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Navy wide receiver Mark Walker returns a punt from Army during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Army beats Navy 15-0 at Michie Stadium

By John Kekis Dec. 12, 2020 06:36 PM EST

Tulsa fans cheer as linebacker Zaven Collins (23) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 22 Tulsa seeks berth in AAC title game with win vs Navy

By David Ginsburg Dec. 04, 2020 02:41 PM EST

Tulane running back Stephon Huderson, center, fights through Tulsa defenders Bryson Powers (21) and Lamar Mullins (13) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 22 Tulsa seeks 6th straight win in matchup with Navy

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:03 PM EST

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) carries the ball as Navy defensive tackle Jackson Perkins (96) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Buechele, No. 22 SMU bounce back in 51-37 victory over Navy

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 31, 2020 11:06 PM EDT

Cincinnati's Jaheim Thomas grabs the shirt of SMU kick returner Bryan Massey (8) on a kickoff return during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 22 SMU hosts Navy with both teams coming off losses

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

Memphis defensive lineman O'Bryan Goodson (1) drags down Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2020 09:27 PM EDT

Navy quarterback Dalen Morris (8) pitches the ball running back CJ Williams (20) during an NCAA football game against East Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Smith runs for 157 yards, 2 TDs in Navy's 27-23 victory

Oct. 17, 2020 03:52 PM EDT

Tulane wide receiver Duece Watts (2) can't make the catch against Navy cornerback Michael McMorris (5) during the first half of an during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in New Orleans. (Scott Threlkeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate)
Navy stages school-record comeback, stuns Tulane 27-24

By Brett Martel Sep. 19, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly speaks with Notre Dame defensive lineman Kurt Hinish (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 21 Navy's defense concerns Kelly, No. 16 Irish

By John Fineran Nov. 15, 2019 11:34 AM EST

Tulsa's Cristian Williams and Brandon Johnson (8) bring down Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry (10) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (Stephen Pingry/Tulsa World via AP)
Perry leads Navy over Tulsa 45-17

By John Tranchina Oct. 12, 2019 11:29 PM EDT

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Tulsa, Navy look to move on from emotional games last week

By John Tranchina Oct. 11, 2019 02:47 PM EDT

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Air Force Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 34-25. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Navy stuns Air Force 34-25

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 05, 2019 07:33 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III (5) runs down the field against San Jose State after replacing starting quarterback Isaiah Sanders during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)
Air Force, Navy meet in what could be high-scoring matchup

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 04, 2019 11:20 AM EDT

Navy's Tyger Goslin takes the snap against Holy Cross in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette via AP)
Navy rolls past Holy Cross 45-7 in opener

By Todd Karpovich Aug. 31, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Navy's Cameron Kinley, left, celebrates after he sacked Holy Cross quarterback Connor Degenhardt in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette via AP)
Navy rolls past Holy Cross 45-7 in opener

By Todd Karpovich Aug. 31, 2019 07:15 PM EDT

Navy tight end Tre Walker rushes for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 37-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Abey leads Navy past Tulsa 37-29

By Todd Karpovich Nov. 17, 2018 08:18 PM EST

Navy slotback Malcolm Perry, right, rushes the ball against Tulsa safety Manny Bunch in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Abey leads Navy past Tulsa 37-29

By Todd Karpovich Nov. 17, 2018 06:59 PM EST

Russo leads Temple past Navy 24-17

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 13, 2018 08:17 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Temple quarterback Anthony Russo has impressed his coaches with his big arm and tendency to make game-changing plays at critical moments. ...

Russo leads Temple past Navy 24-17

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 13, 2018 07:48 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Anthony Russo threw for 300 yards with a 62-yard touchdown pass to Ventell Bryant midway through the fourth quarter and Temple won for the...

Russo leads Temple past Navy 24-17

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 13, 2018 07:06 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Anthony Russo threw for 300 yards with a 62-yard touchdown pass to Ventell Bryant midway through the fourth quarter and Temple won for the...