The Army Black Knights will take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in a key midseason matchup, with Army looking to maintain its undefeated record and Tulsa hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch. Army has been dominant on the ground, averaging 371.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks first in the nation. Led by quarterback Bryson Daily, who has rushed for 492 yards and 11 touchdowns, the Black Knights’ triple-option attack has been difficult for opponents to stop. In their last game, Army racked up 417 rushing yards and held Temple to just 219 total yards in a 42-14 blowout victory. On the other hand, Tulsa has struggled with consistency on both sides of the ball.

Quarterback Kirk Francis has thrown for 980 yards and 6 touchdowns, but he has also thrown 4 interceptions, and turnovers have been a recurring issue for the Golden Hurricane. In their most recent game, Tulsa was routed 52-20 by North Texas, allowing 439 passing yards and 10.3 yards per play. Their inability to stop explosive plays has been a major factor in their defensive woes. The key to this game will be whether Tulsa’s defense can find a way to slow down Army’s potent rushing attack. If Tulsa can force Army into third-and-long situations and limit big plays, they might be able to keep it close. However, if the Black Knights establish their ground game early, it could be a long day for the Golden Hurricane defense.