Blake Horvath and the Midshipmen of Navy are on everyone’s radar heading into the 2025 season. That’s a stark contrast to the start of last season, when Navy was picked by many to be a bottom-tier AAC team—and Horvath had just one start under his belt. Everything changed quickly. Navy went undefeated through the first five weeks, and Horvath burst onto the national scene with seven passing touchdowns and seven rushing touchdowns in his first four games—something not done since Lamar Jackson’s 2016 Heisman season. Not only did Horvath lead Navy to an unforgettable 10-win campaign in 2024, he etched his name atop both the Navy record book and national statistical categories. His 2,599 total yards of offense were the second most in school history. Among all FBS quarterbacks, Horvath ranked second in rushing yards with 1,246. He became just the third quarterback in Navy history to pass and rush for over 1,200 yards in a single season. As he enters 2025, Horvath and offensive coordinator Drew Cronic won’t be snea