Oklahoma Sooners (6-6) vs. Navy Midshipmen (9-3)
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Navy Midshipmen December 27 2024 – The stage is set for an exciting match between Oklahoma Sooners and Navy Midshipmen on December 27, 2024, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in the Armed Forces Bowl, which will be aired on ESPN. Oklahoma Sooner look to find their form after a poor season, while Midshipmen come into the game having a good season with a 9-3 record. Both teams have potent quarterbacks and differing approaches, so it should be a great match-up to watch this Friday at 12:00 PM ET. This game is also a must-view for every college football fan around the globe.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Navy Midshipmen December 27 2024 Game Info
| When: | Friday, December 27, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Amon G. Carter Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Navy Midshipmen Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Oklahoma | -165 | -3.5 | Over 43.5 (-105) |
| Navy | +140 | +3.5 | Under 43.5 (-115) |
The Sooners begin this game as marginal favorites with a spread of -3.5. Even though they have not shown good form recently, their historical superiority against the teams from the AAC instils some confidence. At the same time, because of Navy’s impressive ATS record (8-3 in the last 11), they are a good risk to take as an underdog. As the total is set at 43.5, it would be prudent for the gamblers to be conscious that the Sooner’s chances of going OVER are high and that Navy would prefer an under-outcome.
Jackson Arnold QB vs. Blake Horvath QB
The Oklahoma youngster, Jackson Arnold, has been entertaining to watch with 1,421 passing yards and 12 touchdown passes this season. Although he completed 62.6 percent of his passes, he could not have had it worse while being a target of so many sacks. Arnold has proven his ability to make long passes such as his 80 yard pass so maybe he could test Navy’s secondary, as long as he doesn’t turn the ball over.
Blake Horvath from Navy is a smart and explosive player, making him who he is today as he rounds up a total of 1,261 passing yards at 9.9 yards per attempt. He has a passer rating of 168.4, which is one of the best in football, and as he throws only 4 interceptions in a season, he is an absolute nightmare for the opposing team. Together with his dual-threat, he further strengthens Navy’s ready attack and presents several problems for Oklahoma’s defense.
Sooners Seek Redemption After Inconsistent Play
The Sooners find themselves in the bowl game after a rough end to the season. Out of their last five games, they have only won two, one of them being a rather crushing defeat of 17-37 against LSU. But high performances, such as a victory against Maine by a score of 59-14 also show what they are capable of. In order to take some of the burden off Arnold and get their attack on the move again, running back Taylor Tatum (272 rushing yards, 5.1 YPC) and tight end Bauer Sharp (324 receiving yards) will certainly have to step up.
Midshipmen Ride Momentum into Bowl Season
Navy’s performance during the season, has cohesively improved, as evidenced from back-to-back wins against Army (31-13) and East Carolina (34-20). Eli Heidenreich has spearheaded a thunderous rushing attack, which has been the hallmark of Navy’s season thus far, as he averages an impressive 6.9 yards per carry. Nathan Kent at wide receiver has a receiving average of 21.1 yards per catch giving upcoming games great anticipation of big plays. All of this, combined with containing USF to just seven points, showcase why Navy’s offense and defense are strong equivalents.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Trends
The Sooners have struggled to maintain consistency, going 2-5 SU in their last seven games. However, they thrive in December, with four of their last five games in the month hitting the OVER. Notably, Oklahoma is 6-1 SU in Friday games, which bodes well for their Armed Forces Bowl aspirations.
Navy Midshipmen Betting Trends
Navy’s defense has driven their success, with the total going UNDER in 14 of their last 20 December games. They are 8-3 ATS this season and have excelled in Friday matchups, going 6-1 ATS in their last seven. Their ability to outperform expectations makes them a strong underdog bet.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Navy Midshipmen Betting Previews
Oklahoma’s maximum strength of attack will seek to counter the focused defense executed by Navy, which seems to provide an intriguing matchup. The Sooners have the capability of overcoming the -3.5 spread but the Midshipmen’s efficiency and form is the reason for them as an alluring underdog. The total of 43.5 seems like low but it can easily get to UNDER due to the fact that Navy’s style of play focuses on physicality.
As for the prop bets, Navy’s Eli Heidenreich over rushing yards and Oklahoma’s Jackson Arnold passing touchdowns will offer good odds. It seems likely that whichever team commits less turnovers will win this match and for that Oklahoma will have to ensure they don’t get careless with the ball.
Score Prediction: Navy Midshipmen 24, Oklahoma Sooners 20.
