In a tightly contested game, the Army Black Knights pulled out a 21-14 road victory over Navy, fueled by a dominant rushing attack and clutch kicking.
Offensive Highlights:
Army leaned heavily on their ground game, rushing for 295 yards on 49 carries (6.0 yards per carry). Tyrell Robinson led the way with 132 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, showing strong yards-after-contact ability with an average of 10.2 yards. Kanye Udoh also contributed significantly with 73 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Bryson Daily, while limited through the air, completed a perfect 1 of 2 passes for 35 yards and a touchdown to Casey Reynolds, who made the lone catch for the Black Knights.
The offensive line did a solid job with 26 pancake blocks and no sacks allowed, helping open running lanes all day.
Defensive Effort:
Army’s defense held Navy to 14 points, with a team total of 47 tackles and 6 tackles for loss. Chance Keith led with 10 tackles and forced a fumble, while Max DiDomenico added 9 tackles and 3 tackles for loss. The defense made key stops when it mattered most to preserve the lead.
Special Teams:
Kicker Trey Gronotte was perfect on extra points, going 3-for-3, which proved vital in the close game. Punter James Wagenseller had 2 punts with a net of 100 yards, including one inside the 20. David Clerk provided solid return yards on both kickoffs and punts, totaling 157 combined yards on 5 returns.
Summary:
Army’s physical rushing attack and consistent kicking helped them overcome Navy’s defense and secure a 21-14 win in this classic service academy matchup. The Black Knights relied on their ground game and defense to control the tempo and come away victorious.