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Army-Navy Clash: Navy Favored in Low-Scoring Showdown

12/12/2025

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Navy Aims for Victory

The Army Black Knights face the Navy Midshipmen in the Army–Navy game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Navy is favored by 6.5 points and seeks a second victory after last year's 31-13 win.
Navy leads the nation with 298 rushing yards per game.
Blake Horvath (Navy) has been pivotal, as Army's Cale Hellums has excelled on the ground.
The game is expected to be low-scoring at 39.5 total points.

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Robinson Honors Soldiers

Navy nose tackle Landon Robinson will wear the Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment patch at the Army-Navy game to honor the four soldiers killed in the September crash, including Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Kraus.
Robinson's gesture reflects the game's tradition of honoring military service.
Junior safety Giuseppe Sessi and linebacker Coleman Cauley will wear patches representing their relatives in the Navy and Marine Corps.

History

Historical Context

The Army-Navy football rivalry began in 1890, representing the competition between the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy. Since 1930, they have met annually, with Navy leading the series 63–55–7 through 2024. This game, often attended by the President, honors military service and embodies the camaraderie and spirit of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Navy Aims for Victory

The Army Black Knights face the Navy Midshipmen in the Army–Navy game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Navy is favored by 6.5 points and seeks a second victory after last year's 31-13 win.
Navy leads the nation with 298 rushing yards per game.
Blake Horvath (Navy) has been pivotal, as Army's Cale Hellums has excelled on the ground.
The game is expected to be low-scoring at 39.5 total points.

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