The Bryant Bulldogs take on the Army Black Knights in West Point, N.Y. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.
Army is favored by -36.5 points on the spread, and the total is set at 50.5 points.
Here’s my Bryant vs. Army prediction and college football picks for Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Bryant vs Army Odds
| Bryant U Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+36.5 -110 | 50.5 -110o / -110u | OFF |
| Army Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-36.5 -110 | 50.5 -110o / -110u | OFF |
- Bryant vs Army point spread: Army -36.5 (-110), Bryant +36.5 (-110)
- Bryant vs Army over/under: 50.5 (-110o / -110u)
Bryant vs Army Preview
Bryant Bulldogs Betting Preview
Bryant opened the year up with a 24-6 win over Stonehill last week.
Head coach Chris Merritt is looking to avoid a third straight dismal season, after compiling a 1-10 record in 2024 and 3-9 clip last season. The highlight of the '25 campaign was a win over UMass, but the Bulldogs finished the year on a low note overall, losing eight of their last 10.
Bryant QB Brennan Myer struggled in the opener. He completed 10-of-20 passes for 106 yards through the air, and totaled 26 yards on seven carries to go along with a rushing score.
The offense got a nice spark from LIU transfer OJ Ross, who posted more than 100 yards on the ground against Stonehill.
Army Black Knights Betting Preview: Solid Where It Matters
Action's Collin Wilson power rates Army No. 92 in the country heading into Week 1.
The Black Knights' 2025 offense regressed in a big way from the '24 unit. Last year's offense averaged a full 1.1 yards fewer, and roughly a touchdown less per game. Cale Hellums is expected to be the guy under center for the run-heavy Army offense. Last season, Hellums totaled more than 1,200 yards on the ground. He and the skill players will be operating alongside a very solid offensive line led by Brady Small.
Army was 7-5-1 against the spread last season. The Black Knights were a much better 'under' team (8-5).
Overall, Army ranks 75th in returning production entering the season.
Bryant vs Army Prediction
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