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West Virginia vs Navy
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 West Virginia Mountaineers | 2 | Navy leads |
 Navy Midshipmen | 6 |
Meetings since 1907: 8. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-6 Regular season
2-6 Last 8
12-25 Avg score
3 Longest Navy win run
Biggest West Virginia win 45-24 in 1998, a 21-point margin.
Biggest West Virginia loss 7-51 in 1963, a 44-point margin.
Every West Virginia vs Navy meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Navy win | Morgantown | 28-31 |
| 1998 | West Virginia win | Annapolis | 45-24 |
| 1963 | Navy win | Morgantown | 7-51 |
| 1941 | Navy win | Annapolis | 0-40 |
| 1917 | West Virginia win | Annapolis | 7-0 |
| 1916 | Navy win | Annapolis | 7-12 |
| 1911 | Navy win | Annapolis | 0-32 |
| 1907 | Navy win | Annapolis | 0-6 |
Scores from the West Virginia perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1907.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Navy Midshipmen lead the series since 1907, 6-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when West Virginia and Navy meet.
How to watch West Virginia vs Navy
When West Virginia and Navy are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the West Virginia radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the West Virginia vs Navy time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The West Virginia this season
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West Virginia vs Navy: the essentials
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Navy Midshipmen is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the American Athletic (Group of 6). Navy Midshipmen lead the series since 1907, 6-2. Across 8 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the West Virginia vs Navy head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the West Virginia Mountaineers team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Navy against the whole conference, see Navy vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between West Virginia and Navy?
Navy Midshipmen lead the series since 1907, 6-2. The two programs have met 8 times on record.
How can I watch West Virginia vs Navy?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are West Virginia and Navy in the same conference?
No. West Virginia plays in the Big 12. Navy plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.