Navy defeats Air Force 34-7, improves to 5-0 for the first time since 2017

In a thrilling matchup of the Commander In Chief series, Navy dominated Air Force with a final score of 34-7. Navy quarterback Blake Horvath and Eli Heidenreich combined for 215 rushing yards, leading their team to victory. The Midshipmen showcased their usual ground dominance with 329 rushing yards and a solid defense that only allowed 273 yards. This win marks Navy’s 11th victory in the last 12 games against Air Force for the CIC Trophy. Horvath contributed two rushing touchdowns, while Heidenreich added one along with a 51-yard run that set up another score in the fourth quarter. Nathan Kent’s 34-yard end-around touchdown on a fourth-down play highlighted Navy’s 185 rushing yards in the first half, giving them a 21-7 lead at halftime. Air Force managed to score on a 45-yard pass, but Navy’s defense held strong, limiting the Falcons to just 158 rushing yards off 48 carries. Horvath also displayed his passing skills, throwing for 134 yards and completing 9 of 15 passes. This victory brings Navy to a 5-0 record for the first time since 2017 and marks the fourth time this season they held their opponent to three touchdowns or less. Stay updated with the latest AP Top 25 poll for college football by signing up at https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.

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