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UConn Huskies (+4) at Navy Midshipmen
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Coughlin: If you think I hate my country because I'm betting against the Naval Academy for a second straight week, you are not correct. I love our country. Now, you can argue that I am being a little stubborn, but I just have a hunch.
First, Navy is thin at quarterback; the Midshipmen had to go in the stands to get a backup quarterback last week after losing starter Tago Smith. This offensive unit still only has one game under its belt in a season in which it returns just one offensive starter. I like UConn's talent on the defensive side of the ball, especially its defensive line -- guys like Folorunso Fatukasi, Cole Ormsby, Luke Carrezola and captain Mikal Myers. I know Navy is a different animal with the triple option when it comes to defending the run, but the Huskies did hold Maine to 30 yards on the ground last week. Huskies quarterback Bryant Shirreffs is a playmaker and has plenty of toys to play with on offense. The Huskies win on the field.
ATS pick: UConn 20, Navy 17