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Air Force vs Army

Air Force visit Army in Week 10. The model favors Army by 6.4. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
35%
65%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#81SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#74
#96FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#76
1386EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1589
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Air ForceArmysolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Army lead 7-5
Army have won the last 3
20162025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
20-17
Army
at Air Force
2024
20-3
Army
at Army
2023
23-3
Army
neutral site
2022
13-7
Air Force
neutral site
2021
21-14
Army
neutral site
2020
10-7
Army
at Army
2019
17-13
Air Force
at Air Force
2018
17-14
Army
at Army
2017
21-0
Army
at Air Force
2016
31-12
Air Force
at Army
2015
20-3
Air Force
at Air Force
2014
23-6
Air Force
at Army
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Air Force and Army play?

Week 10 of 2026, on Nov 8, 2026 at Army.

Who is favored?

The model projects Army by 6.4 (65% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Army lead 7-5 over the meetings in our records.

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