OU football vs Navy live score updates from the Armed Forces Bowl

On December 28, 2024By Littum

FORT WORTH, Texas – For the first time in its history, OU football will take on a service academy in a bowl matchup.

The Sooners face Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl at 11 a.m. Friday in a game that will be televised on ESPN.

OU will be without a linebacker Danny Stutsman and security Billy Bowmanwho has opted out of the bowl to prepare for the NFL Draft, while plenty of other transfer players will also be out.

The transfer portal’s losses include quarterback Jackson Arnoldtight end Bauer Sharp and a number of wide receivers.

The Before will be looking for their first bowl win in the Brent Venables era and to avoid their second losing season in their last three.

However, they will have a tough match.

Navy, coached by Westmoore grad Brian Newberry, runs a unique three-pronged offense that emphasizes defense.

The Midshipmen looking for just the sixth 10-win season in Navy history.

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This section will be updated when the game starts.

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OU vs Navy time today

Date: Friday 27 Dec
Time: 11 a.m. CST
Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas

What channel is OU vs Navy on today?

TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: Fubo (free trial version)
Radio: KRXO 107.7-FM

OU vs Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl will be televised nationally on ESPN. Courtney Lyle and Rene Ingoglia will call the game from the stands at Amon G. Carter Stadium, with Morgan Uber reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBOwhich offers a free trial to new subscribers.

OU vs Navy history

Series record: The Navy leads 1-0
OU’s last win: No
Navy’s last victory: October 12, 1965 at Norman (10-0)

OU vs Navy predictions

Here is a selection to choose from The Oklahoman staff. Our full predictions can be found here.

Ryan Aber, OU beat writer

Navy 24, OU 21

ANCHOR WEIGHT

The Midshipmen’s triple option leaves the Sooners defense playing without Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman. Michael Hawkins Jr. and Xavier Robinson are effective on the ground, but it’s not enough as Navy pulls it off.

Joe Mussatto, Columnist

Navy 23, OU 21

Opt out

Navy’s triple-option flummoxes OU in the Armed Forces Bowl. The Midshipmen control the clock and hold on as the Sooners miss a late field goal.

Colton Sulley, OU beat writer

Navy 27, OU 21

KNOT TOO BAD

With opt-outs and dropouts galore, the Sooners are struggling on both sides of the ball. Blake Horvath and the Midshipmen continue their momentum from the Army game and edge a victory.

OU vs Navy odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM from Friday:

Spread: OU with 2.5
Above/below: 43.5
Money line: OU -140, Navy +120

OU vs Navy injury updates

The biggest unknown for the Sooners is the status of wide receiver Deion Burks, who played in only one of OU’s last eight games due to injury.

Burks said earlier this month that he hoped to play in the game.

If Burks isn’t available, the Sooners wouldn’t have a wide receiver available on non-scholarships.

OU will be without running back Jovantae Barnes.

OU vs Navy weather update

The temperature at kickoff is expected to be 60 degrees with winds around 9 mph from the south-southwest, according to the National Weather Service. There is no chance of precipitation.

OU football 2024 schedule

Friday, August 30: vs. Temple (W, 51-3)
Saturday 7 September: vs. Houston (W, 16-12)
Saturday 14 September: vs. Tulane (W, 34-19)
Saturday 21 September: vs. no. 7 Tennessee* (L, 25-15)
Saturday 28 September: at Auburn* (W, 27-21)
Saturday 5 October: CITY
Saturday 12 October: vs. no. 1 Texas* (L, 34-3)
Saturday 19 October: vs. South Carolina* (L, 35-9)
Saturday 26 October: on no. 18 Miss Ole* (L, 26-14)
Saturday 2 November: vs. Maine (W, 59-14)
Saturday 9 November: at no. 22 Missouri* (L, 30-23)
Saturday 16 November: CITY
Saturday 23 November: vs. no. 7 Alabama* (W, 24-3)
Saturday 30 November: at LSU* (L, 37-17)
Record: 6-6 overall, 2-6 in SEC play

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Navy football 2024 schedule

Saturday 31 August: vs. Bucknell (W, 49-21)
Saturday 7 September: vs. Temple* (W, 38-11)
Saturday 14 September: CITY
Saturday 21 September: vs. Memphis* (W, 56-44)
Saturday 28 September: at UAB* (W, 41-18)
Saturday 5 October: at Air Force (W, 34-7)
Saturday 12 October: CITY
Saturday 19 October: vs. Charlotte* (W, 51-17)
Saturday 26 October: vs. Notre Dame at East Rutherford, NJ (L, 51-14)
Saturday 2 November: at Rice* (L, 24-10)
Saturday 9 November: at South Florida* (L, 28-7)
Saturday 16 November: vs. Tulane* (L, 35-0)
Saturday 23 November: CITY
Friday, November 29: at East Carolina* (W, 34-20)
Saturday 7 December: CITY
Saturday 14 December: vs. Army at Landover, Maryland (W, 31-13)
Record: 9-3 overall, 6-2 in American Athletic Conference play

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