We're teed up for some real gridiron action between Navy Midshipmen and UAB Blazers folks. It’s clear that Midshipmen are bringing their A-game; they're an undefeated powerhouse in the regular season. Contrastingly, the Blazers are lagging with a 1-2 record. Recalling their recent performances, Navy have outclassed their opponents with some eye-catching scores, including a 56-44 victory over Memphis Tigers. UAB Blazers, on the other hand, have faltered, most notably against Arkansas Razorbacks & Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks where they managed 27 and 6 points respectively.
Taking a look at the quarterback stats from the last month, Blake Horvath of the Navy Midshipmen has shone brightly with a passing efficiency of 212.4, 5 TDs, and 1 INT. Over at UAB, Jacob Zeno's 136.2 passing efficiency, paired with 5 TDs and 3 INTs, doesn't quite measure up to Horvath's stellar numbers.
Focusing on the offensive lines, Eli Heidenreich and Brandon Chatman for Navy Midshipmen have been packing a wild punch with 288 and 212 total yards respectively and an impressive haul of 7 total TDs between them. For UAB, though Lee Beebe has made his presence felt with 300 total yards, the total offensive output is understandably muted.
Switching to defense, Navy's Ramos and Jacob have been wrapping up attackers like holiday gifts with 42 and 26 tackles respectively - talk about fortifying the lines. UAB's Bryant and Roussaw have posted decent resistance but lag behind their Navy counterparts with 13 and 11 tackles respectively.
Throwing back to their previous clash where Navy dominated with a 31-6 scoreline, it certainly seems like the Midshipmen have the upper hand. The odds certainly seem to favor the Navy Midshipmen, so let's see, if the UAB Blazers can rise to the occasion.
Albert’s Prediction: Navy Midshipmen by 3.