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Navy 37, Air Force 8

Colorado Springs (30,482)

Navy scored on six of first seven possessions, gained over 400 yards of offense and held AF to 75 yards through three quarters

Navy's best start since 1960

Summary[]

1st Quarter

NAVY: Bob Tata 47 yard field goal

NAVY: Phil McConkey 19 yard run (Tata kick)

2nd Quarter

NAVY: Tata 39 yard field goal

NAVY: McConkey 36 yard pass from Leszczynski (Tata kick)

NAVY: Tata 43 yard field goal

3rd Quarter

NAVY: Gainer 17 yard run (Tata kick)

4th Quarter

AF: Fortson 11 yard run (Ziebert to Jensen pass)

NAVY: Callahan 39 yard run (Tata kick)

References[]

  • Palm Beach Post. 8 Oct 1978.
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