Virginia at Navy
Saturday, October 20, 1979 Share
No. 20 Navy beat Virginia 17–10. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Navy led the series 22–2.
FinalHigh 73°F, low 56°FAttendance 22,604
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Navy 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Virginia–Navy gameNavy leads 26–10 in 36 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.
| 2017 | Navy 49, Virginia 7 | Military Bowl |
| 1994 | Virginia 47, Navy 10 | |
| 1993 | Virginia 38, Navy 0 | |
| 1992 | Virginia 53, Navy 0 | |
| 1991 | Virginia 17, Navy 10 | |
| 1990 | Virginia 56, Navy 14 |
Around this game
Virginia
- Next gameat GeorgiaNov. 3, 1979
- SeasonVirginia in 1979
- ProgramVirginia history and records
Navy
- Next gameat PittsburghOct. 27, 1979
- SeasonNavy in 1979
- ProgramNavy history and records