Navy +11
The more I’ve been combing through this one the more I like it. Off the bat, the 1-4 record is giving us some value here.
Memphis D is a sieve, no other way to say it. The passing teams have gashed them, then Temple and Tulsa, not exactly juggernauts, got them good on the ground as well. Obviously Navy is one dimensional, but that won’t matter tonight. Arky St hung 50 on Memphis for God’s sake.
Navy’s D isn’t anything to write home about either. The YPP hasn’t been pretty, but we do have to give credence to the fact they’ve had to stop some awfully dynamic offenses so far. Their saving grace has been 3rd down…which is a sign that they’ve got spine.
Some may say Oh, they’ve got a big game hosting Cincinnati next week and this is a look ahead spot. I say no way. At 1-4, the Shipmen know they’ve gotta get their option machine humming if they want a chance in hell next week. Pedal will be to the metal here against a Memphis team that may still be living on the reputation of years past a bit. Navy coming hard to score and win tonight, and they just might.
Over is also a good conclusion to make in this one. Good luck everyone!