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It is appropriate that there is only one game on the schedule for Week 16. The Army-Navy game is bigger than college football. It is a rivalry that reeks of tradition, history, and patriotism. Known as “America’s Game,” the Army-Navy Game is one of the most-viewed college football games annually. For sure, neither team is a national power. But both teams consistently play good football and have been regulars on the bowl circuit recently. But what matters is the players' and coaches' passion and commitment.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024
Army Black Knights vs. Army Black Knights, 3 pm, CBS
This year, America’s Game takes place at FedEx Field in Landover, MD, home of the NFL Washington Commanders.
Last year, Army jumped out to a 10-0 lead and held on for a 17-11 win against Navy. The Black Knights were outgained 309-259 but were +2 for turnover margin, and that proved to be the difference. The game was held at Gillette Stadium, home of the NFL New England Patriots.
In 2022, Army topped the Navy for a 20-17 overtime and a revenge win. Navy running back Anton Hall pushed for a go-ahead touchdown but fumbled near paydirt. Army recovered and then kicked the winning field goal. Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo was fired after the game. Had the Navy won, Coach Ken would still be in command.
Tradition and ritual reek at the Army-Navy Game. Thousands of cadets and midshipmen march in uniform inside the stadium, rooting for their teams in full-throat enthusiasm. Meanwhile, the Army mule and Navy goat rank among the greatest mascots in all sports. And when the game ends, both programs' signing of the two school songs sparks tears and goosebumps for millions of fans. Army-Navy epitomizes all that sports can and should be.
The 2021 matchup was a great reminder of what makes the Army vs. Navy game so special. Army was bowl-bound and enjoying another strong season. Navy was down and out with coaching turmoil and a 3-8 record. Yet Navy rose to the occasion and outplayed Army to score a 17-13 win. The game was a reminder as to why there are no sure things in this great service academy rivalry. The game was a great demonstration of why Army vs. Navy draws massive TV ratings and is one of the most popular games on the college football calendar.
In recent years Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field has been the neutral site venue of the Army-Navy Game. In 2021, the series shifted to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, home of the NFL New York Giants and New York Jets. Lincoln Financial Field got the game back for 2022.
The difference-maker of the Army-Navy game is Black Knights head coach Jeff Monken. The Army was rendered helpless in their series against a successful Navy team until his arrival.
From 1989 through 2015, Army could muster only two bowl seasons. Monken took the Black Knights job, understanding that Army would fully invest in a winning football program. The Black Knights have taken control of their series with the Navy and have gone to bowl games in four of the past five seasons. In 2018, Army nearly upset the Oklahoma Sooners in an epic overtime loss indicative of their rapid improvement. The following year Army could have won a double-overtime loss at the Big House against the Michigan Wolverines.
In recent years, Army has guarded the payout window quite effectively in their head-to-head series with Navy. The Black Knights have gotten the cash in nine of the most recent 12 meetings in this rivalry series. Since 2006, the Black Knights and Midshipmen went under the total EVERY SINGLE YEAR until the 2022 OT thriller. Last year’s total was a push.
Army has won five of the previous seven straight up in this series. But between 2002 and 2015, Navy bossed the Black Knights, winning the game yearly. Navy leads the all-time series 61-54-7.
America’s Game takes us back to the values that made college football for millions of fans who are considered NIL, the transfer portal, and too much influence from TV money.
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