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Black Knights Down Middle Tennessee 42-0 - Match Report
Army dominated with defense on Saturday, taking a 42-0 shutout win over Middle Tennessee in Week 1 action at Blaik Field at Michie Stadium.
The Black Knights were a -4.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 54.0.
Tyrell Robinson rushed for 94 yards, while Christian Anderson added 51 yards in the win. Isaiah Alston and Michael Roberts added 18 and 10 receiving yards respectively.
Chaton Mobley rushed for 27 yards for Middle Tennessee, while Asher O'Hara added 18 yards. Chase Cunningham threw for 63 yards for the Blue Raiders, while receivers Jarrin Pierce and Will Gilchrist had 33 and 24 yards respectively.
Middle Tennessee was outgained by Army 368-184 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-13 by the Black Knights.
The time of possession battle favored Army as their offense was on the field for 35:29, longer than the 24:31 of their opponents.
Next game, Army takes its act home to face Louisiana-Monroe looking for another win. For Middle Tennessee, they head home to face Virginia Tech.