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Second half comeback lifts UH over Navy in AAC opener

Houston overcame the first half slum and outscored Navy 21-3 in the second half to sink the Midshipmen 28-20 Saturday night at TDECU Stadium.

On just the third play of the game, Navy Sophomore Xavier Arline ran 40 yards down the field to put the Midshipmen up 7-0 early in the first.

The Midshipman ran the ball 3 times for 76 yards in under a minute.

For the second time in as many weeks, senior Marcus Jones made his impact on special teams, returning a punt 73 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 7 late in the first quarter.