Navy closed out the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl with a convincing 35-13 win over Cincinnati on January 2, 2026, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis. Blake Horvath delivered a standout performance, accounting for three touchdowns and earning Liberty Bowl MVP honors. Horvath was efficient through the air, completing 9 of 15 passes for 108 yards and two scores, while adding 53 rushing yards and a touchdown to pace the Midshipmen offense.
Navy’s ground game also shined, as Alex Tecza and Eli Heidenreich combined for 142 rushing yards, with Tecza scoring on a short touchdown run. Heidenreich added a 13-yard receiving touchdown, and Luke Hutchison hauled in a 30-yard scoring catch. Defensively, Navy dominated, holding Cincinnati under 250 total yards. Coleman Cauley sealed the win with a late pick-six, capping a strong defensive showing as the Midshipmen finished the season 11-2 with an emphatic bowl victory.
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