Nichols' 48-yard field goal lifts Navy past Tulane, 41-38

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry (10) avoids a tackle by Tulane safety Chase Kuerschen while running with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan (12) runs with the ball while avoiding a hit from Navy cornerback Cameron Kinley during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy's Austin Talbert-Loving, far right, gets help from teammates while bringing down Tulane's Amare Jones during a kickoff return in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry (10) is brought down by a host of Tulane defenders, including safety Larry Brooks, center back, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan (12) is tackled by Navy safety Kevin Brennan (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry throws a pass against Tulane during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy kicker Bijan Nichols is hoisted by teammates after kicking a game-winning field goal as time expired during an NCAA college football game against Tulane, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy kicker Bijan Nichols is hoisted by teammates after kicking a game-winning field goal as time expired during an NCAA college football game against Tulane, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan, second from right, dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Navy during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane running back Ygenio Booker, right, is hugged by quarterback Justin McMillan after they connected for a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy fullback Jamale Carothers (34) avoids a tackle by Tulane safety Chase Kuerschen while scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy fullback Jamale Carothers celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a run against Tulane during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy kicker Bijan Nichols, far left, is congratulated by teammates as they celebrate his game-winning field goal as time expires during an NCAA college football game against Tulane, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy kicker Bijan Nichols (43), with holding J.R. Osborn, kicks a game-winning field goal as time expires during an NCAA college football game against Tulane, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy linebacker Diego Fagot, far left, celebrates after returning an interception off a pass from Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan, not visible, for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry, right, hands off to fullback Nelson Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan looks to pass against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane head coach Willie Fritz looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy fullback Jamale Carothers runs for a touchdown against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy fullback Jamale Carothers (34) runs through the Tulane defense while scoring ona run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane wide receiver Jacob Robertson Jr. runs with the ball against Navy cornerback Daniel Taylor (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. Navy won 41-38. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan throws a pass against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy fullback Jamale Carothers (34) is congratulated by center Ford Higgins (72) and offensive tackle Mattie Conlon (56) after scoring on a run against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane wide receiver Darnell Mooney, right, goes up to catch a touchdown pass from quarterback Justin McMillan, not visible, as Navy cornerback Cameron Kinley tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan (12) and offensive lineman Keyshawn McLeod (53) celebrate McMillan's touchdown against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)