USF Bulls vs Army Black Knights Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs Army Black Knights

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Michie Stadium in West Point, NY

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Black Knights (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Army Black Knights (1-0) are hosting the USF Bulls (1-0) at Michie Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. USF opens this game as 3.5-point dogs. The total is 48.

The USF Bulls head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Bulls played the FIU Panthers and took home the win by a score of 19-9. At the end of the game, they tallied 56 plays which converted into 208 yards. The USF Bulls ran the ball 38 times and compiled 108 yards, which came out to an average of 2.8 yds per carry. Against the rush, the Bulls conceded 80 yds on 25 tries, which averages out to 3.2 yds per run allowed. USF relinquished 31 completions on 50 attempts for a total of 301 yds, and a completion rate of 62.0%.

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Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the USF Bulls have an average of 19.0 PPG. As a team they're averaging 108.0 yards rushing which is 108th in the nation. The Bulls currently have 208 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, USF has amassed no touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. USF has 14 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 4 penalties for 30 yards. They haven't turned the ball over yet.

The Bulls are sitting in 37th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 9.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.2 yards per rush and 80.0 yards on the ground per game this season. During the season, they have allowed 80 rushing yards through 1 game. Concerning passing yardage, the Bulls have conceded 301 yards which ranks them 109th in college football. They are conceding 301.0 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.0%. Overall, they have relinquished 381.0 yards/game ranking them 92nd in D-1. They have conceded 1 touchdown via the pass as well as no touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Black Knights come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Black Knights went home victorious with a score of 59-3 against the Bryant Bulldogs. Army rushed for 10.0 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 569 yards on 57 carries. The Black Knights finished the game with a total of 648 yards while they ran 70 plays (9.3 yds per play). The Black Knights passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 47.8%, surrendering 98 yds on 11 for 23 passing. Army conceded 30 running attempts for 67 yds (2.2 yds per rush).

Regarding this team's ability to score points, the Black Knights rank 13th in the nation holding an average of 59.0 points per game. The Army Black Knights hold an average of 648.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 6th in the country. The Army offense has 25 yds of penalties on 2 violations, which ranks them 131st in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away no interception while losing no fumbles and they have earned 31 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Black Knights have thrown for a total of 79 yards via the pass. They are averaging 569.0 yards per game via the rush.

Army has yielded a total of 67 rushing yards in addition to no touchdowns rushing for the season. They have surrendered no touchdowns through the air as well as 98.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 19th in college football. Their defense has compiled no fumbles recovered and no picks this year. The Black Knights defense has participated in 53 plays, which has them sitting 24th in college football. The Black Knights are surrendering 3.0 points per contest, which puts them 18th in Division 1.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Black Knights -3.5

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