Nelson Smith scored two touchdowns, Bijan Nichols kicked a critical 50-yard field goal and Terrell Adams denied a 2-point conversion attempt in the final minute as Navy defeated Temple 31-29 on Saturday. CLICK HERE TO PLAY FOX BET SUPER 6 (Sponsored)With the 4,400-strong Brigade of Midshipmen in attendance for the first time this season, Navy scored first and led thereafter in giving Ken Niumatalolo his 100th career win, all at the academy. Temple drove the field with Re'Mahn Davis' 1-yard run getting the Owls within two, but Russo's conversion pass was broken up by Adams, who led Navy with nine tackles. CLICK HERE TO GET MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRusso was 21-of-30 passing for 206 yards, with a touchdown and an interception in the Owls' season opener. This was the third time in four games Navy faced a team playing its season opener.

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