Navy Midshipmen Seek Rivalry Redemption Against Army Black Knights

The Navy Midshipmen, celebrating their first winning season in five years, prepare to face their archrivals, the Army Black Knights, in their 125th meeting on Saturday. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, and will be aired by CBS.

Navy finished third in the American Athletic Conference with an 8-3 record, trailing only Tulane University and conference champion Army. Despite missing the College Football Playoffs, the Midshipmen hope to reclaim the Commander-in-Chief Trophy and end their three-year losing run versus Army.

Navy's season began with a six-game winning streak, but they struggled offensively in three losses, scoring 14 points or fewer. A victory over the Black Knights, who have an 11-1 record and are ranked first in rushing attack and 11th in defense, would be a significant accomplishment for Navy.

Coming off its first conference championship, the Army comes into the game as the American Athletic Conference winner and a strong opponent.

Following this historic rivalry game, the Navy will meet the 6-6 Oklahoma Sooners in the Armed Forces Bowl on December 27, ending a season entirely of redemption and difficulties.

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