In 2001, just a few months after 9/11, Army defeated Navy 26-17.
The Black Knights had not beaten the Midshipmen since, until today.
Army dominated the first half. Navy fumbled on their opening drive, and Army responded with a touchdown drive. First play of Navy’s next drive, an interception gave the ball right back to Army.
Halftime score: Army 14, Navy 0. There was hope for Army.
Navy was playing without their first two quarterbacks, both out from season-ending injuries. Sophomore Zach Abey made his first career start in Navy’s biggest game of the year, and he felt the stress and the burden of this game in the first half.