2021 Navy Midshipmen football
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
Record4–8 (3–5 AAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorIvin Jasper (14th season)
Offensive schemeTriple option
Defensive coordinatorBrian Newberry (3rd season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
2021 American Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 4 Cincinnati y$^  8 –0   13 –1  
No. 17 Houston y  8 –0   12 –2  
UCF  5 –3   9 –4  
East Carolina  5 –3   7 –5  
Tulsa  5 –3   7 –6  
SMU  4 –4   8 –4  
Memphis  3 –5   6 –6  
Navy  3 –5   4 –8  
Tulane  1 –7   2 –10  
South Florida  1 –7   2 –10  
Temple  1 –7   3 –9  
Championship: Cincinnati 35, Houston 20
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2021 Navy Midshipmen football team represented the United States Naval Academy as a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Midshipmen were led by 14th-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo and played their home games at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Preseason

American Athletic Conference preseason media poll

The American Athletic Conference preseason media poll was released at the virtual media day held August 4, 2021.[1] Cincinnati, who finished the 2020 season ranked No. 8 nationally, was tabbed as the preseason favorite in the 2021 preseason media poll.

Media poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Cincinnati262 (22)
2UCF241 (2)
3SMU188
4Houston181
5Memphis168
6Tulsa153
7Tulane132
т-8East Carolina85
т-8Navy85
10Temple46
11South Florida43

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 43:30 p.m.Marshall*
CBSSNL 7–4930,131
September 113:30 p.m.Air Force*
CBSL 3–2336,997
September 257:00 p.m.at Houston
ESPNUL 20–2825,054
October 23:30 p.m.UCF
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
CBSSNW 34–3030,871
October 93:30 p.m.No. 24 SMU
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD (Gansz Trophy)
CBSSNL 24–3128,563
October 147:30 p.m.at Memphis
ESPNL 17–3530,042
October 2312:00 p.m.No. 2 Cincinnati
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
ESPN2L 20–2732,004
October 297:30 p.m.at Tulsa
ESPN2W 20–1716,279
November 63:30 p.m.at No. 10 Notre Dame*
NBCL 6–3477,096
November 203:30 p.m.East Carolina
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
CBSSNL 35–3828,001
November 2712:00 p.m.at Temple
ESPNUW 38–1416,708
December 113:00 p.m.vs. Army*
CBSW 17–1382,282

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Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position Seasons at
Navy		 Alma mater
Ken NiumataloloHead coach24 (14 as HC)Hawaii (1989)
Offensive staff
Ivin JasperOffensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach22Hawaii (1994)
Joe DupaixSlotbacks coach7Southern Utah (1998)
Ashley IngramRunning game coordinator / offensive centers and guards coach14North Alabama (1996)
Jason MacDonaldFullbacks Coach3Springfield College (MA) (2004)
Danny O'RourkeSpecial teams coordinator / offensive tackles coach20West Georgia (1999)
Mick YokitisWide receivers coach11Navy (2006)
Billy Ray StutzmannOffensive assistant coach3Hawaii (2013)
Defensive staff
Brian NewberryDefensive coordinator / safeties coach3Baylor (1998)
James AdamsCornerbacks coach2Wake Forest (2006)
Kevin DowningDefensive ends / raiders coach3North Carolina Central (2004)
Robert GreenDefensive assistant coach / Director of Racial Equality9Navy (1998)
Joe ConiglioDefensive assistant coach1Miami University (2006)
Steve JohnsStrikers Coach14Occidental (1991)
Jerrick HallNose Guards / defensive tackles coach3NC State (2004)
P.J. VolkerLinebackers coach3Mount St. Joseph (2005)
Support staff
Brian BlickDirector of football operations5Navy (2012)
Va'a NiumataloloAssistant to the director of football operations2BYU (2018)
Bryan FitzpatrickAssociate director of athletics – Football Strength, Conditioning & Sports Performance10Towson (2005)
David MahoneyRecruiting coordinator5Navy (2007)
Bryan MillerAssociate football strength and conditioning coach / sports science coordinator7North Park
Omar NelsonDirector of player personnel5Navy (1997)
Capt. Donald Bowers, USMCDirector of player development2Navy (2011)
Kevin SlatteryDirector of Football Creative Design3York College (PA) (2016)
Hanna KotlarekDirector of Football Creative Services 1
Laura WebbAdministrative assistant to the head football coach 2
Source:[3]

Roster

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: — = Not ranked
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Game summaries

Marshall

Marshall at Navy
1 234Total
• Thundering Herd 14 7721 49
Midshipmen 0 007 7
    
Scoring summary
112:23MarshallRasheen Ali 2-yard run (Andrew Sanders kick)
(9 plays, 75 yards, 2:37)		Marshall 7–0
6:46MarshallRasheen Ali 3-yard run (Andrew Sanders kick)
(6 plays, 53 yards, 1:46)		Marshall 14–0
210:24MarshallRasheen Ali 4-yard run (Andrew Sanders kick)
(5 plays, 25 yards, 1:10)		Marshall 21–0
311:56MarshallSheldon Evans 9-yard run (Andrew Sanders kick)
(5 plays, 71 yards, 1:26)		Marshall 28–0
412:04NavyXavier Arline 1-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(14 plays, 82 yards, 6:20)		Marshall 28–7
8:02MarshallRasheen Ali 1-yard run (Andrew Sanders kick)
(11 plays, 60 yards, 6:20)		Marshall 35–7
5:31MarshallSheldon Evans 1-yard run (Andrew Sanders kick)
(3 plays, 49 yards, 0:55)		Marshall 42–7
2:01MarshallE.J. Horton 30-yard pass from Luke Zban (Andrew Sanders kick)
(1 play, 30 yards, 0:07)		Marshall 49–7
Pregame lineOver/Under
MARSHALL -3.047
StatisticsMarshallNavy
First downs2324
Total yards464398
Rushing yards101337
Passing yards36361
Turnovers22
Time of possession18:4141:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MarshallPassingGrant Wells20/30, 333 yards, 2 INT
RushingRasheen Ali14 carries, 59 yards, 4 TD
ReceivingTalik Keaton5 receptions, 100 yards
NavyPassingMaasai Maynor2/6, 27 yards
RushingJames Harris II11 carries, 80 yards
ReceivingMychal Copper2 receptions, 30 yards

Air Force

Air Force at Navy
1 234Total
• Falcons 0 779 23
Midshipmen 0 300 3
  
Scoring summary
1No scoring plays
210:36NavyBijan Nichols 23-yard field goal
(7 plays, 32 yards, 3:32)		Navy 3–0
1:09Air ForceBrad Roberts 3-yard run (Matthew Dapore kick)
(9 plays, 43 yards, 3:26)		Air Force 7–3
30:32Air ForceHaaziq Daniels 28-yard run (Matthew Dapore kick)
(9 plays, 54 yards, 4:09)		Air Force 14–3
413:33Air ForceTeam safety
(4 plays, -25 yards, 2:59)		Air Force 16–3
9:13Air ForceBrad Roberts 2-yard run (Matthew Depore kick)
(7 plays, 58 yards, 4:20)		Air Force 23–3
Pregame lineOver/Under
AIR FORCE -6.040
StatisticsAir ForceNavy
First downs146
Total yards22568
Rushing yards17636
Passing yards4932
Turnovers01
Time of possession36:4823:12
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Air ForcePassingHaaziq Daniels3/10, 49 yards
RushingBrad Roberts29 carries, 97 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMicah Davis1 reception, 27 yards
NavyPassingMaasai Maynor3/5, 32 yards,
RushingXavier Arline16 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingMychal Copper1 reception, 15 yards

Since this game was on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, both teams donned special commemorative uniforms. The Air Force Falcons were designed to honor a B-52 bomber crew that flew in Operation Linebacker II during 1972. While the Midshipmen's uniform celebrated the United States Marine Corps, inspired by the iconic "Dress Blue A" uniform, with white gloves, black cleats, red trim, and royal blue pants. The helmet, shoulder and pant designs feature an Eagle, Globe and Anchor, as well as, the battle cry "OORAH", on the front of the helmet. The back of the helmet reads "Semper Fi", the Marine Corps motto abbreviated from Semper Fidelis, meaning "always faithful." The red stripe on the pants is known as the "Blood Stripe," a way to honor fallen and injured Marines.[4][5]

At Houston

Navy at Houston
1 234Total
Midshipmen 7 1003 20
• Cougars 7 0714 28
  • Date: September 25, 2021
  • Location: TDECU Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 6:02 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 8 minutes
  • Game attendance: 25,054
  • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: E 6 MPH
  • Referee: Hank Johns
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Tiffany Greene (play-by-play) and Hutson Mason (analyst)
    
Scoring summary
113:57NAVYXavier Arline 40-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(3 plays, 76 yards, 0:58)		NAVY 7–0
1:35HOUMarcus Jones 73-yard punt returned (Dalton Witherspoon kick)
(3 plays, 4 yards, 2:03)		TIE 7–7
27:53NAVYBijan Nichols 30-yard field goal
(15 plays, 62 yards, 8:42)		NAVY 10–7
0:52NAVYIsaac Ruoss 1-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(11 plays, 89 yards, 5:28)		NAVY 17–7
33:16HOUTa'Zhawn Henry 2-yard run (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(7 plays, 43 yards, 4:23)		NAVY 17–14
414:53HOUMarcus Jones 47-yard pass from Clayton Tune (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(7 plays, 81 yards, 1:55)		HOU 21–17
12:08HOUTa'Zhawn Henry 1-yard run (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(5 plays, 26 yards, 2:39)		HOU 28–17
6:12NAVYBijan Nichols 36-yard field goal
(13 plays, 56 yards, 5:56)		HOU 28–20
Pregame lineOver/Under
HOUSTON –2.047
StatisticsNavyHouston
First downs1620
Total yards300384
Rushing yards202127
Passing yards98257
Turnovers10
Time of possession33:2126:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NavyPassingXavier Arline3/6, 83 yards
RushingXavier Arline19 rushes, 64 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMychal Cooper3 receptions, 83 yards
HoustonPassingClayton Tune22/30, 257 yards, 1 TD
RushingAlton McCaskill17 rushes, 74 yards
ReceivingChristian Trahan4 receptions, 65 yards

UCF

Central Florida at Navy
1 234Total
Knights 13 1070 30
• Midshipmen 7 10017 34
       
Scoring summary
113:24UCFBrandon Johnson 15-yard pass from Mikey Keene (Daniel Obarski kick)
(1 play, 15 yards, 0:07)		UCF 7–0
5:14NAVYTai Lavatai 7-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(16 plays, 75 yards, 8:10)		TIE 7–7
0:56UCFAmari Johnson 16-yard run (Daniel Obarski PAT blocked)
(8 plays, 75 yards, 4:18)		UCF 13–7
29:12NAVYBijan Nichols 24-yard field goal
(14 plays, 68 yards, 6:44)		UCF 13–10
6:26UCFBrandon Johnson 23-yard pass from Mikey Keene (Daniel Obarski kick)
(6 plays, 58 yards, 2:46)		UCF 20–10
1:34NAVYDaniel Taylor 0-yard run of Blocked Punt (Bijan Nichols kick)
(3 plays, 2 yards, 1:01)		UCF 20–17
0:00UCFDaniel Obarski 28-yard field goal
(11 plays, 67 yards, 1:34)		UCF 23–17
32:55UCFJoey Greenwood 10-yard run (Daniel Obarski kick)
(1 play, 10 yards, 0:06)		UCF 30–17
413:49NAVYBijan Nichols 23-yard field goal
(9 plays, 69 yards, 4:06)		UCF 30–20
9:45NAVYTai Lavatai 1-yard rush (Bijan Nichols kick)
(7 plays, 45 yards, 3:15)		UCF 30–27
3:09NAVYIsaac Ruoss 4-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(11 plays, 53 yards, 5:19)		NAVY 34–30
Pregame lineOver/Under
UCF -15.053
StatisticsUCFNavy
First downs1726
Total yards326406
Rushing yards148348
Passing yards17858
Turnovers22
Time of possession20:4239:18
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UCFPassingMikey Keene16/26, 178 yards, 2TD, INT
RushingJohnny Richardson11 carries, 59 yards
ReceivingBrandon Johnson4 receptions, 79 yards, 2 TD
NavyPassingTai Lavatai2/4, 58 yards
RushingCarlinos Acie11 carries, 85 yards
ReceivingChance Warren1 reception, 49 yards

This was the Navy Midshipmen's first win since October 17, 2020 when they played at ECU. Navy snapped their losing streak and got their first win this season. Also during this game, the Naval Academy Athletic Association retired former All-American and College Football Hall of Fame safety Chet Moeller's number 48 jersey. Moeller, who was also the East Coast Athletic (ECAC) Player of the Year in 1975, played for the Midshipmen from 1972 to 1975. He is the first defensive player to have his number retired by the Midshipmen.[6]

No. 24 SMU

Southern Methodist at Navy
1 234Total
• No. 24 Mustangs 7 1437 31
Midshipmen 7 1430 24
     
Scoring summary
113:28SMUReggie Roberson Jr. 66-yard pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza kick)
(4 plays, 75 yards, 1:32)		SMU 7–0
3:57NAVYChance Warren 23-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(7 plays, 50 yards, 3:37)		TIE 7–7
213:45NAVYKai Puailoa-Rojas 37-yard pass from Tai Lavatai (Bijan Nichols kick)
(6 plays, 71 yards, 2:51)		NAVY 14–7
7:43NAVYDiego Fagot 2p-yard Fumble Return (Bijan Nichols kick)
(3 plays, –12 yards, 1:09)		NAVY 21–7
7:29SMUBryan Massey 95-yard Kickoff Return (Blake Mazza kick)
(1 play, 95 yards, 0:00)		NAVY 21–14
1:54SMUTre Siggers 2-yard run (Blake Mazza kick)
(11 plays, 69 yards, 4:04)		TIE 21–21
37:26SMUBlake Mazza 37-yard field goal
(9 plays, 36 yards, 4:02)		SMU 24–21
0:23NAVYBijan Nichols 50-yard field goal
(13 plays, 42 yards, 7:03)		TIE 24–24
48:19SMUJordan Kerley 22-yard pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza kick)
(9 plays, 65 yards, 3:52)		SMU 31-24
Pregame lineOver/Under
SMU –13.557
StatisticsSMUNavy
First downs2212
Total yards404241
Rushing yards80177
Passing yards32464
Turnovers20
Time of possession27:4132:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
SMUPassingTanner Mordecai30/40, 324 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingTre Siggers14 carries, 49 yards, TD
ReceivingReggie Roberson Jr.5 receptions, 100 yards, TD
NavyPassingTai Lavatai4/7, 64 yards, TD
RushingTai Lavatai24 carries, 53 yards
ReceivingKai Puailoa-Rojas1 reception, 37 yards, TD

At Memphis

Navy at Memphis
1 234Total
Midshipmen 7 370 17
• Tigers 14 1470 35
  • Date: October 14, 2021
  • Location: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
    Memphis, TN
  • Game start: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours
  • Game attendance: 30,042
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: S 8 MPH
  • Referee: Edwin Lee
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst) & Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)
     
Scoring summary
112:10MEMSean Dykes 3-yard pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle kick)
(7 plays, 75 yards, 2:50)		MEM 7–0
0:20NAVYJames Harris II 2-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(21 plays, 75 yards, 11:50)		TIE 7–7
0:00MEMCalvin Austin III 69-yard run (Joe Doyle kick)
(1 play, 69 yards, 0:20)		MEM 14–7
28:21NAVYBijan Nichols 36-yard field goal
(5 plays, 6 yards, 2:11)		MEM 14–10
7:30MEMEddie Lewis 74-yard pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle kick)
(3 plays, 86 yards, 0:51)		MEM 21–10
0:40MEMBrandon Thomas 3-yard run (Joe Doyle kick)
(12 plays, 63 yards, 4:21)		MEM 28–10
38:09NAVYMychal Copper 21-yard pass from Tai Lavatai (Bijan Nichols kick)
(14 plays, 75 yards, 6:51)		MEM 28–17
6:07MEMMarquavius Weaver 4-yard run (Joe Doyle kick)
(5 plays, 72 yards, 2:02)		MEM 35–17
4No scoring plays
Pregame lineOver/Under
MEMPHIS –11.056
StatisticsNavyMemphis
First downs1715
Total yards241415
Rushing yards198200
Passing yards43215
Turnovers01
Time of possession39:1920:41
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NavyPassingTai Lavatai3/4, 27 yards, TD
RushingIsaac Ruoss18 carries, 75 yards
ReceivingMychal Copper1 reception, 21 yards, TD
MemphisPassingSeth Henigan8/12, 215 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingCalvin Austin III1 carry, 69 yards, TD
ReceivingEddie Lewis3 receptions, 92 yards, TD

No. 2 Cincinnati

Cincinnati at Navy
1 234Total
• No. 2 Bearcats 7 6140 27
Midshipmen 7 3010 20
     
Scoring summary
13:51NAVYTai Lavatai 2-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(13 plays, 79 yards, 7:12)		NAVY 7–0
2:50CINJosh Whyle 31-yard pass from Desmond Ridder (Christian Lowery kick)
(3 plays, 44 yards, 1:01)		TIE 7–7
214:15NAVYBijan Nichols 33-yard Field Goal
(7 plays, 35 yards, 3:35)		NAVY 10–7
4:07CINChristian Lowery 32-yard Field Goal
(15 plays, 61 yards, 6:06)		TIE 10–10
0:00CINAlex Bales 52-yard Field Goal
(1 play, 0 yards, 0:01)		CIN 13–10
37:39CINJerome Ford 43-yard run (Christian Lowery kick)
(4 plays, 54 yards, 1:27)		CIN 20–10
1:13CINJosh Whyle 3-yard pass from Desmond Ridder
(11 plays, 45 yards, 4:22)		CIN 27–10
48:19NAVYBijan Nichols 27-yard Field Goal
(9 plays, 48 yards, 4:27)		CIN 27–13
0:50NAVYTai Lavatai 1-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(16 plays, 90 yards, 4:39)		CIN 27–20
Pregame lineOver/Under
CINCINNATI -26.552.5
StatisticsCincinnatiNavy
First downs1422
Total yards271308
Rushing yards2167
Passing yards176116
Turnovers11
Time of possession20:3339:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CincinnatiPassingDesmond Ridder18/30, 176 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJerome Ford15 carries, 90 yards, TD
ReceivingJosh Whyle4 receptions, 60 yards, 2 TD
NavyPassingTai Lavatai11/15, 116 yards, INT
RushingIsaac Ruoss19 carries, 80 yards
ReceivingKai Puailoa-Rojas2 receptions, 47 yards

At Tulsa

Navy at Tulsa
1 234Total
• Midshipmen 0 3710 20
Golden Hurricane 0 377 17
    
Scoring summary
1No scoring plays
26:37TULSAZack Long 26-yard field goal
(5 plays, 77 yards, 1:53)		TULSA 3–0
0:03NAVYBijan Nichols 29-yard field goal
(5 plays, 66 yards, 0:58)		TIE 3–3
314:47TULSAAnthony Watkins 97-yard kick-off return (Zack Long kick)
(0 plays, 97 yards, 0:13)		TULSA 10–3
9:03NAVYJames Hariis II 1-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(10 plays, 75 yards, 5:44)		TIE 10–10
411:25NAVYTai Lavatai 1-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(15 plays, 80 yards, 8:09)		NAVY 17–10
4:14NAVYBijan Nichols 46-yard field goal
(7 plays, 19 yards, 3:56)		NAVY 20–10
2:21TULSAEzra Naylor II 2-yard pass from Davis Brin (Zack Long kick)
(8 plays, 65 yards, 1:53)		NAVY 20–17
Pregame lineOver/Under
TULSA –11.046
StatisticsNavyTulsa
First downs1613
Total yards302294
Rushing yards302129
Passing yards0165
Turnovers02
Time of possession37:1822:42
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NavyPassingTeam0/1, 0 yards
RushingCarlinos Acie3 carries, 80 yards
Receiving
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TulsaPassingDavis Brin13/23, 165 yards, TD, INT
RushingAnthony Watkins5 carries, 81 yards
ReceivingJuancarlos Santana7 receptions, 109 yards

At No. 10 Notre Dame

Navy at Notre Dame
1 234Total
Midshipmen 3 030 6
• No. 10 Fighting Irish 0 17017 34
    
Scoring summary
13:03NAVYBijan Nichols 49–yard field goal
(13 plays, 36 yards, 7:36)		NAVY 3–0
29:47NDJonathan Doerer 24–yard field goal
(11 plays, 74 yards, 3:45)		TIE 3–3
2:46NDKyren Williams 1–yard run (Jonathan Doerer kick)
(11 plays, 66 yards, 5:00)		ND 10–3
0:50NDKyren Williams 5–yard run (Jonathan Doerer kick)
(5 plays, 95 yards, 1:00)		ND 17–3
35:16NAVYBijan Nichols 21–yard field goal
(14 plays, 71 yards, 9:44)		ND 17–6
413:20NDTeam Safety
(2 plays, –1 yard, 0:49)		ND 19–6
10:55NDKyren Williams 20–yard run (Jack Coan pass to Braden Lenzy for Two-Point Conversion)
(7 plays, 54 yards, 2:25)		ND 27–6
3:13NDLogan Diggs 8–yard run (Jonathan Doerer kick)
(7 plays, 53 yards, 3:45)		ND 34–6
Pregame lineOver/under
-21.048
StatisticsNavyNotre Dame
First downs1121
Total yards184430
Rushing yards166150
Passing yards18280
Turnovers00
Time of possession34:3325:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NavyPassingXavier Arline1/2, 18 yards
RushingIsaac Ruoss22 carries, 73 yards
ReceivingJayden Umbarger1 reception, 18 yards
Notre DamePassingJack Coan23/29, 269 yards, TD
RushingKyren Williams17 carries, 95 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingKevin Austin Jr.6 receptions, 139 yards, TD

East Carolina

East Carolina at Navy
1 234Total
• Pirates 14 10014 38
Midshipmen 7 14014 35
         
Scoring summary
112:14ECUKeaton Mitchell 10–yard run (Owen Daffer kick)
(6 plays, 75 yards, 2:46)		ECU 7–0
2:46NAVYMychal Copper 4–yard pass from Tai Lavatai (Bijan Nichols kick)
(10 plays, 78 yards, 5:13)		TIE 7–7
2:58ECUTyler Snead 40–yard pass from Holton Ahlers (Owen Daffer kick)
(7 plays, 78 yards, 4:03)		ECU 14–7
211:13NAVYChance Warren 4–yard pass from Tai Lavatai (Bijan Nichols kick)
(11 plays, 75 yards, 6:45)		TIE 14–14
5:29ECUOwen Daffer 37–yard field goal
(12 plays, 58 yards, 4:44)		ECU 17–14
2:11NAVYIsaac Ruoss 19–yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(7 plays, 70 yards, 3:18)		NAVY 21–17
0:18ECURyan Jones 5–yard pass from Holton Ahlers (Owen Daffer kick)
(7 plays, 85 yards, 1:53)		ECU 24–22
3No scoring plays.
414:03NAVYCarlinos Acie 90-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(1 plays, 90 yards, 0:13)		NAVY 28–24
8:47ECUOwen Daffer 25–yard field goal
(11 plays, 58 yards, 5:16)		NAVY 28–27
8:33NAVYMaquel Haywood 98–yard kickoff return (Bijan Nichols kick)
(0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00)		NAVY 35–27
5:01ECUTyler Snead 28–yard pass from Holton Ahlers (Holton Ahlers pass to C.J. Johnson for Two-Point Conversion)
(7 plays, 70 yards, 3:32)		TIE 35–35
0:00ECUOwen Daffer 54–yard field goal
(4 plays, 44 yards, 1:11)		ECU 38–35
Pregame lineOver/under
ECU –3.546.5
StatisticsEast CarolinaNavy
First downs2417
Total yards563382
Rushing yards158345
Passing yards40537
Turnovers00
Time of possession32:4027:20
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
East CarolinaPassingHolton Ahlers27/32, 405 yards, 3 TD
RushingKeaton Mitchell18 carries, 94 yards, TD
ReceivingTyler Snead5 receptions, 137 yards, 2 TD
NavyPassingTai Lavatai4/4, 37 yards, 2 TD
RushingCarlinos Acie6 carries, 155 yards, TD
ReceivingMychal Copper2 receptions, 31 yards, TD

At Temple

Navy at Temple
1 234Total
• Midshipmen 7 10714 38
Owls 0 770 14
  • Date: November 27, 2021
  • Location: Lincoln Financial Field
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Game start: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours, 2 minutes
  • Game attendance:  
  • Game weather: 39 °F (4 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: NW 18 MPH
  • Referee: 16,708
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Kevin Brown (play-by-play), Hutson Mason (analyst)
    
Scoring summary
14:33NAVYCarlinos Acie 11–yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(5 plays, 27 yards, 2:22)		NAVY 7–0
210:40NAVYChance Warren 15–yard pass from Xavier Arline (Bijan Nichols kick)
(13 plays, 71 yards, 6:40)		NAVY 14–0
8:30TEMRa'Von Bonner 1–yard run (Rory Bell kick)
(1 play, 1 yard, 0:04)		NAVY 14–7
0:11NAVYBijan Nichols 32–yard field goal
(4 plays, –8 yards, 1:23)		NAVY 17–7
36:43NAVYIsaac Ruoss 3–yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(11 plays, 58 yards, 5:22)		NAVY 24–7
0:47TEMTayvon Ruley 4–yard run (Rory Bell kick)
(14 plays, 80 yards, 5:51)		NAVY 24–14
49:04NAVYIsaac Ruoss 6-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(12 plays, 75 yards, 6:43)		NAVY 31–14
1:40NAVYChance Warren 4–yard pass from Tai Lavatai (Bijan Nichols kick)
(12 plays, 57 yards, 5:53)		NAVY 38–14
Pregame lineOver/under
NAVY –13.542.5
StatisticsNavyTemple
First downs2111
Total yards291182
Rushing yards21984
Passing yards7298
Turnovers13
Time of possession37:1122:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NavyPassingTai Lavatai5/11, 57 yards, TD
RushingCarlinos Acie10 carries, 86 yards, TD
ReceivingChance Warren3 receptions, 43 yards, 2 TD
TemplePassingMariano Valenti10/14, 73 yards
RushingTayvon Ruley9 carries, 68 yards, TD
ReceivingJose Barbon5 receptions, 34 yards

Vs. Army

Army vs. Navy
1 234Total
Black Knights 10 300 13
• Midshipmen 7 370 17
  
Scoring summary
113:00ARMYChristian Anderson 56-yard run (Cole Talley kick)
(4 plays, 75 yards, 2:00)		ARMY 7–0
7:22NAVYTai Lavatai 8-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(11 plays, 83 yards, 5:38)		TIE 7–7
0:13ARMYCole Talley 31-yard field goal
(12 plays, 61 yards, 7:09)		ARMY 10–7
20:11ARMYCole Talley 32-yard Field Goal
(8 plays, 49 yards, 4:42)		NAVY 13–7
39:02NAVYTai Lavatai 2-yard run (Bijan Nichols kick)
(10 plays, 74 yards, 5:58)		NAVY 14–13
46:10NAVYBijan Nichols 43-yard field goal
(15 plays, 49 yards, 8:56)		NAVY 17–13
Pregame lineOver/under
ARMY –7.035.5
StatisticsArmyNavy
First downs1113
Total yards232278
Rushing yards124196
Passing yards10892
Turnovers00
Time of possession25:3534:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArmyPassingChristian Anderson7/15, 108 yards
RushingChristian Anderson9 carries, 67 yards, TD
ReceivingIsaiah Alston1 reception, 35 yards
NavyPassingTai Lavatai4/6, 82 yards
RushingTai Lavatai20 carries, 62 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMychal Copper1 reception, 28 yards

This year's Army-Navy Game uniforms for the Navy Midshipmen spotlight Naval Aviation, namely the carrier-based F/A-18 Super Hornet in a themed uniform named "Fly Navy". The color-rush navy kits feature the current active U.S. Military roundel national insignia, (a white star with white and red stripes), on each shoulder. On the left upper chest is a triangular squadron patch highlighting the Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet based out of Naval Air Station in Oceana, Virginia. The pants have a red stripe between two white stripes running down the side, while the gloves have the "Fly Navy" script on the palms.[7]

The right side of the helmet is emblazoned with "the roundel" while left side of the helmet has a hand-painted F/A-18 Super Hornet ("the Rhino"), which are operated by naval aviators and also the jet flown by the Navy's elite flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels. On the back of the helmet, three sets of gold wings are featured which are earned by naval aviators: Single Anchor–Navy Aviators (pilots); Double Anchor–Naval Flight Officers (navigators); and AC–Aircrew.[8]

This year's exclusive Game Ball by Team Issue features the silhouette of an F/A-18 Super Hornet, the U.S. Military Roundel and color scheme, as well as an intricate stitching design around the laces.

References

  1. ↑ "Cincinnati Chosen as Favorite in American Preseason Media Poll". theAmerican.org. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  2. ↑ "2021 Navy Football Schedule". FBS Schedules. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2021 Navy Midshipmen Coaching Staff". USNA Athletic Department. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  4. ↑ "LOOK: Navy, Air Force football teams reveal military-themed uniforms for 9/11 game on CBS". CBSSports.com. September 11, 2021.
  5. ↑ "LOOK: Navy, Air Force football teams reveal military-themed uniforms for 9/11 game on CBS". www.cbssports.com.
  6. ↑ "Navy retiring number of former star safety Chet Moeller". Associated Press. May 25, 2021.
  7. ↑ "FLY NAVY by Navy Athletics". Exposure.
  8. ↑ "Navy Athletics, Under Armour Unveil Special Naval Aviation Uniform for the Army-Navy Game". Naval Academy Athletics.
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