A hidden gem of bowl season lurks on Friday afternoon when the 10-win Navy Midshipmen meet up with the Cincinnati Bearcats of the Big 12.

QB Blake Horvath had one of his lowest sports moments in Memphis. He capped his Navy career with a much better one in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

Navy came back from a 16-7 second half deficit to beat Army, 17-16, for their second consecutive win over their rivals, giving them back-to-back wins in the series for the first time since 2014-15. The win also gives Navy their first back-to-back 10-win seasons in program history, as the Midshipmen finish the year 10-2.

More exciting bowl games for football fans on Friday after a New Year's Day full of College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

Trailing 13–7 with 11:58 remaining in the third quarter, Navy quarterback Blake Horvath, on a third-and-7 from the Navy 14-yard line, was intercepted by Army cornerback Justin Weaver, who returned it 32 yards for a touchdown, giving the Black Knights a 19–7 lead prior to the extra point attempt.

Navy took home the annual Army-Navy Game on Saturday in Baltimore. Here are scores, highlights and more from the game.

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