Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday at 3 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium on CBS and Paramount+, marking Baltimore’s first host year since 2016 and Gary Danielson’s final Army–Navy call.
- Both teams beat Air Force this season, so the winner takes the Commander‑in‑Chief’s Trophy before heading to bowl games (Army to the Fenway Bowl vs. UConn; Navy to the Liberty Bowl vs. Cincinnati).
- Betting markets list Navy by about 6 to 6.5 points, and simulation models give the Midshipmen a clear edge in win probability, often near 60–68%.
- Navy dual‑threat Blake Horvath has about 1,390 passing yards and 1,040 rushing yards, while Army’s Cale Hellums has rushed for roughly 1,078 yards and passed for 504.
- Analysts expect a low‑tempo, field‑position game between option offenses, putting special teams, third downs, and ball security at a premium.