Army football coach Jeff Monken was nominated for the Bobby Dodd and Bear Bryant national coach of the year awards.

Army coach Jeff Monken would have people believe he hasn’t noticed that Navy is also ranked and unbeaten. During an appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” Monken was asked if he has considered the prospect of meeting Navy on back-to-back weekends in December.

The head coach of the Black Knights took the opportunity to throw some trash talk in the direction of a heated rival.

Army football coach Jeff Monken joined "The Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday and took a shot at rival Navy. Here's what he said:

Army football head coach Jeff Monken is ready for his team’s matchup against Navy a little ahead of schedule, it seems. Navy moved into the top 25 rankings this week, and Monken gave a blunt response to their success this season.

Army head coach Jeff Monken has always been embedded in the rivalry with Navy and it could reach new levels this season. Monken joined Wednesday’s edition of The Pat McAfee Show and was asked about the possibility of playing Navy twice this season.

Army head coach Jeff Monken is not concerned in the least about Navy, despite the fact both that team and his are ranked among the best in the nation for the first time in multiple decades.

Army and Navy are on the collision course for at least one highly meaningful matchup later this season. The Black Knights and Midshipmen remain undefeated to start the season. At No. 23 and 25, they're simultaneously ranked in the AP poll for the first time since 1960.