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Navy stuns Army with late TD, keeps Commander-in-Chief's Trophy
14 Dec
Summary
- Navy secured a 17-16 victory over Army with a late touchdown.
- The Midshipmen retained the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for the second year.
- Navy's winning touchdown came on a fourth-down pass in the final minutes.
In a fiercely contested 126th meeting, the No. 25 Navy Midshipmen staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Army 17-16. Trailing by nine points in the third quarter, Navy rallied with a crucial field goal and a game-winning touchdown pass in the final minutes, securing the victory.
The Midshipmen's triumph means they will retain the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for a second consecutive year. This historic win also marks the first time in program history that Navy has achieved double-digit wins in consecutive seasons.
Navy's path to victory was sealed by a go-ahead touchdown with just 6:37 left on the clock, followed by a critical defensive stand. The team will now prepare to face Cincinnati in the Liberty Bowl, while Army is set to compete in the Fenway Bowl against Connecticut.
