WATCH: Trick play in OT ends historic over/under streak in Navy vs Army game
In the 123-year history of the Army–Navy game, the game never went to overtime before Saturday’s installment. With that first extra period, a historic streak came to an end.
Army and Navy were tied 10-10 at the end of regulation, forcing the game’s first-ever overtime period. Prior to kickoff, the over-under was set at 32.5, according to Vegas Insider, meaning those who bet the over needed two touchdowns.
Both teams scored, meaning the over hit for the first time since 2005 — 17 years ago. The streak ended in wild fashion, too.
Navy quarterback Xavier Arline faked two tosses before eventually finding Maquel Haywood for a 25-yard pass to tie things up at 17-17 following a close extra point. But the six points were all that mattered to over bettors, who could cash in their tickets for the first time in almost 20 years.
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That pass to Haywood was Arline’s first pass attempt of the game and put Navy in position to take the lead in the second overtime. However, the Midshipmen fumbled the ball, giving Army the ball back with a chance to win with any score. The Black Knights did just that, making the game-winning field goal to leave Lincoln Financial Field with the 20-17 victory.
As is tradition, the running game was the key piece to both offenses, which are known for running the triple option. Arline was the top rusher for Navy, totaling 102 yards on the ground, while Anton Hall Jr. came in right behind him with 99 yards and a touchdown run.
For Army, Tyhier Tyler led the way with 62 yards and Markel Johnson added 40 yards and a rushing score of his own to put the Black Knights ahead in the first overtime. Army was more active in the passing game than the Midshipmen, attempting 10 passes in the matchup.