Navy accepted an invitation to play Cincinnati in the 67th AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Jan. 2 in Memphis. The #22 Midshipmen enter at 9–2 and will make their 26th bowl appearance and third trip to the Liberty Bowl,

Here's a quick rundown on when and where the 2026 Liberty Bowl will be played. All matchups will be announced on Sunday, Dec. 7. All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at 7:34 p.m. Date: Friday, Jan. 2 at 4:30 p.m.