Navy defeated Army 31-13 on Saturday in Week 16, with the Midshipmen's balanced scoring effort proving decisive throughout the contest. Navy scored touchdowns in each of the first three quarters, posting 7 points in the first, 7 in the second, and 7 in the third before adding 10 points in the fourth quarter for a total of 31.

Army managed only a touchdown in the second quarter and field goals in the third and fourth quarters, finishing with 13 total points. The game remained competitive early, but Navy's consistent offensive production gave them control. Navy covered the spread as a 6-point favorite and the game went over the 39-point total, finishing at 44 combined points. The rivalry game saw no lead changes and remained relatively low-intensity throughout, with an excitement index of 3.28.