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Navy works OT to give SMU the boot

Published 10/18/09

DALLAS - Navy was the last Division I-A football program to play an overtime game. The Midshipmen have now had seven games in the last four seasons go to overtime and that experience paid off last night.

Steve Hamm — The Dallas Morning News via AP Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs runs for a first down as Southern Methodist University defensive back Taylor Weaver defends during the first quarter, Saturday evening at Ford Stadium in Dallas.
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Kicker Joe Buckley booted a 24-yard field goal to give Navy a thrilling 38-35 victory over host SMU before 22,203 fans at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Quarterback Ricky Dobbs and fullback Vince Murray led an impressive comeback as the Midshipmen overcame a miserable first half to stun the Mustangs.

It was the fifth straight overtime victory for Navy, which has won two such contests this season. It was the second game-winning field...

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