Navy was expected to be one of the top teams in the American this year. And the Midshipmen haven’t disappointed thus far.
Navy went ahead and started the year with a 52-7 win over VMI in Week 1. Now the Midshipmen will start conference play this week.
They will host UAB, which had much different expectations going into the season. Head coach Trent Dilfer entered the year on the hot seat, but the Blazers did begin the 2025 season with a 52-42 win over Alabama State.
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UAB vs. Navy Betting Odds
Navy is a -21 college football betting odds favorite against UAB, with the Over/Under being 58.5.
The moneyline for UAB is +900, while it’s -1600 for Navy.
UAB vs. Navy On TV
The matchup between UAB and Navy will be televised on CBSSN.
The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 6. The contest is taking place at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.
UAB vs. Navy Prediction
I predict Navy will win and cover the 21-point spread. I also project the game will go Over 58.5 total points.
I think Navy will dominate this matchup. And that’s for several reasons.
First, Navy is at home. Second, it’s a complete mismatch.
UAB just allowed Alabama State to rush for over 200 yards in a close, high-scoring contest. Now the Blazers are going to face a team that had one of the best rushing attacks in the country last year.
Navy is led by quarterback Blake Horvath, who rushed for 1,353 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2024. And last week, the Midshipmen ran for 464 yards while averaging 8.3 yards per carry. Three players rushed for at least 70 yards with five scoring a touchdown on the ground.
I don’t think UAB will have what it takes to slow down that rushing attack. I think Navy is going to dominate time of possession and will excel on defense as well in a lopsided victory.
