Army covered the spread despite falling short on the scoreboard, losing to Navy 17-16 in Week 16 of the 2025 season. The Black Knights scored all 16 of their points in the first half, with 13 coming in the second quarter and 3 in the third. Navy built an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter before Army's second-quarter surge nearly put them ahead. Navy responded with a field goal in the third quarter and sealed the victory with a touchdown in the fourth. The low-scoring affair finished well under the 38-point over-under line. Despite the loss, Army's strong first half performance and ability to cover the six-point spread demonstrated competitive execution in the rivalry matchup.