One of American football’s favorite grudge matches, the Army-Navy game, didn’t make ... Army Black Knights to their first gridiron contest, held on Nov. 29, 1890, at the U.S. Military Academy ...

The Army-Navy game is as much a part of college football as any rivalry or bowl game. It has received national attention since it was first played in 1890 and has been a stalwart for the sport.

The two teams first played against each other in 1890, with Navy beating Army, according to CNN ... honors at halftime of Saturday’s football game. Game day begins with the Corps of Cadets ...