The Army Black Knights and the UTSA Roadrunners meet in week 3 college football action from the Alamodome on Friday night.

Army Picks Up First Win

The Army Black Knights come into this one off of their first win of the season thanks to a 57-0 win over Delaware State last time out, improving to 1-1 on the year. Bryson Daily has thrown for 314 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 59.1% passing while also rushing for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead Army. Isaiah Alston leads the Black Knights’ receiving group with 6 grabs for 182 yards and a pair of touchdowns this season. On defense, Leo Lowin, Spencer Jones and Cameron Jones each have a team-high 10 total tackles while Max Didomenico and Bo Nicolas-Paul each have an interception and Army has a team-high 4 sacks.

Army Black Knights Team Facts

– Army has won 14 of its last 17 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
– Army has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games.
– Army has won the first half in each of its last three games against opponents from the American Athletic Conference.
– Each of Army’s last four September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

UTSA Grabs First Win

The UTSA Roadrunners managed to get their first win of the season as well to improve to 1-1 after a 20-13 win over Texas State last time out. Frank Harris has thrown for 423 yards, 2 touchdowns and 3 INTs on 60.3% passing while Kevorian Barnes has rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown. Joshua Cephus leads UTSA’s receiving corps with 15 catches for 161 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Trey Moore has a team-high 12 total tackles and 4 sacks as part of UTSA’s 9 sacks as a team this season.

UTSA Roadrunners Team Facts

– UTSA has won each of its last 17 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
– UTSA has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
– UTSA has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
– UTSA has won the first half in four of its last five home games against non-conference opponents.
– Eight of UTSA’s last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Alamodome have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

– UTSA ranked 8th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game last season (12.1).
– UTSA ranked 11th among FBS teams for Q2 win percentage last season (.714).
– Army was one of only 14 FBS teams to lose 3+ games when leading at HT last season.
– Army was one of only 27 FBS teams to lose 2+ games when leading after Q3 last season.

Chris’ Pick

I’m sticking with UTSA here. Was I impressed with the Roadrunners against Texas State? Not entirely, but I think the Roadrunners are just a better option here compared to an Army team that yes, dismantled Delaware State, but also is one that’s still undergoing a bit of a philosophy change and what we know about UTSA is when this Roadrunner offense is clicking, it can be hard to stop. I also think UTSA is the much better defensive unit as well, so give me UTSA by double-digits here.