Predictions, current odds for Oklahoma vs. Navy

The Oklahoma Sooners will face the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday, December 27, in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, which will be held at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Sooners have endured a challenging season that included tough losses, upsets against strong teams and the departure of offensive coordinator Seth Littrell in their first year in the SEC. Oklahoma will now rely on freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. after starter Jackson Arnold decided to enter the transfer portal. Hawkins started three games this season and completed 48 of 77 pass attempts for 536 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

The Midshipmen, with an impressive 8-3 record, enter the bowl game with strong momentum and are in third place in the ACC. Navy’s offense is led by quarterback Blake Horvath, who posted a 58.5% completion rate and threw for 1,154 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions during the regular season.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the highly anticipated Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, a game that promises to be a thrilling duel of football skills.

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Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Predictions: Oklahoma vs. Navy

USA TODAY: Writers disagree on winner

Scooby Axson: marine
Jordan Mendoza: marine
Paul Myerberg: Oklahoma
Erick Smith: Oklahoma
Eddie Timanus: marine
Dan Clouds: Oklahoma

ESPN: Navy 24, Oklahoma 20

Adam Rittenberg writes: “The Sooners return to a Big 12 stadium looking for a better result than their last appearance in Fort Worth, a 55-24 loss to TCU in 2022. They face a Navy team , which can put up points with a new offense.” coordinated by Drew Cronic and featuring dual-threat quarterback Blake Horvath, but Navy’s offensive power waned in the second half of the season, and Oklahoma will have to rely on its after that own strong defense support quarterback Jackson Arnold and others are on the way to the portal. Sooners coach Brent Venables is trying to avoid his second 6-7 season in three years before a crucial 2025 season, and there are more guarantees on Navy’s side.”

Docs Sports: Take Navy

The staff writes: “The Midshipmen earned a total of 4,131 yards this year. When it comes to getting into the end zone, Navy has amassed 13 touchdowns through the air and 33 touchdowns on the ground. Navy racked up 195 first downs as an offense, and was assessed 57 penalties for 475 yards. As a team, they average 247.4 yards in the ground game. When it comes to scoring, the Navy Midshipmen average 32.3 points per outing.

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl odds, lines: Oklahoma vs. Navy

According to BetMGM college football odds, the Oklahoma Sooners are the favorites to win over the Navy Midshipmen.

Odds as of Thursday afternoon, December 26th

Spread: Oklahoma (-2.5)
Money lines: Oklahoma (-140); Navy (+120)
Over/Under: 43.5

Here’s how to watch Oklahoma vs. Navy in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

Date: Friday, December 27th
Time: 12pm ET
TV: ESPN
Electricity: ESPN+
Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium (Fort Worth, Texas)

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Predictions, current odds for Oklahoma vs. Navy

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