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Navy Avenges 2024 Loss With 21-13 Win Over Rice in Annapolis

The victory capped a 4-0 start for the second straight year, a first for the program since 1978–79.

Generic view of Ohio State Buckeyes branded Nike Vapor Elite footballs on the field before the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
Sept. 27, 2025- Navy players gather around quarterback Blake Horvath to celebrate Horvath's second quarter touchdown against Rice at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis.(John Gillis/Freelance)

Overview

  • Quarterback Blake Horvath rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries and threw for 172 yards.
  • Alex Tecza added 104 rushing yards on 11 carries as Navy piled up 284 on the ground and controlled the ball for more than 33 minutes.
  • Navy outgained Rice 456 yards to 234 and limited the Owls to 120 rushing yards and 114 passing yards.
  • The Midshipmen led 21-3 before Rice added a late touchdown and a field goal to make it a one-possession game.
  • The win at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium drew an announced 28,873 and avenged last year’s weather-disrupted 24-10 defeat in Houston.