Navy Players Enthusiastically Sing 'Anchors Aweigh' in Locker Room After Beating Army

The Midshipmen upset the Black Knights on Saturday afternoon in the regular season finale.
Navy defeated Army 31-13 on Saturday in the regular season finale.
Navy defeated Army 31-13 on Saturday in the regular season finale. / Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Navy defeated No. 22 Army 31–13 on Saturday afternoon in one of the greatest annual rivalries in college football.

The Midshipmen pulled off the upset thanks to a strong defensive effort, and plenty of offense. Navy sealed the win (for all intents and purposes) with a big man fake punt that set up its final touchdown of the game.

This game always means a lot to both sides of the rivalry, and this year was no different. Navy's locker room broke out into an enthusiastic singing of "Anchors Aweigh" following the win—specifically singing the century-old fight song's verse about sinking the hated Black Knights.

As Midshipmen coach Brian Newberry reminded college football fans after the game, there's still a football program in Annapolis, Md.—and a good one at that. With the win, Navy finished its regular season with a record of nine wins and three losses.


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Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.