COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Navy enters with a 1-1 record and a strong early offensive profile, fueled by 72 total points and 752 rushing yards across two games. Even in a loss, the Midshipmen have shown they can move the ball consistently on the ground and generate a high yards-per-play figure. UAB is 1-2 and has allowed 83 points in three games, while its offense has averaged only 21.0 points per game and 4.8 yards per play. The Blazers have also struggled to stop opponents from producing efficient yardage, which creates a difficult path against a Navy team that leans on physical run-game volume and ball control.
Navy has the cleaner offensive profile and the clearer rushing edge, while UAB has given up too much scoring and too much efficient yardage to inspire confidence in an outright stop. The Midshipmen’s run-heavy attack should help them control tempo and build a lead that holds through four quarters. My projected final score is Navy Midshipmen 34, UAB Blazers 24, which supports Navy -6.5 as the best betting angle.
