Army won the AAC last season and was expected to be one of the top teams in the Group of Five in 2025. But the complexion of the Black Knights’ season changed pretty quickly in Week 1.
Army couldn’t close out a game against FCS Tarleton State and ended up losing 30-27 in double overtime.
That doesn’t mean the season is over. However, Army will have another tough challenge this week when the Black Knights go on the road to face Kansas State.
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Army vs. Kansas State Betting Odds
Kansas State is a -17 college football betting odds favorite against Army, with the Over/Under being 46.5.
The moneyline for Army is +550, while it’s -800 for Kansas State.
Army vs. Kansas State On TV
The matchup between Army and Kansas State will be televised on ESPN.
The game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 6. The contest is taking place at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
Army vs. Kansas State Prediction
I predict Kansas State will win but Army will cover the 17-point spread. I also project the game will go Under 46.5 total points.
I think Army quarterback Dewayne Coleman will be the key to this game, and I think he’ll prove to be problematic for the K-State defense.
Coleman was dealing an injury last week, but Army head coach Jeff Monken said he anticipates him to play. Coleman, who became Army’s starting quarterback with Bryson Daily now gone, ran for 100 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries while passing for 129 yards with two interceptions on 7-of-12 passing in Week 1.
I think he proved he’ll be a difference-maker this year. And overall, Army’s rushing attack is going to be tough to slow down. The Black Knights, after having one of the best running games in the country last year, ran for 280 yards as a team in Week 1.
I expect Kansas State will win, and maybe even by two touchdowns. But I also expect Army will keep this contest close late.
