Poinsettia Bowl: Navy vs. San Diego State

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Brandon Schlager
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Site: Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego, Ca.)

When: Dec. 23, 9:30 p.m. ET.

TV: ESPN

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Series: San Diego State leads all-time series, 3-0.

Last meeting: San Diego State won, 35-14 (Dec. 23, 2010).

Coaches: Ken Niumatalolo (Navy), Rocky Long (San Diego State)

Common opponents: Air Force (San Diego State: W 30-14; Navy: L 30-21); San Jose State (San Diego State: W 38-7; Navy: W 41-31)

Players to watch: Donnel Pumphrey (San Diego State) is third in the nation with 1,755 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. Keenan Reynolds (Navy) ran for 1,182 yards and 21 scores, good for fifth in the country. He also passed for 826 yards and six touchdowns.