Oklahoma vs. Navy: Predictions, odds for Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, set to take place at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, will feature the Oklahoma Sooners face off against the Navy Midshipmen on Friday, December 27.
The Sooners are coming off a challenging season that included tough losses, surprising upsets against powerhouse teams, and the departure of offensive coordinator Seth Littrell during their first year in the SEC. Oklahoma will now rely on freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. after starter Jackson Arnold chose to enter the transfer portal. Hawkins started three games this season, completing 48 of 77 pass attempts for 536 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
The Midshipmen, with an impressive 8-3 record, are entering the bowl game with a strong momentum, finishing third in the ACC. Navy's offense is spearheaded by quarterback Blake Horvath, who posted a 58.5% completion rate, accumulating 1,154 yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions during the regular season.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the highly anticipated Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, a game that promises to be a thrilling clash of football prowess.
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl predictions: Oklahoma vs. Navy
Paste BN: Writers split on winner
- Scooby Axson: Navy
- Jordan Mendoza: Navy
- Paul Myerberg: Oklahoma
- Erick Smith: Oklahoma
- Eddie Timanus: Navy
- Dan Wolken: Oklahoma
ESPN: Navy 24, Oklahoma 20
Adam Rittenberg writes: "The Sooners return to a Big 12 stadium seeking a better result than their last appearance in Fort Worth, a 55-24 loss to TCU in 2022. They take on a Navy team capable of piling up points with a new offense coordinated by Drew Cronic and featuring dual-threat quarterback Blake Horvath. But Navy's offensive mojo slowed in the second half of the season, and Oklahoma will need to lean on its own stout defense after quarterback Jackson Arnold and others are headed to the portal. Sooners coach Brent Venables is trying to avoid his second 6-7 season in three years, ahead of a pivotal 2025 campaign. Oklahoma's defensive opt-outs are worth watching, and there are more guarantees on the Navy side."
Docs Sports: Take Navy
Staff writes: "The Midshipmen have earned 4,131 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Navy has amassed 13 touchdowns through the air and 33 touchdowns via the ground. Navy has accumulated 195 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 57 penalties for 475 yds. As a team they have an average of 247.4 yards via the ground game ranking them 8th in the nation. Concerning scoring points, the Navy Midshipmen are averaging 32.3 points per outing."
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl odds, lines: Oklahoma vs. Navy
The Oklahoma Sooners are favorites to defeat the Navy Midshipmen, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
Odds as of afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 26
- Spread: Oklahoma (-2.5)
- Moneylines: Oklahoma (-140); Navy (+120)
- Over/under: 43.5
How to watch Oklahoma vs. Navy in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
- Date: Friday, Dec. 27
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: ESPN+
- Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium (Fort Worth, Texas)
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