COLORADO SPRINGS — All preconceived ideas were upended Saturday as Navy visited Air Force for the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series and got blown out, 40-7.
Navy’s offense was supposed to be resurgent following its impressive performance in the second half against Tulane. It was believed the Midshipmen suddenly had a dangerous passing attack with a talented thrower in Dalen Morris and an impressive array of weapons in the wide receiver corps.
Air Force figured to be severely weakened on defense due to the loss of all five returning starters, who elected to accept administrative turnbacks granted due to the coronavirus.