Navy had the privilege of kicking off the 2015 Military Bowl at home in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium against Pittsburgh on Monday afternoon.
Gray skies greeted a sellout crowd for the event’s third straight game in Annapolis.
Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell performed the National Anthem, getting an assist from the crowd when her microphone malfunctioned in the early portion of the rendition.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Speaker of the House Michael Busch delivered the honorary game ball.
Navy, ranked No. 21 in both national polls, had a chance to establish a program record with a victory.