Air Force Defeats Navy 17-6; QB Zac Larrier Throws Longest Touchdown in Program History
Despite an earlier prediction that he would be sidelined for a prolonged period due to a knee injury, Air Force's Zac Larrier led his team to victory by throwing a crucial 94-yard touchdown, marking a record-breaking moment in the college program's history.
- Despite an initial prediction that he would be sidelined due to a knee injury, Air Force quarterback Zac Larrier made a surprising recovery and ended up leading his team to a 17-6 victory against Navy.
- Larrier threw a 94-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Dane Kinamon during the first half, setting a new record for the longest pass in Air Force history.
- Larrier completed only four passes, but they went for a total of 151 yards. Apart from Larrier, Air Force running back Aiden Calvert and tight end Caleb Rillos also contributed significantly to the game.
- Despite Larrier's injury concerns, Navy coach Brian Newberry admitted that they expected him to play. On the Navy side, freshman Braxton Woodson started the game but was replaced by Tai Lavatai in the fourth quarter.
- Despite the record-breaking touchdown, the game wasn't all offense - the Air Force defense managed to hold Navy to just 124 yards in total.