DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Army defeated UAB 31–13 to secure a comfortable win. Army covered by 11.5; Game went Under by 11.5. The market closed at Army -6.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Army -5.0, an edge of 1.5 points toward UAB.
Army rushed for 247 yards, with Cal Hellums (81 yards, 3 TDs) and Hayden Reed (54 yards, 1 TD) leading the way, controlling the clock and wearing down UAB's defense.
Army's defense held UAB quarterback Jalen Kitna to 259 yards on 24-of-42 passing, well below his season average of 315 yards, and intercepted him once, disrupting the Blazers' passing attack.
Gavin Shields' interception return to the UAB 12 set up a short touchdown drive, and Army capitalized on UAB's failed third-down conversions to score again, turning defensive stops into points.
After a 10-7 halftime lead, Army scored 21 unanswered points in the second half, with Hellums' three rushing touchdowns, showing improved execution and adjustments after the break.
Army attempted only 5 passes, completing 2 for 48 yards, indicating a heavy reliance on the run game that could be exploited by future opponents if not balanced.
UAB's missed field goal and an interception thrown by Jalen Kitna led directly to Army touchdowns in the third quarter, turning a close game into a blowout.
The Blazers failed to convert on third down late in the game, leading to a short field for Army's final touchdown. Overall, the offense was inconsistent despite some long drives.
Army rushed for 247 yards, with Cal Hellums scoring three touchdowns. UAB's defense struggled to contain the option attack, especially in the second half.
Jalen Kitna completed 24 of 42 passes for 259 yards, but was intercepted once and sacked multiple times. His efficiency was below his season average, which hurt the offense's rhythm.
At kickoff, conditions at Protective Stadium were Partly cloudy, 79°F with winds of 7 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
79°F

| Measure | ArmyAway | UABHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 889 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 880 miles | Bye week |
| Season total | 4,171 miles | 1,842 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Rest | 9 days | 14 days |