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Army-Navy Game Honored with Distinguished American Award

9/18/2025

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The Army-Navy game will receive the 2025 National Football Foundation's Distinguished American Award for its contributions to amateur football in the U.S.
First played on Nov. 29, 1890, it is one of college football's oldest rivalries.
The award presentation will take place on Dec. 9 at the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas.
NFF president Steve Hatchell highlighted the game's values of sacrifice, unity, and service.
Navy leads the series 63-55-7, with the game held annually on the second Saturday of December.

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The Army-Navy game will receive the 2025 National Football Foundation's Distinguished American Award for its contributions to amateur football in the U.S.
First played on Nov. 29, 1890, it is one of college football's oldest rivalries.
The award presentation will take place on Dec. 9 at the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas.
NFF president Steve Hatchell highlighted the game's values of sacrifice, unity, and service.
Navy leads the series 63-55-7, with the game held annually on the second Saturday of December.