Navy Midshipmen: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How Army Broke Decade-Long Drought in Star Series Against Rival Navy

The all-sports challenge between the Army West Point Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen has been going on since the 1978-79 school year. For nearly the entirety of the Star Series, Navy has been the dominant force in rivalry.

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Navy Midshipmen Football Reveals Complete 2025 Recruiting Class

Most prep recruiting classes are revealed in either the winter or in early spring. The service academies do it a bit differently. The Navy Midshipmen football team announced its 2025 recruiting class earlier this week, a 67-player haul of freshmen who will hit campus later this summer for fall workouts.

Blake Horvath News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 25

Navy Superstar Blake Horvath Ready to Lead Midshipmen After Breakout Campaign

The Navy Midshipmen have a star quarterback on their football roster. Blake Horvath had a monstrous junior year and he’s coming in full throttle for his final season. Horvath has been with Navy since the beginning of his collegiate career, but his junior year was his first full season of playing time.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 24

Navy Football Places Two Standout Players Among Group of Five Top 15 Rankings

The Navy Midshipmen football program is receiving national recognition for two of their offensive playmakers, quarterback Blake Horvath and running back Eli Heidenreich.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 22

Navy Football Among Preseason Favorites in American Athletic Conference

ESPN just recently released the American Athletic Conference predictions for the upcoming football season and the Navy Midshipmen are predicted to be a contender for the conference title.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 19

Navy Basketball Program Reveals Team Captain for Upcoming Campaign

Navy Midshipmens men's basketball coach Jon Perry announced that next year’s new team captain will be Mike Woods. Woods is entering into his final season with the Mids after spending his entire collegiate career with the program.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 17

Navy Midshipmen Volleyball Names Ava Toppin Next Team Captain

As summer begins it is time to start preparing for fall sports and that is exactly what the Navy Midshipmen volleyball team is doing. Navy head coach Paco

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 14

Five Navy Athletes Receive All-America Honors After Strong Postseason Efforts

The Navy Midshipmen has a lot to brag on as their outdoor track and field season comes to an end. After their conclusion of competition at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, five Midshipmen earned All-American honors.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 10

Six Navy Football Players Named Preseason All-AAC in National Magazine

The Navy Midshipmen have six players on Lindy’s Sports’ all-American Athletic Conference preseason team, released recently. The publication hit newsstands earlier this month.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 7

Navy Water Polo Star Earns Spot on Prestigious USA Junior National Roster

Kiefer Black has had an exceptional start to his college career with the Navy Midshipmen. He has played for their polo team for the last two seasons and is going into his junior year. He will now have the honor to represent his country after a stellar start as a Midshipmen.

College Football News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 6

Navy Football Sets Marquee Season Opener Against Big Ten Powerhouse in 2029

Navy football made a big announcement for the 2029 season opener: The Midshipmen will be headed to Ohio State University to take on the Buckeyes. As announced by the Mids' official website this will be their sixth official matchup between the two schools and the first time they've met since 2014.

Nathan Kent News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 5

Navy Track Stars Set Three School Marks, Qualify for NCAA Championships

Navy Midshipmen track star Nathan Kent qualified for the NCAA championships in two events to lead five athletes in the NCAA East Region first round last weekend.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 2

Navy Claims Fifth Place in IRAC Lightweight Rowing Varsity Four Crew

The Navy Midshipmen are known for their talented lightweight rowing teams. They had multiple crews competing at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / May 31

Navy Football Announces Game Times, TV Networks for Football Schedule

With three games on national broadcast networks, the Navy Midshipmen will get plenty of opportunities to showcase themselves in 2025. The football program, along with the American Athletic Conference, announced television designations and times for a host of conference and non-conference games earlier this week.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / May 30

Navy Men's Athletics Claims Patriot League's Presidents Cup Award

The Navy has won the men's Patriot League President's Cup for the third straight year, the league recently announced. This is the eighth time the Navy men's athletics teams have taken the trophy in its history.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / May 17

Navy Women’s Lacrosse Quartet Claim All-American, All-Region Awards

Navy Midshipmen women’s lacrosse star Alyssa Daley led four players selected to a postseason all-America team and three selected to a postseason all-region team recently.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / May 15

Former Navy Midshipmen Women’s Basketball Star Transfers to William & Mary

The transfer portal doesn’t hit Navy athletics as much as other schools, but a women’s basketball star has a new home for the 2025-26 season. Kyah Smith, who played her first two seasons at Navy, has signed with William & Mary, per a release from the university.

Army Baseball Wins Dramatic Patriot League Tournament Series Over Navy

The Army West Point Black Knights baseball team rallied from a game down to claim their best-of-three Patriot League semifinal tournament series over the Navy Midshipmen.

College Football News / College Football News / May 11

Navy Football Preview 2025: Can the Magical Midshipmen Do THAT Again?

Nothing is ever a given when it comes to service academy football. It usually takes something magical - combined with an easy schedule - to have a great season.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / May 4

Navy Women’s Lacrosse Stuns Loyola in Overtime to Win Patriot League Crown

The Navy Midshipmen women’s lacrosse team snapped a seven-year drought by beating Loyola (MD), 14-13, in the Patriot League Tournament championship on Saturday.

Navy Women’s Lacrosse Blows Out Army in Patriot League Tournament Semifinal

The Navy Midshipmen women’s lacrosse team got a measure of revenge on the Army West Point Black Knights on Thursday. The Midshipmen, who lost to the Black Knights, 17-12, last month, claimed an 18-9 victory in the Patriot League semifinals.

Navy Midshipmen News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / April 30

Navy Midshipmen Superstar Claims Patriot League Women’s Lacrosse Award

After a dominant freshman season, Navy Midshipmen women’s lacrosse star Alyssa Chung was basically a shoo-in for a season-ending award. The attacker was named the Patriot League rookie of the year after an incredible season in which she tied a Patriot League record for most weekly awards in a particular category.

Navy Midshipmen News / Yardbarker / October 26