North Texas Eagles vs Navy Midshipmen Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for October 24, 2026
North Texas will beat Navy 35-31, with its second-ranked passing offense offering the strongest route past the Midshipmen’s stout run defense. Navy’s home winning streak and productive rushing attack make this a low-confidence forecast. North Texas -2.5 (-111) is tempting, but the supplied spread and 63.5 total offer no compelling betting edge. The official recommendation is Pass.
North Texas Eagles vs Navy Midshipmen prediction and best bet
North Texas gets the nod because its offensive strength gives it an alternative to challenging Navy’s best defensive attribute. The visitors rank second nationally in passing offense, while Navy ranks eighth in rushing yards allowed per carry. That matchup favors building the forecast around North Texas quarterback Tayven Jackson.
The distinction between picking a winner and backing a spread matters here. Navy’s sustained home success and dangerous ground game leave little room for certainty about the winning margin. North Texas is the selection in a close game, but the best betting decision is Pass.
The matchup listing uses North Texas Eagles; both schools’ official previews identify North Texas as the Mean Green. This preview concerns their October 24 meeting in the 2026 college football season.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Navy is celebrating Homecoming.
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network.
Records and standings: North Texas is 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the American, listed second in the conference in Navy’s October 19 preview. Navy is 2-4 overall and 1-3 in conference play.