Army coach Jeff Monken isn’t dwelling on past victories. “That’s all in the past,” he said. “This week’s game is the toughest we’ll face all year. The intensity and emotion make it unique.” As the team competes for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, Monken knows they’ll need to bring their best to every game. On Saturday afternoon, No. 21 Army, which has won seven straight games since 1950, will take on Troy Calhoun’s Air Force (1-6) in an attempt to keep their flawless record. Army (7-0) has been attempting to win all eight of its games since the 1996 season started. The game will be thrilling for spectators due to its deep roots and emotional history, even though the season records differ. Even more thrilling is the CBS newscasting crew.

During the game, you’ll hear the voices of analyst Ross Tucker and play-by-play commentator Rich Waltz. Additionally, highlight reporter Tiffany Blackmon will collaborate to enhance the game’s appeal. Army vs. Air Force will surely be able to draw a sizable fan base or audience given their coordination in the CU Buffs vs. CSU Rams game.

Remember to bring your favorite munchies when you hear about the game featuring the three-time Emmy winner, as you won’t be able to move once it begins. However, from 2005 to 2017, Waltz was well-known for calling MLB games for the Miami Marlins. But now he uses those experiences in collegiate basketball and football for CBS Sports. In addition to sports, this announcer’s philanthropic activities are highly commendable.

Alongside Waltz, Tucker, a former OL in professional football, will use his playing background to help fans analyze this game more deeply. After playing seven seasons in the NFL, Tucker was an All-Ivy League OL. After he retired from playing in 2008, Tucker began writing an NFL column for Sports Illustrated. He currently contributes frequently to The 33rd Team and once wrote for The Athletic. But his expertise extends beyond writing to include commentary as well. After joining CBS in 2018, he is now a sports pundit.

Although this crew will assist you in comprehending every aspect of the game, you must have an overall grasp of it based on the predictions of experts.

What do analysts say about the Army vs. Air Force?

The AAC standings are led by the undefeated Army, a group of five postseason contenders. In their most recent game, the Army Black Knights crushed the East Carolina Pirates 45-28. On the other hand, the Air Force is struggling this season with the nation’s 2nd-worst pass and scoring output. Furthermore, the Falcons suffered a 21–13 loss to the Rams ahead of Saturday’s game.

Hold on. Before making the preference, here are some statistics from last season’s contest. The game was played at a neutral site in Denver, and the Falcons’ undefeated season was ended by the Black Knights’ crushing 23-3 victory. Will it recur this year?

With the spread set at 21.5 points, analysts say the Knights are the clear favorites in this matchup. The outing’s over/under is 42.5 points. Furthermore, in the computer’s most recent simulations of the game, the Army is predicted to win 94.8% of the time. The anticipated winner in the remaining 5.2% is the Falcons. But as you know, there are always surprises in CFB, so guessing isn’t the only way to decide the winner. You must undoubtedly watch the complete match in order to determine the winner.

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