Army-Navy Game Highlights Unique College Football Traditions and Rivalry

The 125th edition of 'America's Game' underscores the military academies' distinct approach to football and their enduring rivalry.

Army and Navy football programs maintain rigorous academic and military standards, setting them apart in the changing college football landscape.
The players at both academies are prohibited from profiting through NIL deals and face unique challenges, including demanding schedules and military responsibilities.
Army enters the game with an 11-1 record, a No. 19 national ranking, and its first-ever American Athletic Conference championship, while Navy has shown significant improvement under second-year coach Brian Newberry.
The game, steeped in tradition and patriotism, draws a global audience and is seen as a celebration of service and teamwork over individual achievement.
Both teams embrace their underdog status, focusing on discipline, cohesion, and maximizing potential rather than relying on the transfer portal or recruitment incentives common in modern college football.