Backdoor Cover’s college football model projects Army to finish 9-3 in 2026, with 9.3 expected wins. That’s up 2.2 wins from our preseason number.
Our statistical model projects Army to finish 9-3 in 2026, with 9.3 expected wins. The model gives Army a 28% chance to win the American Athletic outright.
Played games show the result and whether the model called it (✓/✗). Upcoming games show win probability.
| Week | Opponent | Result / win prob |
|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Bryant | 93% |
| Wk 2 | vs South Florida | 73% |
| Wk 4 | @ Temple | 81% |
| Wk 5 | @ Louisiana Tech | 72% |
| Wk 6 | vs Tulane | 84% |
| Wk 7 | vs Florida Atlantic | 97% |
| Wk 8 | @ Tulsa | 44% |
| Wk 9 | @ Memphis | 52% |
| Wk 10 | vs Air Force | 73% |
| Wk 12 | vs East Carolina | 98% |
| Wk 13 | @ Rice | 90% |
| Wk 15 | vs Navy | 78% |
Everything above is the free model. Army has a 54% shot at the American Athletic title game in the model. Subscribers get the full picture — and the picks we actually bet.
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