Navy at Florida Atlantic

Zach Abey has been named the starting quarterback for Navy and he played in the last two regular season games last year and both games went UNDER. The Midshipmen also scored a total of 27 points, including a 21-17 loss to Army. Abey also started the Bowl game against Louisiana Tech and was 7-of-12 for 159 yards with an interception and ran for 114 yards on 25 carries in Navy's option-based offense. The defense returns seven starters, including linebacker D.J. Palmore, who had 56 tackles. The Middies also return linebackers Micah Thomas and Hudson Sullivan and defensive backs Alohi Gilma and Sean Williams. Florida Atlantic has suffered three 3-9 seasons in a row and averaged 26.4 points per game in 2016. The Owls brought in Lane Kiffin to turn things around and the defense will be a work in progress, which is a major factor in the high posted total for this matchup. However, the Owls should show much improvement on the defensive side as they return eight starters. Also, Navy has gone UNDER nine of its last 13 games played on natural grass as it can slow down the option offense. Play the UNDER.