Navy Midshipmen vs UTSA Roadrunners Predictions October 17, 2026
UTSA will beat Navy, 31-27, in our October 17 forecast, with its recent balance between rushing and passing supplying the strongest matchup reason. Navy’s explosive production against Tulsa makes this a low-confidence prediction, however. Neither UTSA -6.5 (-115), Navy +6.5 (-102) nor the 54.5 total offers a demonstrated betting edge, so the official recommendation is Pass.
Navy Midshipmen vs UTSA Roadrunners prediction and best bet
UTSA gets the narrow edge because its latest win featured substantial production through both the ground game and the passing game. That gives the Roadrunners more than one plausible route to the deciding touchdown. Navy’s recent offensive performance keeps the projected margin at four points.
The official betting recommendation is Pass. A competitive game is a reasonable forecast, but backing Navy with the points requires more conviction about this specific matchup than either team’s latest result supplies. Picking UTSA to win also leaves a separate question about its ability to cover.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Navy Midshipmen at UTSA Roadrunners, 2026 college football season, Saturday, October 17.
Kickoff: 7 p.m. CDT, equivalent to 8 p.m. EDT.
Venue: Alamodome.
Broadcast: ESPNU; Navy Radio Network also carries the game.
Record: UTSA reached 5-1 overall and 2-0 in American Conference play with its October 8 victory.
SportsJaw moneyline: Navy +210; UTSA -250. Spread: Navy +6.5 (-102); UTSA -6.5 (-115). Total: Over 54.5 (-115); Under 54.5 (-105).