Air Force tops Navy 14-9 in Commander-in-Chief's Trophy opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Air Force secured a 14-9 victory over Navy in the opening game of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy competition on Saturday. Liaz Szarka contributed significantly, rushing for two touchdowns. Air Force maintained a lead throughout the game, scoring first with a lengthy 14-play drive. Navy's offense struggled, converting only 1 of 11 third downs, while Air Force’s next matchup is against Northern Illinois next week.
- •Liaz Szarka rushed for two touchdowns and passed for 82 yards.
- •Navy's points came from a field goal and a touchdown pass.
- •Air Force leads the series against Navy 35-24.
- •Navy's next game is at home against Tulsa.
- •Air Force faces Northern Illinois next Saturday.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Air Force beats Navy 14-9 to get jump on Commander-in-Chief's Trophy competition
"(AP) — Liaz Szarka rushed for two touchdowns and Air Force defeated Navy 14-9 on Saturday.This was the opening game of the round-robin Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy competition between Air Force (3-1), Navy (1-3) and Army.
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