Former Congressman and West Point alumnus Wesley Hunt attended the exciting Army-Navy football game alongside President-elect Trump. The game itself was filled with dramatic moments, including a controversial call that drew the ire of CBS analyst Gary Danielson. Navy quarterback Blake Horvath connected with Eli Heidenreich for a 52-yard touchdown, extending Navy's lead to 21-10 in the third quarter. However, Heidenreich's subsequent celebration, where he spiked the ball near an Army linebacker, resulted in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Danielson, along with rules analyst Gene Steratore, believed the call was unwarranted, arguing the Army player moved into the path of the spike.

Despite the penalty, Army managed to kick a field goal on their next possession. Navy responded swiftly with Horvath scoring a rushing touchdown. A forced turnover in the fourth quarter led to another field goal for Navy, solidifying their victory. Horvath had an outstanding performance, throwing for 107 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 204 yards and two more touchdowns. Navy coach Brian Newberry acknowledged the significance of the rivalry and the heightened interest surrounding the game.

The final score was 31-13 in favor of Navy, improving their record to 9-3, while Army fell to 11-2. This exciting match further cemented the intense rivalry between these two service academies.