Three plays and 1:24 into the game on 3rd and 2, Haaziq Daniels hit David Cormier on a deep pass for a 67 yard touchdown. The Falcons could only manage two field goals after that great start, but strong defense and a missed Navy field goal allowed the Falcons to come away with a win.
The touchdown play was a well designed play action rollout by Daniels that surprised the Midshipmen on the short yardage third down play. Cormier was wide open and outran the defense to the end zone for his third straight game with a TD reception.