Navy vs. Air Force: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 21

Updated Oct. 21, 2023 11:45 a.m. ET

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Emmanuel Michel and the Air Force Falcons (6-0) will visit Alex Tecza and the Navy Midshipmen (3-3) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, in a battle between two excellent rushers.

This game will be airing on CBS.

Learn more about the Air Force Falcons and the Navy Midshipmen.

How to Watch Air Force vs. Navy

When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland
TV: Watch on CBS

Air Force's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. Robert Morris	W 42-7	-
9/9/2023	vs. Sam Houston	W 13-3	-
9/15/2023	vs. Utah State	W 39-21	-9
9/22/2023	at San Jose State	W 45-20	-6.5
9/30/2023	vs. San Diego State	W 49-10	-10.5
10/14/2023	vs. Wyoming	W 34-27	-12.5
10/21/2023	at Navy	-
10/28/2023	at Colorado State	-	-
11/4/2023	vs. Army	-	-
11/11/2023	at Hawaii	-	-
11/18/2023	vs. UNLV	-	-
11/24/2023	at Boise State	-	-

Falcons 2023 Stats & Insights

Air Force ranks 55th in total offense this season (412.2 yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 412.2 yards allowed per game.
While Air Force ranks worst in the FBS in passing offense with 78 passing yards per game, it's been a different story with the defense, which ranks sixth-best (163 passing yards per game allowed).
The Falcons have been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (17th-best with 37 points per game) and scoring defense (10th-best with 14.7 points allowed per game) this season.
The Falcons have been firing on all cylinders in the running game this year, as they rank best in rushing offense (334.2 rushing yards per game) and sixth-best in rushing defense (77 rushing yards allowed per game).
Air Force has the 45th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (35.2% third-down percentage allowed), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking best with a 59.4% third-down conversion rate.
The Falcons rank 36th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 6 turnovers (109th in the FBS) and committing four (eighth in the FBS).

Air Force 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Zachary Larrier	QB	468 YDS (71.4%) / 4 TD / 0 INT 473 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 78.8 RUSH YPG
Emmanuel Michel	FB	468 YDS (71.4%) / 4 TD / 0 INT 473 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 78.8 RUSH YPG
John Lee Eldridge III	RB	340 YDS / 4 TD / 56.7 YPG / 9.7 YPC 2 REC / 31 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 5.2 REC YPG
Owen Burk	RB	304 YDS / 3 TD / 50.7 YPG / 6.3 YPC
Alec Mock	LB	34 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Bo Richter	LB	13 TKL / 7 TFL / 4 SACK
Trey Taylor	FS	28 TKL / 3 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT
PJ Ramsey	OLB	10 TKL / 5 TFL / 4.5 SACK

Navy's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
8/26/2023	vs. Notre Dame	L 42-3	+20.5
9/9/2023	vs. Wagner	W 24-0	+20.5
9/14/2023	at Memphis	L 28-24	+13
9/30/2023	vs. South Florida	L 44-30	-3.5
10/7/2023	vs. North Texas	W 27-24	-6.5
10/14/2023	at Charlotte	W 14-0	-3.5
10/21/2023	vs. Air Force	-
11/4/2023	at Temple	-	-
11/11/2023	vs. UAB	-	-
11/18/2023	vs. East Carolina	-	-
11/25/2023	at SMU	-	-
12/9/2023	vs. Army	-	-

Midshipmen 2023 Stats & Insights

From an offensive standpoint, Navy is posting 335 total yards per game (105th-ranked). It ranks 70th in the FBS on defense (375.3 total yards allowed per game).
Navy's passing game has been sputtering, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 99.3 passing yards per game. It has been better on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 226.8 passing yards per contest (72nd-ranked).
The Midshipmen rank 17th-worst in points per game (20.3), but they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 50th in the FBS with 23 points surrendered per contest.
The Midshipmen's run offense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank fifth-best in the FBS with 235.7 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, they are surrendering 148.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 79th.
Navy ranks 14th-worst in third-down conversion rate (31%), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 28th in the FBS with a 32.9% third-down rate allowed.
The Midshipmen sport a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking third-best at +9.

Navy 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Alex Tecza	FB	10 TKL / 5 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Tai Lavatai	QB	426 YDS (51.9%) / 3 TD / 0 INT 163 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 27.2 RUSH YPG
Eli Heidenreich	RB	99 YDS / 1 TD / 16.5 YPG / 9 YPC 4 REC / 156 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 26 REC YPG
Dabe Fofana	FB	99 YDS / 1 TD / 16.5 YPG / 9 YPC 4 REC / 156 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 26 REC YPG
Will Harbour	LB	46 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Xavier McDonald	LB	25 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 SACK
Rayuan Lane	FS	29 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 3 INT
Colin Ramos	LB	44 TKL / 1 TFL