Predictions, latest odds for Oklahoma vs. Navy

On December 27, 2024By Littum

The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, set to take place at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, will feature Oklahoma Sooners face against Midshipmen of the Navy Saturday, December 27.

The Before is 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 the freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. after starting, Jackson Arnold chose to enter the transfer portal. Hawkins started three games this season and completed 48 of 77 pass attempts for 536 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

The Midshipmenwith an impressive 8-3 record, enters the bowl game with strong momentum and finishes third in the ACC. Navy’s offense is led by the quarterback Blake Horvathwho had a 58.5% completion rate and accumulated 1,154 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions during the regular season.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the highly anticipated Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, a game that promises to be an exciting clash of football skills.

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl predictions: Oklahoma vs Navy

USA TODAY: Writers shared about winning

Scooby Axon: Fleet
Jordan Mendoza: Fleet
Paul Myerberg: Oklahoma
Eric Smith: Oklahoma
Eddie Timanus: Fleet
Dan Wolken: Oklahoma

ESPN: Navy 24, Oklahoma 20

Adam Rittenberg writes: “The Sooners return to a Big 12 stadium looking for 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 to pick 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 have to lean up of his 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 crucial 2025 campaign.. Oklahoma’s defensive opt-outs are worth looking at and there are more guarantees on the fleet side.”

Docs Sport: Take Navy

Staff writes: “The Midshipmen have gained 4,131 total yards on the year. When it comes to getting into the end zone, 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 average 247.4 yards via the ground game, which ranks them 8th in In terms of scoring, the Navy Midshipmen are averaging 32.3 points per game.

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl odds, lines: Oklahoma vs Navy

The Oklahoma Sooners are favorites to defeat the Navy Midshipmen, according to BetMGM college football odds.

Odds from Thursday afternoon, December 26

Spread: Oklahoma (-2.5)
Money Lines: Oklahoma (-140); Navy (+120)
Above/below: 43.5

How to watch Oklahoma vs. Navy in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

Date: Friday 27 Dec
Time: 12:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN
Current: ESPN+
Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium (Fort Worth, Texas)

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