Navy Key: Establish the fullback to open up the perimeter.
The Midshipmen have enjoyed success running the ball against the Falcons in years they have consistently gained yardage with the fullback dive. That makes the matchup between Navy center Parker Wade and Air Force nose guards Cody Gessler and Mosese Fifita very important. It’s incumbent on the center to get movement at the point of attack in order to get the fullback going. Wade, the smallest member of Navy’s offensive line, could not control the nose guard in last year’s game against Air Force.