Tulsa vs Navy Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 10, 2026
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will travel to Annapolis, Maryland, Saturday afternoon for an American Conference matchup against the Navy Midshipmen. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM with coverage on CBS Sports Network. Tulsa will look to pick up an important conference victory on the road against a Navy team that can be difficult to prepare for defensively. The Golden Hurricane will need to establish their offense and prevent the Midshipmen from controlling possession. Navy returns home looking to use its rushing attack to dictate the pace and improve its standing in conference play. The Midshipmen will attempt to keep Tulsa's offense off the field and take advantage of their scoring opportunities. Navy is listed as a slight 1.5-point favorite, with the total set at 48.5 points. The Midshipmen are -125 on the money line, while Tulsa comes in at +112. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.
Tulsa is desperate for a win
Baylor Hayes leads the Tulsa offense this season with 564 passing yards and four touchdowns on 58 completions, along with 56 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. Dexter Williams II has added 340 passing yards and three touchdowns on 34 completions. Damari Alston leads the Golden Hurricane rushing attack with 292 yards and five touchdowns on 68 carries. Trequan Jones has added 221 yards and two touchdowns on 35 carries, while Seth Davis has chipped in 90 yards and one score on nine carries. Oran Singleton Jr. leads all Tulsa receivers with 306 yards and two touchdowns on 26 catches. Jimmy Calloway has added 123 yards on 12 receptions, while Javon Ross has contributed 122 yards and one touchdown on 13 catches.
The Tulsa offense was strong a week ago, scoring 44 points on 352 total yards in the game. Defensively, Tulsa was outmatched, giving up 45 points on 559 yards, leading to the loss. Baylor Hayes carried the Tulsa offense last week, completing 25 passes for 211 yards and three scores. Damari Alston led the way on the ground with 79 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries. Oran Singleton Jr. had a team-high 104 yards and 11 catches. David Wells added four catches for 28 yards and two scores.
Navy Hunts the home win
Jackson Gutierrez leads the Navy offense this season with 344 passing yards and three touchdowns on 17 completions, along with 273 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 61 carries. Braxton Woodson has added 71 passing yards on seven completions and leads the Midshipmen rushing attack with 299 yards and four touchdowns on 38 carries. Vic Listorti has contributed 175 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries, while Michael Barrow has chipped in 173 yards on the ground. Truman Brasfield leads all Navy receivers with 107 yards and one touchdown on two catches. Luke Hutchison has added 75 yards on four receptions, while Jordan Collins has contributed 68 yards and one touchdown on two catches.
Offensively, Navy was atrocious last week, scoring just 9 points on 253 total yards of offense. Defensively, Navy was outmatched, giving up fourteen points on 270 yards. Jackson Gutierrez led the show for the Navy offense last week, completing 7 passes for 140 Yards and 1 touchdown, and ran the ball 12 times for 33 yards. Michael Barrow led Navy with 44 yards on 9 carries. Truman Brasfield was the top receiver in the game with 68 yards and one touchdown on one catch.
Tulsa vs Navy Picks and Prediction
Pick: Navy Midshipmen -1.5 (-115)
Navy will look to use its physical style of play to get past Tulsa Saturday afternoon in Annapolis. The Midshipmen have the ability to control the football with their rushing attack and put pressure on opposing defenses throughout the game. Tulsa will need to remain disciplined and prevent Navy from putting together lengthy scoring drives. The Golden Hurricane should have opportunities to move the football, but they will need to make the most of their possessions against a Navy team that can control the clock. The Midshipmen will also benefit from playing at home in what should be a competitive conference matchup. Navy should be able to establish its ground game and make enough plays to secure the victory.
Pick: Over 48.5 (-108)
Tulsa and Navy could produce more offensive success than expected Saturday afternoon when the two teams meet in Annapolis. The Midshipmen will look to establish their rushing attack and keep the football moving against the Tulsa defense. The Golden Hurricane should have opportunities to answer offensively, especially if they can create big plays through the passing game. Navy's ability to sustain drives could lead to several scoring opportunities, while Tulsa may need to take chances to keep pace. Both teams will need to avoid turnovers, but there should be enough offensive production to keep the scoreboard moving. Expect a competitive matchup with both offenses contributing enough points to push the final score over the total.