Army vs Florida Atlantic Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Army Black Knights will be on the road for the first time in 2024 in Week 2 with a game in Boca Raton against Florida Atlantic. Army comes in red hot on a 5 game win streak dating back to last season following a 35 blowout of Lehigh in game one of the year. Defensively Army controlled the game against Lehigh giving up less than 300 yards and seven points after forcing 2 turnovers in the game. The Army offense dominated however pouring in 42 points after 21 in each half on 432 total yards of offense. For more college action see our College Football Picks.

Bryson Daily led the Army offense completing 3 passes for 35 yards and ran the ball 17 times for 78 yards and two scores. Noah short led all ball carriers in the game with 83 yards and one touchdown on 8 carries, while Kanye Udoh added 75 yards and two scores on 15 carries. Casey Reynolds was the lead receiver for army with 22 yards despite just one reception.

The Florida Atlantic Owls limp into week two of the season riding a lengthy losing streak dating back to last season following a six point loss against Michigan State. The Florida Atlantic defense was unable to hold up giving up sixteen points despite none in the second half on 293 total yards. Offensively Florida Atlantic did move the ball well enough compiling 248 yards but scored just 10 points after turning the ball over 2 times.

Cam Fancher led the way for the Florida Atlantic offense completing 12 passes for 116 yards and one score and ran the ball 25 times for 67 yards as well. Omari Hayes led all receivers in the game for Florida Atlantic with 74 yards on five catches. Jayshon Platt compiled 21 yards and one score on two receptions.

The Army Black Knights have had them better success over their last several games with Florida Atlantic is a stout team. Look for the Owls to play to their strengths in front of their home fans as they stifle one of the best run games in the nation. Take Florida Atlantic to figure out a way to pull off the home victory in week two against army. Final Score Prediction, Florida Atlantic Owls win and cover 28-17.