Through 3 Quarters

Only one more quarter stands between the Army West Point Black Knights and the win they were favored to collect going into this day. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Mercer Bears 42-3. RB Sandon McCoy has led the way so far for the Black Knights, as he has punched in three rushing touchdowns.

Army has been riding high on the performance of McCoy, who has punched in three rushing touchdowns. McCoy hadn't helped his team much against the UTSA Roadrunners last week, so this is a nice turnaround for him.

The Army West Point defense has been merciless to the quarterback and currently has three sacks accrued. That goes a long way towards explaining why Army basically have this game in the bag.

Who's Playing

Mercer @ Army West Point

What to Know

The Mercer Bears have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. They are on the road again Saturday and play against the Army West Point Black Knights at noon ET Oct. 24 at Blaik Field at Michie Stadium. Mercer is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one.

The Bears didn't finish too far behind, but the team still lost 34-28 to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks two weeks ago.

Meanwhile, Army bagged a 28-16 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners last week. Army's RB Anthony Adkins looked sharp as he rushed for one TD and 101 yards on eight carries. This was the first time Adkins has racked up 100+ rushing yards all year.

Army West Point's win lifted them to 4-1 while Mercer's loss dropped them down to 0-0. We'll see if Army's success rolls on or if Mercer is able to steal their positive momentum.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Blaik Field at Michie Stadium -- West Point, New York
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
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Odds

The Black Knights are a big 30.5-point favorite against the Bears, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Black Knights as a 31.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -114

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last five years.