It's a rivalry Army football fans look forward to every year- the 116th Army versus Navy game. Sports Director Marisa Jacques talked to some fans who are in Philadelphia for the big game. 

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The Army Navy football game has been played in Philadelphia more times than any other city. It makes sense a place rich in American History would host America's game. Fans flocking from all over the country to root for their team.

 "We're all Army grads. We're all West Pointers," said some fans.

"Yeah, it's the first time we've been to an Army Navy game since December of 1980 was the last one I was at, so this is first time coming back to the game," said Scott Marx, a West Point graduate.

The Army Navy game is the most unique environment in college sports, both service academies shipping their entire student bodies for a weekend filled with competition, customs, and comradery.

"It is a great rivalry, but at the same time, it's a point of time for us all to gain a little more respect for each other. Because, when you go and compete, like, you're all sweating out there. You're all giving it your all," said West Point senior Danny Camacho.

"It's too hard to describe. It's just crazy. You know, when you bring together the two different service academies that are- it's just great to have everyone on the field that's willing to die for the rest of the country, and it's just a great atmosphere that brings," said West Point senior Shanna Coss.

The players say it's a heated rivalry on the field, but after they leave their respective academies, they're sisters and brothers in battle on the same team.

"For this one day a year, I think we're our biggest opponents, but it's a mutual respect for each other. They're a great team and we respect them, so, I think, you know, for that one day, we'll be enemies, but after that, it's respect for them," said West Point senior Matt Giachinta.

"We're gonna try and whip each other's butts on the field, and then, you know, after the game, shake each others hands, and we're gonna get ready to serve with each other, and then everyone's gonna be on the same team after that. So, it's just pretty special, and I think it adds so much to the game," said Navy senior Bernard Serra.

But, for one day each year, it's okay to pick sides.

Kick-off for the 116th edition of Army-Navy game is 3 p.m. Saturday.

"Go Army, Beat Navy!"