Overview
- Backup quarterback Braxton Woodson relieved a limited Blake Horvath and rushed for 103 yards with two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a 64-yard burst that proved decisive.
- Eli Heidenreich caught five passes for 146 yards, became Navy’s all-time receiving yards leader, and sparked the offense with an 82-yard grab that set up an early score.
- Alex Tecza broke free for a 76-yard touchdown as the Midshipmen stacked multiple explosive plays, while the defense produced a key interception and fourth-and-1 stop before halftime.
- USF quarterback Byrum Brown threw for 327 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 136 yards and two scores as the Bulls mounted a late rally that fell short.
- Navy improved to 8-2 and 6-1 in the AAC to stay atop the standings, positioning itself for the Group of Five CFP auto-bid, with Navy visiting Memphis on Nov. 27 and USF heading to UAB next.