Memphis Tigers defeat Army Black Knights 49-22: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Army Black Knights 22, Memphis Tigers 49
The Memphis Tigers beat the Army Black Knights 49-22 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The Memphis Tigers covered the spread as 6-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 59.5, with 71 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Army Black Knights vs. Memphis Tigers final score and game recap
The Memphis Tigers led 14-7 after the first quarter and 28-14 at halftime. They outscored the Army Black Knights 21-8 in the second half, 14-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Godspower Nwawuihe (Army Black Knights): 19 carries for 100 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Zach Mundell (Army Black Knights): 2 carries for 78 yards.
- Marcus Stokes (Memphis Tigers): 29/35 passing for 371 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Jaylin Carter (Memphis Tigers): 23 carries for 96 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Army Black Knights vs. Memphis Tigers?
The Memphis Tigers covered the spread as 6-point favorites, winning by 27 points.
The spread opened and closed at Memphis Tigers -6.
Did Army Black Knights vs. Memphis Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 71 points combined against a closing total of 59.5, over by 11.5. 42 of the 71 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 60.5 and closed at 59.5.
How did AiQ's Army Black Knights vs. Memphis Tigers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Memphis Tigers to win at -218, a win (+$45.87 on a $100 bet).
Army Black Knights vs. Memphis Tigers game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Memphis Tigers won the first quarter, paying -188.
- First-half total 30.5: the over, paying -105, with 42 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Memphis Tigers won the first half, paying -192.
- Memphis Tigers team total 33.5: the over, paying -115, with 49 scored.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -130, with 21 points scored.
- First-half spread: Memphis Tigers -3.5 covered, paying -108.
- Army Black Knights team total 26.5: the under, paying -104, with 22 scored.
Army Black Knights vs. Memphis Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Army Black Knights at +180 and the Memphis Tigers at -220. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Memphis Tigers a 66% favorite. The Memphis Tigers won as the favorite at -220: $45.45 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Memphis Tigers, the price before the game was -218: priced below fair (−1.9% value).
The total moved down from 60.5 to 59.5, and the game went over.
Army Black Knights and Memphis Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Army Black Knights 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Memphis Tigers 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (5-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the Memphis Tigers.
What's next for Army Black Knights and Memphis Tigers?
Next for the Army Black Knights: the Air Force Falcons at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Memphis Tigers: at the South Florida Bulls on Thursday, November 12, 2026.