Yesterday’s Results for Army vs Navy

CFB BIG WIN SET FOR ARMY/NAVY GAME

Analysis: Chairman on Army Army feels like the right side in this rivalry because of how they match up stylistically. Their most recent outing was a 27–24 win over UTSA on November 29, where quarterback Cale Hellums rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown while Noah Short added 127 yards on the ground. That performance was a reminder of how Army leans on its option attack to control tempo and shorten games. With the Black Knights averaging 256.9 rushing yards per game (6th nationally) and rarely turning the ball over (just 9 giveaways, 8th fewest), they’re built to keep things close. Even if Navy’s offense is more explosive, Army’s ability to grind out drives and limit possessions makes them a tough underdog to put away. Navy, meanwhile, comes in off a 28–17 win over Memphis on November 27, powered by Blake Horvath’s dual-threat ability and Alex Tecza’s 103 rushing yards. The Midshipmen lead the nation in rushing (328.2 yards per game) and average nearly 36 points, but their defense has been shaky, giving up 438.6 yards per game (117th) and struggling badly against the pass (281.1 yards allowed, 130th nationally). That vulnerability gives Army a chance to hang around, especially if they can hit a few timely throws off play-action. With the Black Knights’ defense allowing just 22.5 points per game (42nd), they’re well-positioned to keep this rivalry tight, and grabbing the points looks like the sharper side.