If the Navy football team can successfully dance a little Texas Two-Step, it will be solidly entrenched as a contender for the American Athletic Conference championship.
The Midshipmen face a tough two-week stretch against two of the top teams in the American, both of which reside in the Lone Star State. Navy welcomes Houston to Annapolis Saturday before traveling to Dallas to meet SMU on Halloween night.
Houston is known for its high-powered offense and showed its capability during a 49-31 victory over Tulane Oct. 8 in its season opener. No. 16 SMU was chosen fourth in the AAC preseason media poll and has gotten off to a 5-0 start.