Army and Navy get ready to clash for the 125th time in college football’s most unique rivalry

Washington CNN — It’s a rivalry unlike any other. And when you go into service together after you get to kind of hold that against them and let them have it for the rest of your careers … you know, it really doesn’t happen any other college sports rivalry.” “This game represents more than just us, the players,” said Colin Ramos, a linebacker for Navy who’s also a team captain. They’ve sacrificed their lives for this country.” He added, “It’s unlike any other game where both sides are going to end up serving this country.” For the 125th time on Saturday, the two service academies will face off in their annual showdown at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, the home of the Washington Commanders, kicking off at 3 p.m. With 11-1 Army coming in as American Athletic Conference champions and Navy sitting at 8-3, it’s set to be one of the most high-profile editions of the game in recent years as both service academies are fielding teams that had dreams of a spot in the College Football Playoff at one point in the season and are looking forward to bowl games at the end of the month. That’s what we’ll do.” A game steeped in tradition First played in 1890 — Navy beat Army, for what it’s worth — and annually since 1930, the rivalry brings its unique traditions each year. “It’s surreal and I always take just a few minutes before the game just to kind of take that all in,” said Navy head coach Brian Newberry.