Week 1 • August 29, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Tarleton State @ Army
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FCS
Power Rank: -10
30 FINAL 27
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American
Power Rank: -3.6
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General Information

Week: Week 1
Kick Off (at stadium): 06:00 PM EDT
Stadium: Michie Stadium
Capacity: 30,000
Elevation: 348 ft
HFA Rating: 2.4
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

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Total (O/U) -
Expected Score -
Power Rank Implied Line Army +6.4
Prediction Markets Army 84% Win Chance (Kalshi)

Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

12.9°F

Wind Chill: 6.1°F
Wind: 4.3 mph WSW
Gusts: 8.9 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 92%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

Tarleton State (Away)

This Week: 1479.7 miles
Last Week: 2959.5 miles
Season Total: 4439.2 miles
Body Clock Time: 17:00
Rest Days: No Prior

Army (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: Home Game
Season Total: 0.0 miles
Body Clock Time: 18:00
Rest Days: No Prior

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Blue Chip Analytics Power Rating
Tarleton State -10
Army -3.6
✈️ Travel Impact
Away Team Travel 1480 mi
Home Team Travel 0 mi
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🏟️ HFA: Michie Stadium
Capacity 30,000
Elevation 348 ft
🌤️ Weather: Partly Cloudy
Temperature 12.9°F
Wind Speed 4.3 mph
Your Line Army +6.4
💰 Implied Value --

College Football Lines - Factors and Insights

Army

Late-game collapse raises concerns about closing ability

Army blew an 11-point lead and allowed Tulsa to score 12 unanswered points in the final quarter, including the game-winning field goal with 12 seconds left. This inability to close out games could be a critical weakness in future tight contests.

Strong first-half offensive performance not sustained

Cale Hellums dominated early with all three of his rushing touchdowns coming in the first half, totaling 159 rushing yards and 64 passing yards. However, the offense failed to maintain this production when needed most in the second half.

Critical turnover on downs in crucial moment

Army's inability to convert on fourth down late in the game directly led to Tulsa's game-winning drive. This failure in a must-have situation highlights potential issues with execution under pressure.

Bowl eligibility hopes take major hit

At 5-5 overall and 3-4 in conference play, this devastating loss significantly damages Army's chances of reaching bowl eligibility, putting immense pressure on their remaining games to achieve the necessary six wins.

Defensive struggles in second half

After containing Tulsa's rushing attack early, Army allowed Dominic Richardson to accumulate 203 rushing yards on 28 carries, showing concerning defensive fatigue or adjustments that opponents may exploit going forward.