The Navy Midshipmen battle the Tulane Green Wave this week in a game that will feature the AAC’s third-leading rusher, Keenan Reynolds (598 yards, 9 TDs). Navy (4-1) enters this game hoping to keep up its positive momentum, while Tulane (2-4) will aim to pick up a much-needed win. The game will air Saturday, Oct 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBSS.
In its last game before the bye, Navy lost to Notre Dame 41-24. Quentin Ezell had a great game running the ball in the loss, rushing six times for 75 yards and two TDs. Tulane also fell short, had an ugly loss against Houston 42-7. Devon Breaux had a solid performance for the Green Wave, pulling in three receptions for 88 yards.
This week’s matchup between the Midshipmen and Green Wave has even odds and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available.
With a 4-1 record both Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS), the Midshipmen will look to improve as they head into Week 8. A focal point of Navy’s offense is the running game, which ranks third in the country with 335.4 rushing yards per game. During their last five games, the Midshipmen have improved their pass coverage, giving up an average of 205.0 passing yards. In the second quarter, Navy is a tough test, putting up 16.8 points. Penalties aren’t likely to cost Navy this week’s game. They earn the seventh-fewest penalties among Division I teams, averaging only 4.4 per game.
In the other locker room, the Green Wave head into Week 8 with records of 2-4 for both ATS and SU. The Midshipmen are matching up with Tulane’s defense at an inopportune time. Over the last five games, Tulane’s opponents have only averaged 234.4 yards through the air. The Midshipmen need to be careful with the football against the Green Wave. Their defense ranks ninth in the country with 1.2 fumbles recovered per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – Navy, ATS Winner – Navy
Notes
Navy is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games.
Navy is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Navy’s last 7 games at home.
Navy is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tulane.
Navy is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tulane.
Tulane is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Navy.
Tulane is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Navy.
Tulane is 2-0 SU when leading at the start of the 4th quarter this season. Navy is 4-0 SU when leading after three quarters.
The Navy offensive passing attack is ranked only 128th nationally, while the Tulane pass defense is ranked 94th. The Green Wave passing game is ranked just 88th, compared to the 46th-ranked pass defense of the Midshipmen.
