A sold out crowd that included Defense Secretary Ash Carter here at Lincoln Financial Field watched one of the best games in the rivalry’s storied history that featured the traditional flyovers, march-on and parachute performances.
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LOSING STREAKS: Navy’s winning streak against Army is the second longest of any uninterrupted FBS series, according to STATS.
On Saturday, Army and Navy met for the 116th time, and for the 14th game in a row, the Midshipmen claimed bragging rights over the Black Knights. Though his greatest impact doesn’t come through the air, heading into the game vs. Army the Antioch, Tenn. product had thrown for 964 yards and six touchdowns, compared to just one interception. “I thought they played a heck of a football game”.
“It was my No. 1 goal to win today, and now I can stay here”, Reynolds said.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) With a shot at history at stake, Keenan Reynolds ended his Navy career with a clean sweep against Army. Down three in the second half, Navy took the lead for good as Reynolds connected with Jamir Tillman for a 50-yard touchdown.
The Navy leads the all-time series. They held Army to 126 yards of total offense in the second half. “Navy executed and made some plays when they needed to, and we made critical errors that weren’t forced”.
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The chances kept coming, and Army finally looked like it was in business when Carter hit Tyler Campbell for a 35-yard pass with under three minutes left.
The trick play, from the Navy 39, saw Carter throw a backward pass to wide receiver DeAndre Bell in the left flat. “To be able to be here four years and never lose against Army, that’s huge”.
Reynolds tied the record for most rushing touchdowns in the first quarter when he rushed for 58 yards to the end zone, the 84th rushing score of his career.
Army won the toss & they deferred to 2nd half, Navy would start the game with ball.
The big number may scare people off from getting in on the final regular season game in college football, but the spread should be even bigger. We have to channel that and use it in a positive manner going into this game against Navy.
Navy (9-2, 21st) completed a Top 25 ranked season led by senior quarterback Keenan Reynolds. He cemented his legacy here with his fourth win over Army.
With Saturday featuring the classic annual football game between Army and Navy, ESPN College Gameday is in Philadelphia and had current Midshipman coach Ken Niumatalolo on set.
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Niumatalolo is set to meet Monday with officials at Brigham Young University to talk about coaching the Cougars. This was par for the course for the junior, who entered the game as the only Navy receiver with more than seven catches on the season. His agent told the Annapolis Capital-Gazette the meeting would take place and that Niumatalolo “feels strongly” about listening to BYU’s pitch. “How do you do that?” I mean, that’s our guy. “We’re a family, and you don’t do that to family”.
