The 2010 Navy Midshipmen football team represented the United States Naval Academy as an independent during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Midshipmen, led by third-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, played their home games at the Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Navy earned an invitation to the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl on November 7, becoming the second team in the Football Bowl Subdivision to earn a bowl berth for the 2010 season. Navy was guaranteed a spot in the game if they became bowl eligible (won 6 games or more) as part of an agreement between the Naval Academy and the Poinsettia Bowl. San Diego State defeated Navy in the Poinsettia Bowl, 35–14. The Midshipmen finished with a record of 9–4. Schedule Preseason Slotback Marcus Curry was dismissed from the team in May and soon left the academy. Wide receiver Mario Washington was dismissed from the team in June due to an honor violation. Roster Depth chart (prior to bowl game) Game summaries Air Force Wyatt Middleton called a team meeting following the loss Notre Dame Source: ESPN.com East Carolina Navy clinched a berth in the Poinsettia Bowl with the win Arkansas State Senior Day Army Navy's ninth straight win versus Army References External links Rivals.com season preview Scout.com season preview Navy Navy Midshipmen football seasons Navy Midshipmen football