| MATCHUP | Army Black Knights | Tulsa Golden Hurricane |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-2 | 4-3 |
| Spread | +1.5 -110 | -1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +100 | -120 |
| Total | Over 53.5 (-112) | Under 53.5 (-108) |
| Where | Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK | |
| When | Friday, October 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
In this article, we will formulate an Army vs Tulsa Prediction for this College Football Week 8 matchup on Friday, October 23rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview
Tulsa has a 4-3 record and a 1-2 record in the American. They are coming off a 38-17 road win against Rice and will face Tulane and Florida Atlantic next.
Offensively, Tulsa averages 29 points per game, ranking 72nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 22.4 points per game, which is 60th. Tulsa averages 364 total yards per game (204.4 passing and 159.6 rushing), while allowing 408.4 total yards per game (191.6 rushing and 216.9 passing).
Baylor Hayes leads Tulsa with 1,081 passing yards with 61.5% completed passes and 8 touchdowns. Damari Alston leads the team in rushing yards with 370, while Oran Singleton has a team-high 474 receiving yards and 38 receptions. Defensively, Chris Thompson Jr. has a team-high 66 total tackles (25 of them solo), while Kyran Duhon leads the team with 6 sacks.
Army Black Knights Preview
Army has a 4-2 record and a 3-1 record in the American. They are coming off a 56-24 home win against Florida Atlantic and will face Memphis and Air Force next.
Offensively, Army averages 34.8 points per game, ranking 39th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 20 points per game, which is 40th. Army averages 426.7 total yards per game (69.2 passing and 357.5 rushing), while allowing 368 total yards per game (148 rushing and 220 passing).
Cale Hellums leads Army with 358 passing yards with 56.1% completed passes and 3 touchdowns and a team-high 719 rushing yards, while Brady Anderson has a team-high 102 receiving yards and 7 receptions. Defensively, Elijah Walton has a team-high 42 total tackles (18 of them solo), while Victor Afolabi leads the team with 3 sacks.
Army Black Knights @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends: Week 8
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win
- Army has lost 17 of its last 18 October games as an underdog.
- The favorite has won each of Tulsa’s last six games.
- The home team has covered the spread in six of Tulsa’s last seven games.
- Army has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six October games as an underdog.
- Tulsa has won the first half in each of its last six home games.
Why the Army Black Knights will win
- Tulsa has lost each of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
- Army has won seven of its last nine games in October.
- The underdog has covered the spread in five of Tulsa’s last six games at Chapman Stadium.
- Tulsa has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six October games as a favorite.
- Army has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tulsa’s last five games in October have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Army’s last five October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Kyran Duhon/Marlin Dean lead the American Conference for sacks (6.0) this season.
Army Black Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Cale Hellums ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for rushing touchdowns (13) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulsa ranks 6th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (77.3).
- Tulsa ranks 132nd among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (156).
- Army ranks 1st among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (357.5).
- Army ranks 137th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (69.2).
Army vs Tulsa Prediction
In this Army vs Tulsa prediction, Tulsa is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Tulsa is being slight home favorites when they have a worse record, they are 1-3 in their last 4 games and have been weaker both offensively and defensively. Army is a top-40 team both offensively and defensively for a +14.8 point differential and have won their only previous visits in Tulsa back in 2024 with a dominating 49-7 score. I like the value with the road dogs in this matchup, so take Army on the moneyline for plus money.