To some, college football might seem saturated in the alternate jersey market. But Army vs. Navy never disappoints.
As the two schools prepare to play for the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in Foxborough, Massachusetts to close out the regular season, upholding the tradition of playing in the last week of the year, they'll also continue the tradition of wearing unique jerseys. Each year they roll out new threads, and each year there is some meaning behind them. green camouflage
It's the first time the game will be played in New England, adding some spice to the matchup. The game is generally played in Pennsylvania.
Navy currently holds the edge in the overall series 62-54-7, but the Black Knights won in 2022. They have alternated in the past five seasons after a streaky point in the rivalry.
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Navy's jerseys will be submarine-themed, dubbed its "Silent Service Uniform." Army's will pay tribute to the 3rd Infantry Division, called "Dogface Soldiers." It will be Navy's darkest Navy threads against the desert-themed Army.
Under Armour makes Navy's jerseys, with the 2023 shade being called "Eclipse Navy." It's the darkest shade of navy Under Armour offers, and is meant to replicate the darkness of a submarine's hull in the depths.
On the helmet is the foreboding silhouette of a submarine, and there is a jersey patch for the USS Massachusetts, an homage to where the game is being played.
The idea is simple: Serve in the shadows.
Some notes on the uniform:
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While Navy's uniforms take us underwater, Army's bring us to the desert.
Honoring the 3rd Infantry Division, Army's jerseys pay tribute to a revered tactical group from 2003 in the invasion of Iraq. "Dogface Soldiers" is the name of the division's official song.
The 3rd Infantry Division was the unit behind the operation known today as "Thunder Run."
multicam tropic Notes on the "Dogface Soldier" uniforms: