Head-to-Head Preview: UMass Minutemen Face Test Against Army Black Knights in Saturday Clash

Game outlook

On Saturday, the UMass Minutemen (1-7, Indep.) will travel to Michie Stadium at West Point, New York to face the Army Black Knights (2-5, Indep.). This game is one of four remaining Independent programs in the nation. UMass has recently suffered seven consecutive losses, including a blowout of 63-0 to Penn State last weekend. Army has similarly endured four consecutive losses, the most recent being a 62-0 defeat to LSU. Both teams will enter Saturday's game without a key player, as the Minutemen will go without RB Tim Baldwin Jr. and the Black Knights will play without TE Joshua Lingenfelter and QB Alex Meredith. Army is the betting favorite at -10.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 10/28/2023 @ 12:00pm EST

Where: Blaik Field at Michie Stadium Stadium Minutemen vs Black Knights Betting Odds Moneyline: Minutemen +295 | Black Knights -375

Spread: Minutemen +10 (-110) | Black Knights -10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 48 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Army will win straight-up is 79%.

UMass Minutemen

The UMass Minutemen are ranked 124 in power rankings and have a 0-7 record this season. They are allowing an average of 42.38 points, 223.4 yards rushing and 440.6 yards total per game, placing them 131st, 131st and 123rd respectively. On offense, they are averaging 22.88 points, 360.5 yards total with a 90th ranking, 132.9 yards rushing and 227.6 passing yards with a 103rd ranking. The team is led in tackles by Te'Rai Powell with 35, and Billy Wooden has the most sacks with 4.5. In the absence of starting quarterback Carlos Davis, Taisun Phommachanh has thrown for 813 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Ka'Ron Lynch-Adams is the current rushing leader with 692 yards and three touchdowns. Anthony Simpson is the current leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns with 36 catches, 568 yards and three touchdowns respectively.