Trailing 13–7 with 11:58 remaining in the third quarter, Navy quarterback Blake Horvath, on a third-and-7 from the Navy 14-yard line, was intercepted by Army cornerback Justin Weaver, who returned it 32 yards for a touchdown, giving the Black Knights a 19–7 lead prior to the extra point attempt.

Army and Navy are paying homage to the 250th anniversary of their respective branches for the 126th Army vs. Navy Game.

Both teams unveiled their uniforms for the 2025 Army-Navy game, and both will pay tribute to 250 years of service in this year's game. Army was founded as the Continental Army in 1775 ahead of the Revolutionary War and will pay homage to those roots, as well as those who have died in service of their country.

President Trump is attending the annual Army-Navy game, minutes after making comments on the attack that killed three Americans including two US troops in Syria. Trump was on the field for the coin toss,

After the Midshipmen climbed out of a 16-7 hole in the third quarter to beat Army 17-16 in the 126th meeting in this series, Navy quarterback Blake Horvath looked toward the Black Knights ’ sidelines and waved: Goodbye, he said.

Navy head coach Brian Newberry did not downplay what his team had just endured, acknowledging after the Midshipmen’s 17–16 win over Army the mistakes and pressure that come with the rivalry, while making it clear the one-point finish was no surprise.

Navy has beaten Army for a second straight season. Blake Horvath threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich with 6:32 remaining — on fourth-and-goal — and the 22nd-ranked Midshipmen rallied for a 17-16 win on Saturday.