Navy hammers Tulsa on the ground as Midshipmen roll to a 42-23 win

In a dominant display, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 42-23 in Tulsa, relying heavily on their signature option attack. Navy's ground game was relentless, amassing 367 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Quarterback Blake Horvath overcame a shaky start - two early interceptions and a fumble - to lead the charge, contributing 253 total yards and two touchdowns. His resilience was key in turning the game in Navy's favor.

Tulsa put up a fight in the first half, with Baylor Hayes scoring a rushing touchdown and throwing a touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson II, keeping the game close at 21-17 at halftime. However, Navy took control in the third quarter, outscoring Tulsa 14-0 to build an insurmountable lead. Tulsa struggled to contain Navy's rushing attack in the second half, unable to recover from the Midshipmen's momentum.