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Navy vs Army

Navy meet Army in Week 15. The model favors Navy by 5.4. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
63%
37%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#47SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#74
#68FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#76
1575EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1589
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
NavyArmysolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Series even 6-6
Navy have won the last 2
20162025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
17-16
Navy
neutral site
2024
31-13
Navy
neutral site
2023
17-11
Army
neutral site
2022
20-17
Army
neutral site
2021
17-13
Navy
at Army
2020
15-0
Army
neutral site
2019
31-7
Navy
neutral site
2018
17-10
Army
neutral site
2017
14-13
Army
neutral site
2016
21-17
Army
neutral site
2015
21-17
Navy
neutral site
2014
17-10
Navy
neutral site
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Navy and Army play?

Week 15 of 2026, on Dec 12, 2026 at a neutral site.

Who is favored?

The model projects Navy by 5.4 (63% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Series even 6-6 over the meetings in our records.

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