Army vs Tulsa Picks and Prediction – 10/5/2024

Army enters this game undefeated with a 4-0 record, while Tulsa is 2-3, struggling to find consistency. Army dominated Temple in the last matchup, winning 42-14, while Tulsa suffered a 52-20 blowout loss to North Texas. The Black Knights look to continue a perfect season against a Tulsa team that has been inconsistent on both sides of the ball. Dominate the college scene with our College Football picks.

Army's offense is led by quarterback Bryson Daily, who has been a dual-threat, passing for 240 yards and 3 touchdowns, while also rushing for 492 yards and 8 touchdowns. Army's run-heavy scheme is thriving, averaging 6.5 yards per carry and accumulating 1,485 rushing yards over the first four games. Running back Noah Short has also been a key contributor with 344 rushing yards on 25 carries. This relentless ground attack allows Army to control the clock and wear down defenses.

Defensively, Army has been dominant, giving up only 10.5 points per game. The run defense is particularly strong, allowing just 71 rushing yards per game. Linebacker Kyle Fortner leads the defense with 19 total tackles, while the unit has forced 6 interceptions and recorded 7 sacks. Army's defense complements the offense by creating turnovers and limiting the opposition's scoring opportunities, which has been the foundation of the undefeated season.

Tulsa, on the other hand, has struggled, especially after the most recent loss to North Texas. Quarterback Cardell Williams has thrown for 980 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, while top receiver, Keylon Benjamin, has 427 yards and 2 touchdowns. The rushing attack has been inconsistent, with Anthony Watkins leading the way with 218 yards and 3 touchdowns. Tulsa’s offense has shown flashes, but they’ve been unable to produce consistently and are averaging 24.6 points per game.

Defensively, Tulsa has been vulnerable, allowing 33.4 points per game, and the inability to stop the run will be a major issue against Army's rushing attack. Tulsa has only managed 10 sacks and forced 3 turnovers this season. Safety Dorian Hodge leads the team with 30 tackles, but overall, the defense has struggled to get stops, especially in key situations. For Tulsa to compete, they will need a strong defensive performance to slow down Army's run game, which seems like a tall task.

Army’s powerful rushing attack and stout defense will likely overpower Tulsa's vulnerable defense and inconsistent offense. Expect the Black Knights to dominate the game, controlling the tempo and wearing down Tulsa with their ground game.

Final Score Prediction: Army wins 35-14.