ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Fullback Nelson Smith rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns as Navy improved to 2-0 in American Athletic Conference play with a 31-29 victory against Temple Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
The win marked the 100th career head coaching victory for Navy’s Ken Niumatalolo, who becomes the sixth active FBS head coach with 100 career wins at one school.
The Midshipmen, who have won their two conference games by a combined five points, turned away Temple’s bid for the tying two-point coversion with 1:02 left to secure the victory.