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Army's AAC Hopes Hinge on Tulsa Clash
24 Oct
Summary
- Army's AAC championship hopes depend on a crucial game against Tulsa.
- Cale Hellums leads Army's triple-option attack, crucial against Tulsa's defense.
- Tulsa's defense ranks poorly against the run, giving Army an advantage.
The race for the American Athletic Conference Championship has been significantly impacted, creating an open opportunity for contenders.
Army, with a 4-2 record and 3-1 in conference play, faces a crucial test against Tulsa this Friday night. The Golden Hurricane, holding a 4-3 record with a 1-2 conference standing, are a 1.5-point favorite at home.
Army's success hinges on their dominant triple-option offense, spearheaded by quarterback Cale Hellums. Hellums has amassed 719 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns this season, building on his impressive 1,223 yards and 18 scores in the previous year. He is set to exploit Tulsa's struggling run defense.
Tulsa's defense ranks 123rd in the FBS for rushing yards allowed per game and 88th in yards conceded per rush attempt (4.4). Despite recently facing Navy's triple-option, Tulsa allowed 386 rushing yards. Army's offense is expected to control the game with long drives, keeping their defense fresh and Army's conference championship hopes alive.
