The Army Black Knights host the UAB Blazers in a lopsided matchup on October 12, 2024, where the undefeated Black Knights are expected to continue their strong season. Army’s success has been built around their dominant triple-option offense, which has averaged an astounding 371 rushing yards per game. Led by quarterback Bryson Daily, who has been effective both through the air and on the ground, Army’s offense has been nearly unstoppable. In their previous game against Tulsa, Army scored 35 unanswered points and totaled 321 rushing yards, proving their ability to control the tempo and dominate opponents on the ground. UAB, on the other hand, comes into the game reeling from a rough start to the season. After a strong opening win against Alcorn State, the Blazers have dropped four consecutive games, including a crushing 71-20 loss to Tulane.

Quarterback Jalen Kitna has struggled, with inconsistent performances and turnovers hampering UAB’s ability to stay competitive. Defensively, UAB has been unable to stop the run, allowing over 317 rushing yards against Tulane. This is a concerning statistic as they prepare to face one of the top rushing attacks in the country. For Army, the key will be to execute their game plan—control the clock, limit mistakes, and wear down UAB’s defense with their powerful ground game. If Army can build an early lead, they will put tremendous pressure on UAB’s offense, which has not been built to come from behind. UAB’s chances will rely on avoiding turnovers and finding ways to slow down Army’s rushing attack, but based on their recent performances, this seems unlikely.