Poinsettia Bowl: Navy vs. San Diego State

TODAY’S BOWL GAME

POINSETTIA BOWL

NAVY VS. SAN DIEGO STATE

When: 5 p.m.

Where: San Diego.

On the air: TV: ESPN.

About Navy (9-3): The Midshipmen rank third in the nation in rushing offense thanks to quarterback Ricky Dobbs and running back Alexander Teich. Navy lost out on its eighth Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy this season, which went to Air Force instead.

About San Diego State (8-4, 5-3 Mountain West Conference): The Aztecs finished with one of their best seasons ever, earning their first bowl bid since 1998. Quarterback Ryan Lindley ranks sixth nationally with 3,554 passing yards and 26 touchdowns.

Watchability: Three out of five stars.

— Orlando Sentinel