Navy dominates Temple in AAC opener with 38-11 victory
- Navy's quarterback Blake Horvath recorded 234 total yards and four touchdowns in the game.
- The Midshipmen's defense scored first with a safety, leading to a commanding 23-0 halftime score.
- Navy's victory marked their second win of the season, while Temple continued to struggle with a 0-2 record.
In a decisive matchup on Saturday in Annapolis, Maryland, Navy showcased their dominance over Temple in their American Athletic Conference opener. Quarterback Blake Horvath was instrumental in the victory, accumulating 234 total yards and scoring four touchdowns. His performance included 122 rushing yards on 15 carries, with three touchdowns coming from his legs and one through the air. Navy's offense outperformed Temple's, amassing 409 total yards compared to Temple's 312. The game began with Navy's defense scoring first, achieving a safety when Temple's quarterback Forest Brock was tackled in the end zone. Navy quickly built a lead, with Horvath running in a touchdown from the 2-yard line, followed by a remarkable 62-yard touchdown run on the next play after an interception by Jaxson Campbell. The Midshipmen continued to press their advantage, with running back Alex Tecza adding a 65-yard touchdown run, pushing the score to 23-0 before halftime. Temple struggled to find their rhythm, having suffered a heavy loss in their previous game against Oklahoma. They finally managed to score their first touchdown of the season when Brock connected with Dante Wright for a 23-yard touchdown pass, reducing the deficit to 38-11 with ten minutes remaining in the game. Despite the late score, Temple's performance was overshadowed by their inability to keep pace with Navy's explosive offense. Navy's victory improved their record to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Temple fell to 0-2 and 0-1. The game highlighted Navy's strong start to the season and raised questions about Temple's struggles as they seek to rebound in upcoming games.