The storied rivalry between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen continues on December 14, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Both teams have showcased impressive performances this season, setting the stage for a compelling matchup.
Team Overviews
Army Black Knights
Army enters the game with a remarkable 11-1 record, including an undefeated 8-0 run in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Their season highlights feature a dominant ground game, averaging 314.4 rushing yards per game, the highest in the nation. Quarterback Bryson Daily has been instrumental, leading the team with 29 rushing touchdowns, tying for the most in college football.
Navy Midshipmen
Navy has rebounded from previous seasons, achieving an 8-3 record and securing their first winning season since 2019. The Midshipmen’s offense emphasizes the triple-option attack, averaging 200.5 rushing yards per game. Fullback Alex Tecza leads the team with 724 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
Key Players to Watch
Army Black Knights
QB Bryson Daily: A dual-threat quarterback, Daily has amassed 859 passing yards with six touchdowns and 821 rushing yards with seven touchdowns this season.
WR Isaiah Alston: Leading the receiving corps with 266 yards and two touchdowns, Alston provides a deep threat in Army’s offense.
LB Leo Lowin: Anchoring the defense with 72 tackles and three sacks, Lowin is pivotal in stopping the run.
Navy Midshipmen
FB Alex Tecza: The primary ball carrier, Tecza has recorded 724 rushing yards and five touchdowns, crucial to Navy’s ground attack.
WR Eli Heidenreich: As the leading receiver, Heidenreich has 326 yards and four touchdowns, adding versatility to the offense.
LB Colin Ramos: Leading the defense with 94 tackles and two sacks, Ramos plays a key role in defensive schemes.
Betting Trends and Insights
The Under has hit 47 times in the past 59 Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy matchups, though the past two matchups in this series have resulted in an Over in 2022 and a push in 2023.
Army has won six of the last eight meetings in this rivalry, covering the spread in five of those games.
Both teams emphasize the run, with Army ranking first and Navy 13th nationally in rushing yards per game.
Game Prediction
Considering both teams’ strengths and recent performances, Army’s potent rushing offense and solid defense position them as the favorites. Navy’s improvement this season suggests a competitive game, but Army’s consistency gives them the edge.
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