Ken Niumatalolo

Sporting's mascot lion waves from the empty stands during the Portuguese League soccer match between Sporting CP and Pacos de Ferreira at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, June 12, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches are being played without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Antonio Cotrim/Pool via AP)

The Latest: Navy coach expects fans at game with Notre Dame

By The Associated Press Jun. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

A TV cameraman films in the empty stadium as a part of precaution against the new coronavirus during the pre-season baseball game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 21, 2020. South Korea's professional baseball league has decided to begin its new season on May 5, initially without fans, following a postponement over the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

The Latest: TCU coach optimistic 2020 season will be played

Apr. 28, 2020 10:30 AM EDT

Star Navy offensive lineman found dead in academy dorm

Feb. 22, 2020 11:48 AM EST
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — David Forney, a star lineman for Navy's record-breaking offense, was found dead in his dormitory, the cause of death undisclosed. He was...

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) is sacked by Navy defensive end Jackson Perkins (96) for a 4-yard loss in the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Trick play, FG lift No. 21 Navy over Kansas State 20-17

By Steve Megargee Dec. 31, 2019 07:22 PM EST

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry run the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Liberty Bowl: No. 21 Navy, Kansas St. cap surprising years

By Steve Megargee Dec. 30, 2019 03:58 PM EST

Navy's Jamale Carothers (34) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as Army's Jacob Covington (57), Jeremiah Lowery (43) and Ryan Velez (26) look on during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Perry tops 300 yards, Navy trickery tops Army 31-7

By Dan Gelston Dec. 14, 2019 06:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2016, file photo, Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo, right, reacts as he watches a failed field goal-attempt in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, in Annapolis, Md. The 120th Army-Navy game is set for Saturday in Philadelphia. Navy leads the series 60-52-7. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Army-Navy rivalry features Trump attending 120th game

By Dan Gelston Dec. 13, 2019 01:44 PM EST

Navy wide receiver Keoni-Kordell Makekau, right, is hit by Houston cornerback Damarion Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Jamale Carothers helps No. 24 Navy beat Houston 56-41

Nov. 30, 2019 10:44 PM EST

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo, right, celebrates with linebacker Dakare Coston after defeating SMU during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 35-28. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

No. 24 Navy, amid big turnaround, eyes 1st win in Houston

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 29, 2019 12:33 PM EST

Navy wide receiver Keoni-Kordell Makekau (28) tries to make a catch before SMU defensive back Brandon Stephens (26) knocks the ball on a hit during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Perry leads Navy past No. 21 SMU 35-28

By Todd Karpovich Nov. 23, 2019 07:34 PM EST

SMU wide receiver James Proche, left, catches a touchdown pass while East Carolina cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (21) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

No. 21 SMU, Navy hope to stay alive for AAC West title

Nov. 22, 2019 03:10 PM EST

Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool (83) makes a touchdown reception against Navy cornerback Cameron Kinley (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in South Bend, Ind.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Claypool catches 4 TDs as No. 16 Notre Dame rout Navy 52-20

By John Fineran Nov. 16, 2019 06:10 PM EST

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

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) runs the ball while Duke safety Michael Carter II (26) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Irish, Middies meet as ranked foes for first time since 1978

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2019 04:38 PM EST

Notre Dame wide receiver Chris Finke (10) is congratulated by teammates following Finke's touchdown against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Irish, Midshipmen both thankful for long-running series

By John Fineran Nov. 14, 2019 02:12 AM EST

Navy wide receiver Tazh Maloy (25) gains yardage during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Connecticut on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Midshipmen stay afloat in AAC title race with rout of UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 01, 2019 11:17 PM EDT

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)

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

Oct. 26, 2019 08:28 PM EDT

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tulane, Navy seek bowl eligibility in AAC West showdown

Oct. 25, 2019 04:15 PM EDT

Navy runs over South Florida 35-3; Perry joins elite company

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 19, 2019 08:18 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo knew his defense was poised for a break-out season during spring practice. The Midshipmen's high...