No U.S. Navy - Air Force Football Game?

Saturday's rivalry game between Air Force and Navy is in jeopardy due to the government shutdown. (USATSI)

Navy-Air Force Football Game In Jeopardy Because Of Shutdown; Department Of Defense Cancels Other Service Academy Games -- Washington Post

The Department of Defense has suspended all intercollegiate athletics at the service academies because of the government shutdown, Navy announced in a statement released on Tuesday.

The status of Navy’s football game on Saturday morning against Air Force in Annapolis remains in doubt. Midshipmen spokesman Scott Strasemeier said in the statement that a decision on whether to postpone the game will be made before noon on Thursday.

“At this stage we’re taking it basically a half a day at a time, holding our breath that they can bring it to resolution,” Navy Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk said in a telephone interview Tuesday. “The game on Saturday, I mean it’s a huge issue. The stage is set for one of the most significant event statements we’ve had in a long time, so the timing couldn’t be worse.”

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More News On The Impact Of The Government Shutdown On Sports Events

Air Force-Navy, Army-Boston College games canceled for now -- Sporting News NCAAF
Defense dept.: Service academy sports temporarily suspended because of government shutdown -- Washington Post/AP
Air Force-Navy, Army-BC in limbo -- ESPN/AP
Shutdown might ground Navy, Air Force, Army football games -- Washington Times
Navy-Air Force game may fall victim to federal shutdown -- USA Today
Department Of Defense Suspends All Intercollegiate Competitions At The Service Academies -- Navy Sports
Government shutdown suspends all athletics at service academies -- CBS Sports