| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| Navy | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Navy 24, Stanford 21
First Win A Close One
Annapolis, MD - Rick Howard ran for 119 yards to lead the Navy Midshipmen to a 24-21 victory over the Stanford Cardinal in the season opener. Howard also connected on 8-of-8 passes for 39 yards and a TD for the Midshipmen (1-0).
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Stanford | Navy |
| First Downs | 8 | 18 |
| Total Offense | 269 | 305 |
| Rushes-YDS | 25-164 | 50-266 |
| Passing YDS | 105 | 39 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Total Yards | 433 | 413 |
| T.O.P. | 11:03 | 20:57 |