Annapolis, MD
Sep 7, 2024
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In the American Athletic Conference opener, the Navy Midshipmen showcased their prowess by outclassing the Temple Owls with a commanding 38-11 victory. Blake Horvath led the charge with 234 total yards and four touchdowns, contributing heavily to Navy’s 298 rushing yards and an additional 112 passing yards. The Midshipmen, now 2-0 overall, were efficient, committing only four penalties while outgaining Temple, which fell to 0-2, by a margin of 409-312 yards.
Navy wasted no time setting the tone; a first-quarter safety off a Temple fumble initiated the scoring frenzy. Key contributions included Horvath’s 62-yard breakaway touchdown run and Alex Tecza’s 65-yard sprint to the end zone. Despite a late Temple touchdown, the Navy defense, bolstered by standout performances such as linebacker Colin Ramos’ 13 tackles, held strong to secure a decisive win.
Forrest Brock (Temple Owls)
Temple quarterback Forrest Brock was tackled for a 7-yard loss in the end zone, causing a fumble that resulted in a safety, giving Navy the game's first points.
Blake Horvath (Navy Midshipmen)
Blake Horvath capped an 11-play, 58-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run, extending Navy's lead to 9-0.
Blake Horvath (Navy Midshipmen)
On the very first play following Jaxson Campbell’s interception, Blake Horvath sprinted 62 yards for a touchdown to make it 16-0.
Alex Tecza (Navy Midshipmen)
Alex Tecza broke free on Navy's first play after a Temple punt for a 65-yard touchdown run, pushing the lead to 23-0.
Maddux Trujillo (Temple Owls)
Maddux Trujillo kicked a 36-yard field goal to record Temple's first points of the game just before halftime.
Eli Heidenreich (Navy Midshipmen)
Blake Horvath connected with Eli Heidenreich for a 31-yard touchdown pass, and the ensuing two-point conversion was successful, pushing Navy's lead to 31-3.
Blake Horvath (Navy Midshipmen)
Blake Horvath ran for an 18-yard touchdown, putting Navy ahead 38-3.
Dante Wright (Temple Owls)
Forrest Brock completed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Dante Wright. The successful two-point conversion finalized Temple's scoring at 38-11.
Blake Horvath (Navy Midshipmen, QB)
Horvath’s dual-threat capability was on full display, amassing 122 rushing yards with 3 touchdowns on the ground and adding 112 passing yards with a touchdown, orchestrating a balanced Navy attack.
Eli Heidenreich (Navy Midshipmen, WR)
Heidenreich made a critical impact by catching passes totaling 98 yards and scoring a key touchdown, offering a reliable target for Horvath's passes.
Alex Tecza (Navy Midshipmen, FB)
Tecza was explosive in the backfield, notching 92 rushing yards, including a spectacular 65-yard touchdown run, contributing to Navy’s dominant ground game.
Forrest Brock (Temple Owls, QB)
Brock endured a challenging game, posting 277 passing yards and a touchdown while his two interceptions stifled Temple’s offensive momentum.
Dante Wright (Temple Owls, WR)
Despite the lopsided score, Wright exhibited resilience with 101 receiving yards and a touchdown, highlighting his skill as a receiver.
Colin Ramos (Navy Midshipmen, LB)
Ramos anchored the Navy defense with 5 solo tackles, 8 assisted tackles, and 0.5 tackles for loss, epitomizing the defensive effort that kept Temple at bay.
Maddux Trujillo (Temple Owls, Kicker)
Recorded Temple's first points with a confident 36-yard field goal just before halftime, providing a glimmer of hope in a tough outing.
Jaxson Campbell (Navy Midshipmen, DB)
Made a critical interception of Forrest Brock in the first quarter, leading to a quick Navy touchdown that set the tone for the rest of the game.
Temple Owls
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3
0
8
11
Navy Midshipmen
9
14
15
0
38
