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Navy Falls to Air Force 28-14

Oct. 01, 2016

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AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) Two fourth quarter touchdowns weren't enough for the Midshipmen Saturday, as Air Force beat Navy 28-14.

Jalen Robinette had five catches for 163 yards for Air Force (4-0), which extended its home winning streak to 15 straight. His 75-yard TD catch late in the third quarter broke open the game.

The Midshipmen (3-1) scored on a 6-yard TD run by Shawn White with 8:33 remaining. Navy finished with more yards passing (260) than rushing (57). For that matter, so did Air force (257 yards passing, 173 on the ground).

The first half was ruled by defense with the only score a field goal. A surprise, too, given that Air Force and Navy came in averaging a combined 906 yards per game.

Air Force began to pull away in the third quarter when McVey scored on a 1-yard plunge. Robinette soon followed with his TD catch from Nate Romine, who finished 8 of 14 for 257 yards and two scores.

''They got after us,'' Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo said. ''I was really impressed with Air Force. I thought they played a really good game.''

THE TAKEAWAY

NAVY: The Midshipmen had a 19-game win streak against unranked opponents snapped. Just couldn't get their vaunted rushing attack on track.

UP NEXT

NAVY: Host a Houston squad led by Heisman Trophy hopeful Greg Ward Jr., who accounted for five touchdowns in a 42-14 win over Connecticut on Thursday.

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Shawn White

#39 Shawn White

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6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Shawn White

#39 Shawn White

6' 0"
Freshman
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