Horvath throws for two long TDs and Navy improves to 4-0 with 41-18 win over UAB
— Blake Horvath threw two long touchdown passes and led Navy's potent ground game with 84 yards rushing in a 41-18 victory over UAB on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Navy Midshipmen
41
UAB Blazers
18
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVY | 7 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 41 |
| UAB | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L 13-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs North Texas Mean Green | L 39-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UTSA Roadrunners | L 34-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | W 34-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Air Force Falcons | L 9-14 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:14 41-18
Nathan Kirkwood 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:09 38-18
Lee Beebe Jr. 2 Yd Run (Jacob Zeno Pass to Kam Shanks for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 10:32 38-10
Daba Fofana 16 Yd Run (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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Touchdown 5:08 31-10
Iverson Hooks 39 Yd pass from Jacob Zeno (Jonah Delange Kick)
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Field Goal 6:49 31-3
Nathan Kirkwood 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:36 28-3
Eli Heidenreich 74 Yd pass from Blake Horvath (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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Touchdown 0:31 21-3
Nathan Kent 77 Yd pass from Blake Horvath (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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Field Goal 1:11 14-3
Jonah Delange 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:01 14-0
Alex Tecza 6 Yd Run (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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Touchdown 7:52 7-0
Blake Horvath 20 Yd Run (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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UAB
11 plays, 56 yards, 2:14 · Interception
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NAVY 2:14
12 plays, 46 yards, 6:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:14 41-18
Nathan Kirkwood 46 Yd Field Goal
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UAB 9:09
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:09 38-18
Lee Beebe Jr. 2 Yd Run (Jacob Zeno Pass to Kam Shanks for Two-Point Conversion)
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NAVY 10:32
8 plays, 94 yards, 4:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:32 38-10
Daba Fofana 16 Yd Run (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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UAB
6 plays, 28 yards, 3:02 · Interception
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NAVY 3:02
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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UAB 5:08
4 plays, 80 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:08 31-10
Iverson Hooks 39 Yd pass from Jacob Zeno (Jonah Delange Kick)
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NAVY 6:49
6 plays, 49 yards, 2:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:49 31-3
Nathan Kirkwood 45 Yd Field Goal
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UAB 9:36
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:55 · Punt
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NAVY 13:36
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:36 28-3
Eli Heidenreich 74 Yd pass from Blake Horvath (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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UAB
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:23 · End of Half
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NAVY 0:31
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:31 21-3
Nathan Kent 77 Yd pass from Blake Horvath (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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UAB 1:11
15 plays, 57 yards, 7:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:11 14-3
Jonah Delange 35 Yd Field Goal
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NAVY 9:01
14 plays, 84 yards, 7:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:01 14-0
Alex Tecza 6 Yd Run (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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UAB 1:57
11 plays, 31 yards, 5:51 · Punt
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NAVY 7:52
7 plays, 61 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:52 7-0
Blake Horvath 20 Yd Run (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
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UAB 11:25
8 plays, 36 yards, 3:35 · Downs
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
NAVY
UAB
22
1st Downs
22
3-8
3rd down efficiency
4-11
1-1
4th down efficiency
3-4
452
Total Yards
395
225
Passing
202
9/11
Comp/Att
14/23
20.5
Yards per pass
8.8
227
Rushing
193
42
Rushing Attempts
43
5.4
Yards per rush
4.5
6-47
Penalties
11-104
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
29:49
Possession
30:11
Highlights
00:31
Blake Horvath breaks free for Navy's opening TD vs. UAB
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00:27
Alex Tecza crosses goal line for 6-yard rushing touchdown
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00:51
Blake Horvath launches 77-yard pass to Nathan Kent for Navy TD
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00:47
Blake Horvath throws 74-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich
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