Army Black Knights vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Prediction, 10/23/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Army Black Knights vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Location: H. A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, OK

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Hurricane (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-3) will compete against the Army Black Knights (4-2) at H. A. Chapman Stadium on Friday, October 23, 2026. Tulsa is 1.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 53.5.

The Army Black Knights come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Black Knights stepped onto the field against the Florida Atlantic Owls and took home the win by a score of 56-24. The Army Black Knights ended up running the ball 60 times and amassed 479 yds, earning them an average of 8.0 yards per attempt. For the game, they tallied 62 plays which converted into 481 yards. Army surrendered 34 completions on 49 tries for a total of 324 yds, and a completion percentage of 69.4%. On the ground, the Black Knights conceded 108 yards on 28 attempts, which is 3.9 yards per rush surrendered.

The Black Knights have tallied 2,560 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Army has totaled 3 touchdowns via the pass and 25 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 2 times. Army has amassed 140 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 23 penalties for 215 yards. As a unit they hold an average of 357.5 yards rushing which is 1st in college football. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Army Black Knights are averaging 34.8 points per contest.

Regarding yards through the air, the Black Knights have allowed 1,320 yds which has them ranked 60th in the nation. They are giving up 220.0 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 61.7%. In total, they have yielded 368.0 yards per outing ranking them 85th in D-1. They have conceded 9 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.1 yards per rushing attempt and 148.0 yards on the ground per contest this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 888 yards via the running game in 6 contests. The Black Knights sit in 40th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 20.0 points per contest.

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The Golden Hurricane step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Golden Hurricane walked away with a victory by a final of 38-17 when they faced the Rice Owls. The Golden Hurricane ended up finishing with 401 yards and they ran 63 plays (6.4 yds per play). Tulsa rushed the football for 4.2 yards per tote, finishing the game with 152 yards on 36 attempts. Tulsa surrendered 54 run attempts for 289 yds (5.4 yds per carry). The Golden Hurricane passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 62 yds on 4 for 8 through the air.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane hold an average of 364.0 yards/game, which is good for 90th in D-1. The Tulsa offense has totaled 333 penalty yds on 35 infractions, ranking them 109th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They average 159.6 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,117 yards for the season. They have thrown 1 pick while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have tallied 128 first downs. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Golden Hurricane are 72nd in college football scoring 29.0 points per game. Over the course of the season to this point, the Golden Hurricane have compiled 1,431 yards through the air as well as an average of 204.4 passing yards per outing, putting them at 97th in Division 1.

The Golden Hurricane are relinquishing 22.4 PPG, which has them sitting 60th in the nation. Tulsa has given up a total of 1,341 yards rushing (191.6 yards per outing) and 10 touchdowns on the ground on the season. They have given up 9 touchdowns from the passing game and 216.9 yards per outing, which has them sitting 81st in the nation. The Golden Hurricane defense has taken part in 522 plays, which has them ranked 136th in Division 1. Their defense has tallied 8 fumbles and 7 interceptions on the campaign. In total, they have surrendered 157 points.

Who will win tonight's Black Knights/Golden Hurricane college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Hurricane -1.5

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