Navy Quarterback Blake Horvath Semifinalist for Comeback Player of Year

The Comeback Player of the Year award is given out each year to the student-athlete that displays dedication and rigor to overcome injury, illness, or other extenuating circumstances. This award was instituted in 2018 and is given to three athletes each year. The semifinalists each make a legacy for themselves throughout the season in college football. This year, the only American Athletic Conference (AAC) semifinalist is Navy Midshipman QB Blake Horvath. He is among 11 other semifinalists, all from a collection of different conferences. Horvath was injured in the 2023 season during his sophomore-season debut against North Texas, missing the final seven games of the season due to an injured thumb. Horvath's junior season, however followed a different narrative. In complete comeback fashion, Horvath dominated his junior season, recording 895 rushing yards for 13 touchdowns on 133 carries. He completed 69 of 118 pass attempts for a total of 11 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, and 1,154 yards, lifting the Navy to a