Ken Niumatalolo
Navy defensive coordinator Brian Newberry, right, works with the defense during warmups before an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Baltimore. Navy promoted defensive coordinator Brian Newberry to head coach on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, replacing Ken Niumatalolo, the winningest coach in school history who was fired a week ago. (Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Newberry expects quick turnaround after taking over at Navy

By Noah Trister Dec. 20, 2022 04:59 PM EST

The Navy march-on takes place while fans of the Navy midshipmen cheer before the start of the Army Navy college football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Navy promotes defensive coordinator Newberry to head coach

Dec. 19, 2022 12:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken, right, greets Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo after an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia. Army and Navy play on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, for the 123rd time, the 90th time in Philadelphia and 14th time at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Navy AD blunt about expectations for program, next coach

By Noah Trister Dec. 12, 2022 07:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken, right, greets Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo after an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia. Army and Navy play on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, for the 123rd time, the 90th time in Philadelphia and 14th time at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Navy's Ken Niumatalolo out after 15 seasons as coach

Dec. 11, 2022 08:54 PM EST

Army defensive back Noah Short (47) blocks a punt return by Navy punter Riley Riethman (90) for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Army tops Navy 20-17 in first OT game in 123 rivalry games

By Dan Gelston Dec. 10, 2022 07:28 PM EST

FILE - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin flips the coin before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Army and Navy on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Army and Navy play on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, for the 123rd time, the 90th time in Philadelphia and 14th time at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, FILE)
Navy tries to salvage rough season with win against Army

By Dan Gelston Dec. 09, 2022 11:13 AM EST

Central Florida quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs past Navy linebacker Nicholas Straw (51) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Fofana helps Navy top No. 17 UCF 17-14

By Dick Scanlon Nov. 19, 2022 02:32 PM EST

Navy wide receiver Vincent Terrell Jr. dives over Notre Dame safety DJ Brown for a two point conversion during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 17 UCF hosts AAC rival Navy, aiming for 4th straight win

By Mark Didtler Nov. 17, 2022 11:52 AM EST

Notre Dame wide receiver Jayden Thomas, right, celebrates his first half touchdown with quarterback Drew Pyne (10) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Lenzy makes super catch as No. 20 Notre Dame tops Navy 35-32

By Noah Trister Nov. 12, 2022 03:32 PM EST

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is lifted in the air by defensive lineman Chris Smith during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 35-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 20 Notre Dame must avoid letdown against Navy

By Noah Trister Nov. 10, 2022 04:01 PM EST

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels, front, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Navy linebackers John Marshall, center, and Nicholas Straw in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Air Force finds struggling run game late, beats Navy 13-10

By Pat Graham Oct. 01, 2022 03:37 PM EDT

A spectator runs the stadium stairs in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial stadium at the Navy NCAA college football Fanfest Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Tommy Gilligan)
Navy hopes 2021 victory over Army turning point for program

By Noah Trister Aug. 19, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Army cadets march on the field before an NCAA college football game against Navy on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Lavatai runs for 2 TDs, Navy's D dominates in win over Army

By Tom Canavan Dec. 11, 2021 06:40 PM EST

A Navy midshipman smiles during a march on the field before an NCAA college football game against Army on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Navy at Army 12/11/2021

Dec. 11, 2021 01:43 PM EST

Temple safety Amir Tyler (3) takes down Navy fullback Carlinos Acie (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Bowl-bound Army looks to beat Navy for 5th time in 6 games

By Tom Canavan Dec. 10, 2021 01:27 PM EST

FILE - Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo watches against Notre Dame in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Nov. 6, 2021. No team's schedule has more bowl-bound opponents this season than Navy's, and that's part of the reason the Midshipmen are 3-8. The question now is whether that difficult schedule has prepared Navy for its biggest game of all — the annual clash with Army. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)
Tested by tough schedule, Navy awaits matchup with Army

By Noah Trister Dec. 09, 2021 05:05 PM EST

FILE - Army linebacker Andre Carter II (34) celebrates after sacking Georgia State quarterback Cornelious Brown IV (4) during the first quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta.Carter II has become a disruptive force for the Black Knights in his first full season as a starter. The 6-foot-7, 250-pound junior from Missouri City, Texas, leads the nation with 1.32 sacks per game. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Army LB Andre Carter II a force for Black Knights

By John Kekis Dec. 08, 2021 05:13 PM EST

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo watches against Notre Dame in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Army-Navy at Meadowlands, with 20th anniversary of 9/11

By Tom Canavan Dec. 01, 2021 03:38 PM EST

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) runs against Navy in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 8 Irish ride Coan's arm, defense to 34-6 win over Navy

By John Fineran Nov. 06, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan throws against Navy in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Navy at Notre Dame 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:11 PM EDT