Navy at Air Force

Saturday, October 21, 1972 Share

Navy beat No. 16 Air Force 21–⁠17. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Air Force led the series 3–⁠2.

AwayNavy4–⁠7 in 1972

Home16Air Force6–⁠4 in 1972

FinalHigh 62°F, low 36°FAttendance 39,078

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Air Force 82% to win. Navy pulled the upset.

Air Force leads 35–⁠24 in 59 meetings, counting the 54 since this game.