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Navy vs. Army Time: 2:30 p.m. Site: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia TV: Chs.

Buddy Green's voice was hoarse following yesterday's Army-Navy game. Perhaps it was the result of the Navy defensive coordinator constantly congratulating his troops after another big stop.

PHILADELPHIA>> It didn't take Rich Ellerson long to become one of Paul Johnson's disciples.

Head coach Rich Ellerson arrived at Army with a mandate to install an option offense that would become as effective as those employed by service academy rivals Air Force and Navy.

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The only college football game on the docket this weekend is set to take place in Philadelphia, as one of the greatest rivalries in sports enjoys its 110th addition, when Army takes on Navy in a worldwide broadcast from Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday afternoon.

The Black Knights halted a three-game losing streak this past weekend, with a 22-17 victory over VMI.

Behind two 100-yard rushers and 468 yards of total offense, the Bridgewater Eagles sent the team's 21 seniors out with a convincing 30-13 victory Saturday in the season finale against Catholic at Jopson Field.

In the world of college football, Army stands out for a number of reasons. Perhaps the most important for North Texas heading into a 3:08 p.m. showdown on Saturday is the way the Black Knights will attack the Mean Green offensively with the triple option.

Line: North Texas by 2. Series Record: Army leads 2-0. Last meeting: 1997, Army 25-14. Army can become bowl eligible by sweeping its final two games.

Ricky Dobbs ran for five touchdowns, moving within one of tying the single-season NCAA record for a quarterback, and Navy beat Delaware 35-18 Saturday.

Alejandro Villanueva caught seven passes for 119 yards and a TD in front of 32,109 at Michie Stadium.

Lonnie Liggins started his move inside about a second later than the play was designed.

Joe Martinek had 139 yards rushing and scored twice on short runs, linebacker Steve Beauharnais scored off his own blocked punt and Rutgers beat Army 27-10 on Friday night at rainswept Michie Stadium.

Army quarterback Trent Steelman looks to pitch the ball to a teammate as a defender pressures him.

Jaiquawn Jarrett is one of those defensive backs who has great all-around skills.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will travel to the Iowa next month to headline a state Republican gathering.

Alex Carlton rushed onto the field with little hesitation. The pressure was extreme.

Blasting runs up the gut by the fullback. Last-second quarterback pitches to slotbacks for big gains on the edge.

Florida wide receiver Louis Murphy catches a 37-yard pass in front of LSU's Chris Hawkins during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla.