2016 Navy Midshipmen football team

The 2016 Navy Midshipmen football team represented the United States Naval Academy in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Midshipmen were led by ninth-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo and played their home games at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Midshipmen competed as a member of the West Division of the American Athletic Conference, and were second year members of the conference. They finished the season 9–5, 7–1 in American Athletic play to be champions of the West Division. They represented the West Division in The American Athletic Championship Game where they lost to Temple. They were invited to the Armed Forces Bowl where they lost to Louisiana Tech.

2016 Navy Midshipmen football
The American West Division champion
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
DivisionWest Division
2016 record9–5 (7–1 The American)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorIvin Jasper (9th season)
Offensive schemeTriple option
Defensive coordinatorDale Pehrson (1st season)
Base defenseMultiple
Captains
  • Daniel Gonzales
  • Toneo Gulley
Home stadiumNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
(Capacity: 34,000)
2016 American Athletic Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
Team W L    W L 
East Division
Temple xy$  7 –1     10 –4  
No. 19 South Florida x  7 –1     11 –2  
UCF  4 –4     6 –7  
Cincinnati  1 –7     4 –8  
UConn  1 –7     3 –9  
East Carolina  1 –7     3 –9  
West Division
Navy xy  7 –1     9 –5  
Tulsa  6 –2     10 –3  
Memphis  5 –3     8 –5  
Houston  5 –3     9 –4  
SMU  3 –5     5 –7  
Tulane  1 –7     4 –8  
Championship: Temple 34, Navy 10
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

Before the season

Previous season

The Navy Midshipmen began the 2015 season with four straight wins, including a win over military rival Air Force, but lost to rival #15 ranked Notre Dame. However, the Midshipmen continued their winning ways with five consecutive victories, including fellow American Conference team #15 ranked Memphis. After falling to conference rival #21 ranked Houston, Navy ended their season with a victory over military rival Army in the 116th Army–Navy Game, their 14th consecutive victory over Army, earning the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. The Midshipmen finished the regular season with a 10–2 record. This earned the Midshipmen an invitation to the Military Bowl, their 12th bowl game in a row, in which they beat the 8–5 Pittsburgh Panthers 44–28.

Spring practices

Navy held spring practices during March and April 2016.

Schedule
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 312:00 p.m.Fordham*
CBSSNW 52–1628,238
September 103:30 p.m.UConn
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
CBSSNW 28–2431,501
September 177:00 p.m.at Tulane
ASNW 21–1421,503
October 13:30 p.m.at Air Force*
CBSSNL 14–2843,063
October 83:30 p.m.No. 6 Houston
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
CBSSNW 46–4034,531
October 223:30 p.m.MemphisNo. 24
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
CBSSNW 42–2835,943
October 287:00 p.m.at South FloridaNo. 22
ESPN2L 45–5231,824
November 511:30 a.m.vs. Notre Dame*
CBSW 28–2762,246
November 1212:00 p.m.Tulsa
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
CBSSNW 42–4036,397
November 19‡4:00 p.m.at East Carolina
ESPNewsW 66–3139,480
November 263:30 p.m.at SMU
ESPNUW 75–3121,283
December 312:00 p.m.TempleNo. 20
ABCL 10–3422,815
December 103:00 p.m.vs. Army*No. 25
CBSL 17–2171,600
December 234:30 p.m.vs. Louisiana Tech*No. 25
ESPNL 45–4840,542
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time
Schedule Source:[1]

Note: ‡ Game at East Carolina was originally scheduled for Oct. 13 (Thursday) but was postponed due to flooding from Hurricane Matthew; it was rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 19.

Personnel

Coaching staff
NamePositionSeasons at
Navy		Alma mater
Ken NiumataloloHead Coach18Hawaii (1989)
Ivin JasperOffensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach17Hawaii (1994)
Dale PehrsonDefensive Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach21Utah (1976)
Chris CultonOffensive Line Coach14Georgia Southern (2011)
Justin DavisOutside Linebackers Coach10Maine (2001)
Lt. Col. Robert Green, USMCOutside Linebackers Coach4Navy (1998)
Ashley IngramRunning Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach9North Alabama (1996)
Steve JohnsInside Linebackers9Occidental College (1991)
Dan O'BrienSecondary Coach3Boston College (2005)
Mike JudgeFullbacks Coach9Springfield College (2005)
Shaun NuaDefensive Line Coach5BYU (2005)
Danny O'RourkeSpecial Teams Coordinator / Slotbacks Coach15West Georgia (2000)
Napoleon SykesDefensive Line Coach3Wake Forest (2006)
Mick YokitisWide Receivers Coach6Hawaii (2006)

Roster
2016 Navy Midshipmen football team roster

Quarterbacks

  • 1 Jonah Llanusa – Freshman (6'1, 205)
  • 2 Tago Smith – Senior (5'10, 201)
  • 3 Jacob Harrison – Freshman (6'1, 210)
  • 5 Malcolm Perry – Freshman (5'9, 185)
  • 6 Jon Jon Roberts – Freshman (5'8, 170) (+SB)
  • 7 Garret Lewis – Sophomore (6'1, 200)
  • 9 Zach Abey – Sophomore (6'2, 218)
  • 11 Troy Thompson – Senior (5'11, 190)
  • 15 Will Worth – Senior (6'1, 205)

Slotbacks

  • 2 (22)* Toeno Gulley – Senior (5'8, 196) (C)
  • 8 Mazh Maloy – Freshman (5'7, 170)
  • 10 Travis Brannan – Freshman (6'0, 180)
  • 20 Calvin Cass Jr. – Senior (5'10, 206)
  • 21 Tre Walker – Sophomore (5'9, 190)
  • 23 Kendrick Mouton – Senior (6'0, 200)
  • 24 Joshua Walker – Junior (5'11, 210)
  • 25 Jahmaal Daniel – Junior (5'6, 160)
  • 26 James Munson – Junior (5'8, 160)
  • 28 Dishan Romine – Senior (5'11, 178)
  • 29 Darry Bonner – Junior (5'7, 171)
  • 35 John Brown III – Junior (5'9, 203)
  • 40 Cameron Dudeck – Sophomore (5'9, 195)
  • 42 Josh Brown – Junior (5'9, 189)
  • 46 Travis Pospisil – Sophomore (5'10, 198)
  • 48 Amari DuBose – Freshman (5'9, 165)

Fullbacks

  • 31 Shawn White – Senior (6'1, 255)
  • 32 Myles Swain – Senior (5'11, 223)
  • 33 Chris High – Junior (6'0, 224)
  • 34 Mike Martin – Sophomore (6'1, 195)
  • 36 Jalen Wade – Senior (6'1, 229)
  • 38 Anthony Gargiulo – Sophomore (6'2, 251)
  • 39 Akili Taylor – Sophomore (5'7, 191)
  • 44 Myles Benning – Freshman (5'11, 235)
  • 45 Bryan Hammond – Sophomore (5'10, 200)

Wide Receivers

  • 4 Jamir Tillman – Senior (6'3, 212)
  • 11 Darian Pride – Freshman (6'3, 200)
  • 13 Conrey Meagher – Junior (5'10, 202)
  • 37 Tory Delmonico – Sophomore (6'2, 225)
  • 47 Trey Olsen – Junior (6'4, 232)
  • 49 Jordan Pittman – Junior (6'2, 227)
  • 80 Terrence Laster – Junior (6'1, 224)
  • 81 Trayvon Clarke – Sophomore (6'1, 210)
  • 82 Craig Scott – Junior (6'2, 189)
  • 83 Zack Fraade – Freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 84 Chad Lewellyn – Junior (6'4, 195)
  • 86 Julian Turner – Senior (6'2, 190)
  • 87 Brandon Colon – Junior (6'4, 223)
  • 88 Tyler Carmona – Junior (6'4, 222)
  • 89 Taylor Jackson – Sophomore (6'3, 210)

Placekickers

  • 16 Bennett Moehring – Sophomore (5'9, 180)
  • 41 D.J. Grant-Johnson – Senior (6'3, 216)
  • 97 J.R. Osborn – Freshman (6'0, 190)
  • 98 Owen White – Freshman (5'10, 180) (+P)
  

Offensive Linemen

  • 50 Eric Cal – OG – Freshman (6'3, 288)
  • 52 Nick Czar – OG – Sophomore (6'3, 273)
  • 54 Kyle-Malik Mitchell – OG – Freshman (6'2, 310)
  • 55 Mike Adzima – OT – Freshman (6'2, 282)
  • 56 Niko Yaramus – OG – Freshman (6'3, 282)
  • 57 Jake Hawk – OG – Sophomore (6'6, 312)
  • 58 T.J. Salu – C – Freshman (6'2, 300)
  • 59 Isaac Willis – C – Freshman (6'0, 277)
  • 60 Nofo Tii – OG – Sophomore (6'1, 318)
  • 61 Andrew Wood – OT – Sophomore (6'4, 300)
  • 62 Parker Wade – C – Junior (6'2, 271)
  • 63 Seth White – OG – Junior (6'3, 274)
  • 64 Steve Satchell – OG – Sophomore (6'4, 256)
  • 65 Garrett Wiedle – OT – Sophomore (6'5, 267)
  • 66 Brett Leake – OT – Freshman (6'3, 275)
  • 66 Jeremiah Robbins – OG – Senior (6'2, 295)
  • 67 Chris Gesell – OG – Sophomore (6'4, 295)
  • 68 Jackson Mitchell – OT – Sophomore (6'5, 278)
  • 69 Adam Amosa-Tagovailoa – OT – Sophomore (6'2, 268)
  • 70 Wes Mehl – OG – Freshman (6'4, 300)
  • 70 Maurice Morris – C – Senior (6'2, 327)
  • 71 Jude Hydrick – OT – Freshman (6'3, 250)
  • 71 Evan Martin – OG – Junior (6'3, 294)
  • 72 David Shin – OG – Freshman (6'1, 298)
  • 72 Adam West – OG – Senior (6'3, 297)
  • 73 Michael Raiford – OT – Junior (6'6, 300)
  • 74 Alec Keener – OT – Sophomore (6'4, 265)
  • 75 Logan Lister – OT – Freshman (6'5, 285)
  • 75 Ford Higgins – OT – Freshman (6'2, 250)
  • 75 Robert Lindsey – OG – Junior (6'4, 274)
  • 76 Kendel Wright – OT – Freshman (6'4, 290)
  • 77 Bryan Barrett – C – Sophomore (6'3, 324)
  • 77 David Forney – C – Freshman (6'3, 305)
  • 78 Laurent Njiki – OG – Sophomore (6'3, 295)
  • 79 Blake Copeland – OT – Senior (6'4, 281)

Defensive Linemen

  • 52 Amos Mason – DE – Senior (6'1, 266)
  • 60 Lance Angulo – NG – Sophomore (6'2, 285)
  • 62 Buck Elliott – DE – Sophomore (6'4, 259)
  • 63 Joshua Van Dunk – DE – Freshman (6'3, 285)
  • 65 Carter Bankston – DE – Freshman (6'3, 230)
  • 67 Dave Tolentino – NG – Freshman (6'2, 290)
  • 68 Patrick Forrestal – NG – Senior (6'4, 305)
  • 69 Marcus Edwards – NG – Freshman (6'4, 305)
  • 70 Mack Nash – DE – Freshman (6'5, 235)
  • 71 Corbin Heyward – DE – Freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 74 Rob Dusz – NG – Senior (6'0, 287)
  • 90 Jarvis Polu – DE – Sophomore (6'3, 280)
  • 91 Tyler Sayles – DE – Junior (6'2, 255)
  • 92 Josh Webb – DE – Sophomore (6'5, 250)
  • 93 Joe Goff – DE – Freshman (6'5, 270)
  • 95 Anthony Villalobos – DE – Sophomore (6'2, 266)
  • 96 Nizaire Cromatie – DE – Freshman (6'2, 250)
  • 97 Nnamdi Uzoma – DE – Senior (6'3, 251)
  • 98 Dylan Fischer – NG – Junior (6'2, 307)
  • 99 Jackson Pittman – NG – Freshman (6'3, 315)

Punters

  • 18 Alex Barta – Senior (6'3, 213)
  • 43 Erik Harris – Sophomore (5'10, 184)
  

Linebackers

  • 2 (58*) Daniel Gonzales – Senior (6'2, 240) (C)
  • 3 Brandon Jones – OLB – Junior (6'4, 225)
  • 5 Justin Norton – OLB – Junior (6'2, 190)
  • 22 OJ Davis – OLB – Freshman (6'2, 225)
  • 23 Sion Harrington – OLB – Freshman (6'3, 210)
  • 24 Dre Williamson – OLB – Sophomore (6'4, 208)
  • 28 Travis Kerchner – OLB – Sophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 31 Vic Thomas – OLB – Freshman (6'4, 240)
  • 32 Denzel Polk – OLB – Freshman (6'2, 250)
  • 33 Tony Masaniai – Freshman (6'1, 250)
  • 36 Forrest Forte – OLB – Sophomore (6'1, 194)
  • 38 Rahn Bailey – OLB – Freshman (6'2, 230)
  • 39 Jake Onstott – Freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 40 Kevin McCoy – OLB – Junior (6'4, 212)
  • 41 Tyler Pistorio – Freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 43 Jake Schwarzer – Freshman (6'1, 218)
  • 44 Micah Thomas – Junior (6'1, 249)
  • 45 D.J. Palmore – OLB – Junior (6'3, 236)
  • 46 Conner Dorris – Sophomore (6'2, 245)
  • 47 Matt Stewart – Sophomore (6'1, 220)
  • 58 (48*) Josiah Powell – OLB – Senior (6'3, 224)
  • 49 Mike Kelly – Senior (6'1, 230)
  • 50 Monte Armstrong – OLB – Sophomore (6'1, 222)
  • 51 Winn Howard – Junior (6'2, 216)
  • 53 Hudson Sullivan – Sophomore (6'2, 220)
  • 54 Taylor Heflin – Sophomore (6'2, 230)
  • 55 Ted Colburn – OLB – Senior (6'3, 230)
  • 56 Myles Davenport – OLB – Junior (6'2, 233)
  • 59 Ryan Harris – Senior (5'11, 213)
  • 64 Zack Quilty – OLB – Freshman (6'3, 210)
  • 80 Aleksei Yaramus – Freshman (6'2, 205)
  • 87 Paul Carothers – Freshman (6'1, 225)

Defensive Backs

  • 1 Alohi Gilman – S – Freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 2 Elijah Jones – CB – Sophomore (5'11, 186)
  • 4 John Gillis – CB – Sophomore (5'11, 170)
  • 6 Sean Williams – S – Sophomore (6'1, 190)
  • 7 Khaylan Williams – S – Sophomore (6'0, 192)
  • 8 Randy Beggs – S – Junior (6'0, 180)
  • 9 Jarid Ryan – CB – Sophomore (5'11, 203)
  • 10 Cameron Bryant – CB – Senior (5'10, 186)
  • 11 Jerry Thompson – S – Junior (6'0, 196)
  • 13 Kyle Battle – S – Senior (6'1, 190)
  • 14 Elijah Merchant – CB – Junior (5'10, 196)
  • 15 Noruwa Obanor – CB – Freshman (6'1, 195)
  • 16 Jeremy Griffis – CB – Freshman (5'9, 178)
  • 17 Tyris Wooten – CB – Junior (6'1, 180)
  • 18 Isaac Wright – S – Junior (5'10, 178)
  • 20 Elan Nash – S – Freshman (5'11, 190)
  • 21 Walter Little – S – Freshman (5'11, 200)
  • 25 Mason Plante – CB – Freshman (5'11, 195)
  • 26 Daiquan Thomason – S – Senior (6'0, 205)
  • 29 Brady Petersen – S – Sophomore (5'10, 190)
  • 37 Juan Halley – CB – Sophomore (6'1, 196)

Long snappers

  • 85 Ronnie Querry – Junior (6'1, 208)
  • 94 Josh Antol – Senior (6'1, 214)
  • 96 Michael Pifer – Freshman (6'3, 226)
  • (C) Team Captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Note * Captains Toeno Gulley (#22) and Daniel Gonzalez (#58) switched their jersey numbers to #2 in honor of their starting quarterback Tago Smith who sustained a season-ending injury. Joshua Powell (#48) switched his jersey number to #58 after Daniel Gonzalez also sustained a season-ending injury.

Depth chart

Depth Chart 2016
True Freshman
Double Position : *

Rankings
Further information: 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Final 
AP RV RV NR NR NR NR 25 24 22 NR RV RV RV 20 RV RV 
Coaches RV RV RV RV RV NR RV 25 22 RV RV RV RV 20 RV RV 
CFP Not released NR NR NR 25 19 25 Not released

Game summaries

Fordham
1 234Total
Fordham 10 033 16
• Navy 21 14143 52
See also: 2016 Fordham Rams football team

UConn
1 234Total
UConn 0 7143 24
• Navy 7 1407 28
See also: 2016 UConn Huskies football team

at Tulane
1 234Total
• Navy 0 768 21
Tulane 0 770 14
  • Date: September 17, 2016
  • Location: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans
  • Game start: 7:06 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 2 hours 57 minutes
  • Game attendance: 21,503
  • Game weather: Temp: 80 F • Wind: SSW 13 MPH • Weather: Cloudy
  • Referee: Rick Lourniet
  • Television network: ASN
See also: 2016 Tulane Green Wave football team

at Air Force
1 234Total
Navy 0 0014 14
• Air Force 0 31411 28
See also: 2016 Air Force Falcons football team and Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

Houston
1 234Total
#6 Houston 10 10713 40
• Navy 10 10215 46
See also: 2016 Houston Cougars football team

This game marked Navy Midshipmen's biggest upset victory facing a top-10 ranked opponent in 32 years. (Since 1984 as they won against #2 ranked South Carolina) The game marked Ken Niumatalolo's 4th win over a ranked team.

Memphis
1 234Total
Memphis 14 077 28
• #24 Navy 14 7147 42
See also: 2016 Memphis Tigers football team

With this victory, Navy has 14th straight home wins, making it the 3rd longest active streak in FBS history. Also their longest at Navy-Marine Stadium since it opened in 1959.[2] Personal player highlights include: wide receiver Jamir Tillman became the 2nd all-time receiver in Naval Academy history with 1,281 career receiving yards, passing Phil McConkey. And quarterback Will Worth had career highs with 201 rushing yards (286 total yards) and 5 touchdowns.

at South Florida
1 234Total
#22 Navy 0 14724 45
• South Florida 28 1437 52
See also: 2016 South Florida Bulls football team

vs. Notre Dame
1 234Total
Notre Dame 10 773 27
• Navy 7 777 28
See also: 2016 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team and Navy–Notre Dame football rivalry

With this rare victory, Navy beat Notre Dame for only the 4th time in 52 years (1963) in the nation's longest-running intersectional rivalry since 1926 (the 90th year). The Fighting Irish previously won five in a row against the Midshipmen. Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo got this 3rd win over Notre Dame, tying former Navy coach Wayne Hardin from the 1960s, and handing the Fighting Irish their 14th losing season ever. Navy quarterback Will Worth ran for 175 yards with two touchdowns, making it his 9th consecutive game with a rushing score. Worth finished with his 4th straight 100-yard rushing performance (his 5th of the season).

Tulsa
1 234Total
Tulsa 10 10713 40
• Navy 14 14014 42
See also: 2016 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team

After this win, Navy has 15 straight home victories, making it the second longest winning streak in the FBS. Navy also has the winningest Senior Class in Naval Academy history with 36–13, tying the all-time program record with the class of 1909 (36–7–5) and the class of 2016 (36–16). And 14 straight Senior Day victories. The Midshipmen stand alone in the Western Division in the American Conference. Personal highlights include Navy wide receiver Jamir Tillman who moved to second place on Navy's career receiving yards leaders list with 1,454 catches, passing Phil McConkey with 1,278 catches.

at East Carolina
1 234Total
• Navy 7 242114 66
East Carolina 14 3140 31
See also: 2016 East Carolina Pirates football team

With this win, Navy clinched the AAC West division title, and will move on to the AAC championship game in only their second year in the conference. They also set some school record season highs; highest point total (66), most rushing touchdowns (9), and rushing yards (456). Personal highlights include Navy quarterback Will Worth becoming just the 5th player in school history with 1,000+ rushing and passing yards in a season. And six straight 100 yard games, ten with a rushing touchdown, which is the longest active streak in the FBS. Worth is tied with Jeremy McNichols from Boise State with 22 rushing touchdowns.

at SMU
1 234Total
• Navy 14 142819 75
SMU 7 1707 31
  • Date: November 26, 2016
  • Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas
  • Game start: 3:39 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours 11 minutes
  • Game attendance: 21,283
  • Game weather: Temp: 63 F • Wind: SE 4 MPH • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: Michael Roche
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Kevin Brown and Clint Stoemer
See also: 2016 SMU Mustangs football team and Gansz Trophy

Temple
2016 American Athletic Conference Football Championship Game
1 234Total
• Temple 14 10010 34
#20 Navy 0 370 10
See also: 2016 Temple Owls football team

This game marked the first game, after 136 years of being independent, that Navy was in a conference championship.

vs. Army
Army–Navy Game
1 234Total
• Army 7 707 21
Navy 0 0107 17
  • Date: December 10, 2016
  • Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
  • Game start: 3:12 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours 3 minutes
  • Game attendance: 71,600
  • Game weather: Temp: 36 F • Wind: W 11 MPH • Weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (CBS): Verne Lundquist*, Gary Danielson and Allie LaForce (*This game is Verne Lundquist's final telecast as a play-by-play announcer)
See also: 2016 Army Black Knights football team, Army–Navy Game, and Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

Louisiana Tech (Armed Forces Bowl)
Armed Forces Bowl
1 234Total
• LA Tech 17 14017 48
Navy 7 17714 45
See also: 2016 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team and 2016 Armed Forces Bowl

References
  1. "2016 Navy Midshipmen Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  2. http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400869546
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