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Army-Navy Game 2011: Historic Rivalry Renewed Saturday

Navy has won last nine meetings between service academies

Army and Navy will meet on the football field for the 112th time Saturday (2:30 p.m. ET/CBS) at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The Black Knights of Army are 3-8 this season, while the Midshipmen of Navy are 4-7.

Navy has won the last nine meetings, with the last Army victory coming during the 2001 season. Navy is a seven-point favorite Saturday.

The first game in this rivalry between military academies was held Nov. 24, 1890. Navy earned a 24-0 victory.

In a modern twist on this event both military academies have  turned to social media to pump up the volume a bit as kickoff approaches.

Army-Navy Game Details

Game date, time: 2:30 p.m. EST, December 10

Location: FedEx Field, Washington, D.C.

TV channel: CBS

Series History: Navy leads the overall series with a 55-49-7 record, including nine wins in a row.

2010 result: Navy 31, Army 17.

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