Army vs. Navy live score, updates, highlights from 2023 football rivalry game

In the 124th edition of America’s Game, Army beat Navy 17-11 in Boston for its second straight rivalry win. With the victory, the Black Knights earn outright possession of the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy for the first time in 2020.

Army took control from the beginning, with an interception setting up a touchdown drive. It had a 10-0 lead by halftime, but a Navy surge in the fourth nearly pulled off a comeback win, even with another Black Knight touchdown on a turnover. But the Midshipmen came up half a yard short from the goal line on 4th down, solidifying their rival’s win.

A game known for what happens on the ground and not through the air, Army had 205 rushing yards. Quarterback Bryson Daily had the second-most on the team with 84. Tai Lavatai was Navy’s focal point all day. He finished with all 179 passing yards as well as a team-best 74 rushing yards. Both Daily and Lavatai threw a touchdown pass.

The Midshipmen record their fourth straight losing season, but a 5-7 finish is still their best record since 2019. Army finishes an even 6-6 for the second straight year.

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The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from the 2023 Army-Navy game. Scroll below for updates and results.

Army vs. Navy final score

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Army 0 10 0 7 17 Navy 0 0 0 11 11

Army vs. Navy results, highlights from 2023 rivalry game

All times eastern.

Final: Army 17, Navy 11

6:34 p.m. SAFETY – On the final snap, Daily runs out the back of the end zone for a safety that officially ends the game. It’s an Army win, and the Black Knights earn outright possession of the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy.

6:29 p.m. – That’ll do it! At 4th and two with one second on the clock, Lavatai goes for the push but comes up just short.

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 9, 2023

6:24 p.m. – Lavatai goes up the middle to Heidenreich for 28 yards, and Navy enters Army’s half of the field.

Army 17, Navy 9

6:13 p.m TOUCHDOWN – It’s not over! Lavatai and Jayden Umbarger have no problem getting the 14-yard touchdown, and getting it in just two minutes. The two point conversion fails though, and Army holds onto its eight-point lead. With a failed onside kick by the Midshipmen, the Black Knights begin what could be their final possession at Navy’s 45.

The pump fake works to perfection. Touchdown @NavyFB. pic.twitter.com/N6C06XcP75

— CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) December 9, 2023

Army 17, Navy 3

6:06 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – Kalib Fortner calls game! He knocks the ball out of Lavatai’s hands for the fumble, recovers it and takes it home for the 44-yard touchdown return. Army now has a comfortable 17-3 lead over Navy and look to close it out with 4:42 left.

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 9, 2023

5:54 p.m. – Well, it won’t be a tie game yet. Navy punts after going three-and-out, and Army takes over at its own 47.

5:48 p.m. – Army punts for the fifth time in its last six possessions. Can Navy continue its rhythm and tie up the game?

Army 10, Navy 3

5:41 p.m. FIELD GOAL – Nathan Kirkwood nails the 37-yarder to put Navy on the board! While it’s not the touchdown Navy hoped for after a 70-yard drive, it still closes in on Army’s lead with 12:45 left on the clock.

End of third quarter: Army 10, Navy 0

5:29 p.m. – It’s the Tai Lavatai show! The Midshipmen escapes for a 25-yard run to near Army territory.

5:23 p.m. – A review is done to see if Army’s punt hits the foot of Amin Hassan, the Navy returner, who lets the ball bounce. After review, it stands that the ball did not contact his foot. It’s the incorrect call, according to CBS’s crew, but a big break for the Navy, who need a score with only 2:53 left in the third quarter.

Did the ball hit the returner’s foot?

After further review, Navy keeps possession with the ruling that it did not. pic.twitter.com/RrqumYrHMV

— CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) December 9, 2023

5:19 p.m. – Mbiti Williams Jr. deflects Daily’s pass to stave off an Army first down near Navy’s goal line. While the Midshipmen haven’t scored, they’ve been doing their job on defensively and preventing the Black Knights from completing those deep throws near the end zone.

5:00 p.m. – It’s a punt for the Black Knights to start the second half.

4:38 p.m. – It’s all Army through two. Daily has 54 passing yards and one touchdown, while Navy’s Xavier Arline and Eli Heidenreich combine for zero passing yards.

Halftime: Army 10, Navy 0

4:31 p.m. FIELD GOAL – Quinn Maretzki’s career-best field goal is good from the 47! Army takes a 10-0 lead at halftime.

4:27 p.m. – After review, Navy’s reach for a first down is ruled short. The ball is turned over on downs at Army’s 36.

4:18 p.m. – Back-to-back first downs is giving Navy some momentum, but less than three minutes remain until halftime.

3:59 p.m. – It’s a quick stop for the Navy, who’s three plays take only two minutes.

Army 7, Navy 0

3:50 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – Army strikes first! Bryson Daily finds a wide-open Tyson Riley to score Boston’s first touchdown. The 65-yard series, which began with an interception by Navy, ends in seven points.

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 9, 2023

End of first quarter: Army 0, Navy 0

3:38 p.m. – The 4th and two conversion is good! Army has a first down at Navy’s 15.

3:27 p.m. INTERCEPTION – Xavier Arline is picked off! Max DiDomenico gets the interception off the Navy overthrow just yards in front of the goal line. The Black Knight returns it 30 yards to Army’s 35.

— Army Football (@ArmyWP_Football) December 9, 2023

3:16 p.m. – The Midshipmen go three-and-out on their first possession. The Black Knights start their drive at their own 26.

3:10 p.m. – With the singing of the National Anthem by both academy’s glee clubs, the 124th game between Army-Navy is ready to go.

An incredible scene. pic.twitter.com/GKOBhnQR9G

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 9, 2023

2:35 p.m. – CBS Sports celebrates those who play in America’s Game by telling their stories.

9,000 stories each as unique as the young person that tells it.

Stories of challenge. Stories of love.

Today, the 124th Army-Navy Game honors their story. pic.twitter.com/QB4DFRzG0U

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 9, 2023

2:10 p.m. – Wherever they play, the Army and Navy always bring the heat.

The Army-Navy rivalry is getting heated at Gillette Stadium 😤#CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/MfRpVd4MFj