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The 124th edition of the Army-Navy game will make its New England debut on Saturday as the Black Knights (5-6) and Midshipmen (5-6, 4-4 in AAC play) face off.
Both programs are looking to finish the season with a .500 record on the shoulders of their ground game: Army ranks ninth among FBS teams with 208.3 rushing yards per game, while Navy slots in at 13th with 200.5 rushing yards.
Navy has fared better when mixing in the passing game with its prevalent running game, scoring nine passing touchdowns to four interceptions in 2023. In contrast, Army has six touchdowns to 11 interceptions on the season.
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In his first season as coach of the Midshipmen, Brian Newberry will look to carry on the dominance Navy has displayed over Army, as it holds a historical advantage in the series with a record of 62 wins, 54 losses and seven ties. Black Knights coach Jeff Monken is entering his 10th season with Army, boasting a 5-4 record against Navy.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including time, date, TV and streaming info, and more:
What channel is Army vs. Navy today?
Army vs. Navy will be broadcasted on CBS, with Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson calling the game from the booth and Jenny Dell reporting from the sidelines at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Streaming options for the game include Paramount+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Army vs. Navy start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 9
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
The Black Knights and Midshipmen are scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET.
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Army vs. Navy betting odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Dec. 5.
- Spread: Army (-2.5)
- Over/under: 27.5 points
- Moneyline: Army -145 | Navy +120
Army football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent |
| Saturday, Sept. 2 | Louisiana-Monroe 17, Army 13 |
| Saturday, Sept. 9 | Army 57, Delaware State 0 |
| Friday, Sept. 15 | Army 37, UTSA 29 |
| Saturday, Sept. 23 | Syracuse 29, Army 16 |
| Saturday, Sept. 30 | BYE |
| Saturday, Oct. 7 | Boston College 27, Army 24 |
| Saturday, Oct. 14 | Troy 19, Army 0 |
| Saturday, Oct. 21 | No. 19 LSU 62, Army 0 |
| Saturday, Oct. 28 | UMass 21, Army 14 |
| Saturday, Nov. 4 | Army 23, No. 25 Air Force 3 |
| Saturday, Nov. 11 | Army 17, Holy Cross 14 |
| Saturday, Nov. 18 | Army 28, Coastal Carolina 21 |
| Saturday, Dec. 9 | vs. Navy (Foxborough, Mass.) |
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Navy football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent |
| Saturday, Aug. 26 | No. 13 Notre Dame 42, Navy 3 |
| Saturday, Sept. 2 | BYE |
| Saturday, Sept. 9 | Navy 24, Wagner 0 |
| Thursday, Sept. 14 | Memphis 28, Navy 24* |
| Saturday, Sept. 23 | BYE |
| Saturday, Sept. 30 | South Florida 44, Navy 30* |
| Saturday, Oct. 7 | Navy 27, North Texas 24* |
| Saturday, Oct. 14 | Navy 14, Charlotte 0* |
| Saturday, Oct. 21 | No. 22 Air Force 17, Navy 6 |
| Saturday, Oct. 28 | BYE |
| Saturday, Nov. 4 | Temple 32, Navy 18* |
| Saturday, Nov. 11 | Navy 31, UAB 6* |
| Saturday, Nov. 18 | East Carolina 10, Navy 0* |
| Saturday, Nov. 25 | SMU 59, Navy 14* |
| Saturday, Dec. 9 | vs. Army (Foxborough, Mass.) |
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