Bryant vs Army Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 5 2026

The Bryant Bulldogs (1-0) face off against the Army Black Knights (0-0) at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York. Get involved in the action with our free College Football picks.

Bryant vs. Army Game Information

• September 5, 2026
• 12:00 PM EST
• Michie Stadium
• CBSSN

Army Form & Recent Results

Army opens this matchup with some momentum after closing last year with a win and taking three of its past five games. The Black Knights ended last season on a strong note with a 41-16 victory over UConn in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. Quarterback Cale Hellums was efficient in that game, completing 7 of 8 passes and throwing for a touchdown. Army also got key contributions from running back Godspower Nwawuihe, who carried the ball 12 times and found the end zone twice, while wide receiver Noah Short caught seven passes and added a touchdown of his own.

Defensively, linebacker Kalib Fortner helped lead the way with six tackles in the bowl win. During the final five games of last year, Army averaged 24.6 points per game, giving the team something positive to build on after finishing 7-6. Now, the Black Knights will try to start the new season with a statement victory against Bryant, a team that has already picked up a win in its opener.

Bryant Form & Recent Results

Bryant comes into this matchup with some early confidence after opening the year with a 24-6 victory over Stonehill in North Easton. The Bulldogs did a nice job controlling the game and protecting the football, finishing without a turnover while putting together 19 first downs. Quarterback Brennan Myer completed 10 of his 20 passing attempts, giving Bryant enough balance through the air to complement its ground game. Running back OJ Ross was one of the biggest standouts, carrying the ball 18 times for 102 yards and a touchdown. Sean Wilson Jr. also helped move the chains in the passing game, catching three passes for 43 yards.

On defense, Bryant was led by defensive back Noah Sparrow, who finished with seven tackles and played an important role in limiting Stonehill to just six points. The Bulldogs were also efficient in key situations, converting 5 of 13 third-down attempts and going 1-for-1 on fourth down. Still, the challenge gets much tougher this week as Bryant heads on the road to take on Army. Across its past five games going back to the end of last year, Bryant has given up an average of 28.4 points per game, so the defense will need to be sharp if the Bulldogs want to stay unbeaten and pull off a difficult road win.

Key Stats

• Bryant’s Brennan Myer this season: 10-for-20
• Army’s Cale Hellums last season: 694 passing yards, 54.0% completion percentage

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

• ARMY -36.5; O/U 51.5

Bryant vs. Army Picks and Prediction

The Army Black Knights will try to open this season with a strong performance as they welcome Bryant to town. Playing at home should give Army a boost, and the Black Knights will be looking to set the tone early with a clean, confident effort. Bryant already got into the win column in its opener, so the Bulldogs should arrive with some confidence. Still, this is a tougher challenge away from home, and they enter the matchup as clear underdogs against an Army team eager to make a strong first impression. Final Score Prediction, Army Black Knights win and cover the spread, 51-6.