For the record: Navy is 2-2.
Streaking: Navy has enjoyed good field position, as noted by punter Greg Veteto’s lack of action. Veteto hasn’t punted in 114:45, or almost eight quarters.
Who’s hot: Backup quarterback Jarod Bryant came off the bench to lead Navy to 11 fourth-quarter points in defeating Duke 46-43. Bryant scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion to tie.
Who’s not: Navy’s defense has allowed 118 points during the past three games, the most points allowed by the Midshipmen in a three-game stretch since 2002.
Key stat: Navy’s record during the past five seasons is 37-17, while Air Force is 23-27. Navy has beaten Air Force four consecutive seasons: 28-25 in 2003, 24-21 in 2004, 27-24 in 2005 and 24-17 in 2006.
FYI: Navy has won nine consecutive service academy games and has won the Commander-in-
Chief’s Trophy the past four years.
Coachspeak: “Jarod (Bryant) came in and gave us some good play. Then just like a couple of years ago against Air Force, (place-kicker) Joey Bullen come in and hits it right down the middle.” – Navy’s Paul Johnson
