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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

Navy's Kai Puailoa-Rojas collides with East Carolina's Gerard Stringer, left, and Ja'Quan McMillian on a run during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
East Carolina at Navy 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 08:17 PM EST

Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai runs withe the ball against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 8 Irish get ready for Navy's triple-option wizardry

By John Fineran Nov. 04, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) stiff arms a North Carolina defender for a 91-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 8 Notre Dame renews long-time rivalry with Navy

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 02:11 PM EDT

Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai (1) throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Navy at Tulsa 10/29/2021

Oct. 29, 2021 09:39 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 2 Cincinnati travels to Navy with highest ranking ever

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 SMU rallies, stays unbeaten with 31-24 win over Navy

By Noah Trister Oct. 09, 2021 06:47 PM EDT

Navy fullback Chance Warren, center, scores a touchdown run as SMU linebacker Keke Burns, left, and cornerback Brandon Crossley try to stop him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
SMU at Navy 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

Navy's Daniel Taylor, right, is congratulated by Tyger Goslin after he recovered a blocked punt by Navy on a kick by UCF for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
UCF at Navy 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

Houston place kicker Dalton Witherspoon (47) warms up with punter Laine Wilkins (22) before an NCAA college football game against Navy Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Navy at Houston 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo looks on during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Navy hopes to bounce back after offense sputtered in 2020

By Noah Trister Aug. 20, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

Navy quarterback Xavier Arline (7) is tackled by Tulsa defensive lineman Jaxon Player (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tulsa at Navy 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 05:21 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

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

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo reacts after his team drew the SMU defense offsides on a fourth-down play to secure the victory during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 35-28. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Navy has chance to win West title entering Houston game

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 06:12 PM EST

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry (10) looks to throw during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 52-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 21 SMU travels to Navy in pivotal AAC-West matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 06:01 PM EST