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Perhaps the most reliable trend in all of CFB is this annual rivalry game going Under the total as it has done in 13 straight meetings. But this streak had to end at some point and Saturday's contest seems like a prime candidate. Both clubs have added more big-play passes to their arsenal and both defensive units are susceptible to giving up the occasional big play. Look for there to be enough firepower to send this one Over the total.
While they seem to be catching up to the trend, there's no way to ignore that the last 13 meetings between these two teams have stayed Under the total. Those 13 meetings have had an average total of 35.3 points scored in them, and the last five have featured only 31.4 points per game. There's not nearly as much value on the Under as there used to be, but it's still there.
After what looked to be a dominant three-year run, the Army Black Knights fell back down to Earth in 2019. One of the major disappointments this season has been the play of their defense. Navy, on the other hand, has seen a return to its winning ways because of its defensive excellence and offensive experience. The Midshipmen have been consistent all season long, and are eager for revenge in this rivalry.