Middle Tennessee State vs. Navy

The Armed Forces Bowl features the Naval Academy going up against Middle Tennessee. Middle Tennessee really came together in the second half of the season as the offense caught fire and went on to average 42.6 points per game in their last five games - all wins. Navy closed the season with four straight wins, and there is no doubt what they are going to do here. They are going to is run the triple option on almost every down. Middle Tennessee does not see that offense, but has had ample time to prepare for it here. Last year they went to Georgia Tech and faced a similar offense, beating Tech 49-28. They held the Yellow Jackets to 7 points in the second half, and overall Georgia Tech managed just 238 yards on 53 carries at 4.5 yards per carry. That game will serve as a solid effort against the similar Navy offense. Navy often sneaks up on teams with the triple option, but the Bowl season gives opposing coaches several weeks to prepare for it. As a result, Navy has been crushed in their last two Bowl games. They are just 4-9 ATS following a 20+ point win, and Middle Tennessee has the offense to go toe-to-toe with Navy here. Under head coach Rick Stockstill, MTSU is 29-18 ATS following a win. Play on Middle Tennessee.