced the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and won 42-7. The Army Black Knights ran the ball a total of 56 times for 375 yards, an average of 6.7 yards per attempt. At the end of the game, they ran 64 plays that gave them a total of 432 yards. Army conceded 10 completions on 19 attempts for a total of 110 yards and a completion rate of 52.6%. When it came to stopping the run, the Black Knights gave up 172 yards on 33 attempts, an average of 5.2 yards per run allowed.

When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the Army Black Knights are averaging 42.0 points per game. As a unit, they have averaged 375.0 yards through the running game, which ranks second nationally. The Black Knights have totaled 432 yards this season. As for putting the ball in the end zone, Army has scored 0 touchdowns through the air and 6 rushing touchdowns. Army has scored 26 first downs and has been penalized for 1 5-yard rushing penalty. They have not lost the ball yet.

The Black Knights rank 33rd in the country in opponent scoring and allow 7.0 PPG. They are giving up an average of 5.2 yards per game and 172.0 rushing yards per game on the year. On the year, they have given up 172 rushing yards in one game. In terms of yards through the air, the Black Knights are allowing 110 yards, which ranks 21st in D-1. They have allowed 110.0 yards per game through the pass, in addition to allowing a 52.6% completion rate. Overall, they are giving up 282.0 yards per game, which ranks 58th in Division 1. They have allowed no TDs through the air, as well as 1 touchdown through the running game.

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The Owls enter this game 0-1 this year. The last time they were on the field, the Owls lost 16-10 to the Michigan State Spartans. Florida Atlantic allowed 37 rushing attempts for 179 yards (4.8 yards per carry). The Owls’ pass defense had a 41.7% completion rate, giving up 114 yards on 10 of 24 passes. The Owls finished the game with a total of 248 yards on 72 plays (3.4 yards per play). Florida Atlantic ran for 2.8 yards per carry and finished the game with a total of 132 yards on 47 carries.

In terms of points scored, the Owls rank 119th in the nation with an average of 10.0 PPG. The Florida Atlantic Owls average 248.0 yards per game, which ranks them 117th in college football. The Florida Atlantic offense has accumulated 55 yards in penalties on 5 violations, which ranks them 85th in college football in terms of damage done to their team. They have thrown 2 interceptions without allowing a fumble, and they have gained 19 first downs. On the season so far, the Owls have thrown for 116 yards passing, which ranks them 121st in college football. They average 132.0 yards per game on the ground.

The Owls give up 16.0 points per game, which ranks 68th in D-1. Florida Atlantic has allowed 179 total yards on the ground this season, along with 2 touchdowns by running. They have allowed 16 points this season. They have allowed no touchdowns through the air and 114.0 yards/game, which ranks 25th in Division 1. The Owls’ defense has been involved in 61 plays, which ranks 52nd in Division 1. They have had 1 fumble recovery and 2 interceptions this year.

Who will win the Black Knights/Owls college football game against the spread tonight?

Man’s tip: Take the Black Knights +3.5

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