Army vs Navy 2011 College Football Odds: The Midshipmen of the US Naval Academy (4-11) have had the upper hand in their football rivalry with the Black Knights of Army (3-8), as they shoot for their 10th consecutive win in the series this Saturday at FedEx Field in metro Washington D.C. Army The game will be televised nationally on CBS with a 2:30 p.m. ET kick-off.
Navy is favored to win the contest, installed as 7-chalk College Football Odds favorite over the Black Knights with a combined score total of 58. Army backers are getting +230 on the off shore moneyline while the price on betting Navy to win SU is -270 ($270 wager to win $100.
Army, which suffered a 42-14 setback at Temple in its last contest on Nov. 19, has lost five of its last six games. The Black Knights enter Saturday's matchup versus Navy carrying a 3-8 record.
Navy was eliminated from bowl contention when it dropped a 27-24 decision at San Jose State on Nov. 19. As a result, the Midshipmen (4-7) will miss the postseason for the first time since 2002.The Midshipmen hold a 55-49-7 edge in the all-time series. The Midshipmen took a 31-17 decision from the Black Knights last season. Army's last win over Navy dates back to a 26-17 verdict in 2001.
Saturday's showdown features two of the most prolific rushing offenses in the country. Army enters the contest as the national leader in rushing yards per game (350.9), while Navy is ranked fourth (313.7).
Army's offense, which is averaging 25.2 points per game, is directed by junior quarterback Trent Steelman. The third-year signal caller tops the team with 347 yards passing and ranks second on the squad with 583 yards rushing. Steelman has rushed for 11 touchdowns and thrown for two scores.
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