Navy football found itself in a hole at halftime, trailing Army 16-7 after two quarters.
However, the Midshipmen held strong and outscored the Black Knights 10-3 in the second half to win 17-16 in the historic rivalry, taking the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy in the process.
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Navy was down to potentially its final play late in the fourth quarter, down 16-10. The Midshipmen faced fourth-and-goal from the 8-yard line when Blake Horvath hit Eli Heidenreich for the game-winning touchdown.
Horvath carried the ball 34 times in the win, rushing for 107 yards and a touchdown while passing for 82 more yards with a touchdown. He was bleeding from his hand and mouth on Navy’s final drive, with coach Brian Newberry calling him an ‘absolute warrior’ after the game.
Navy wins its second consecutive game against Army, taking the CIC Trophy again in the process. Here are the highlights from Navy’s win over Army in 2025:
Army vs Navy score
Army vs Navy highlights
Navy converts on fourth down
Navy gets the first down on a 2-yard rush by Alex Tecza, which will be the nail in the coffin. Navy comes back and wins it 17-16 after holding Army to three points in the second half.
Navy lining up for fourth-and-1 try
After the 2-minute warning, Navy will try a fourth-and-1 play from Army’s 41-yard line. The Black Knights are out of timeouts, meaning Navy more than likely wins with a first-down conversion here.
Army goes three-and-out
Not an ideal possession for Army, as it goes three-and-out and punts the ball to Navy with 4:50 left in the fourth quarter. The Midshipmen are a strong drive away from winning this one.
Navy takes lead on fourth down
What a play by Blake Horvath, who finds his top target in Eli Heidenreich for an 8-yard touchdown on fourth-and-goal. Navy takes a 17-16 lead with 6:32 left in the fourth quarter on a must-have play that could’ve ended the game for the Black Knights.
Huge drive coming up for Army and Cale Hellums.
Navy intercepts Cale Hellums
Navy needed a stop, and Phillip Hamilton comes up with a huge interception to give the Midshipmen the ball. Navy takes over at midfield with 11:18 left in the fourth quarter looking to regain the lead.
Navy forces punt
Navy has a chance to take the lead, as it holds Army to a three-and-out before regaining possession as the third quarter ends.
Navy gets 3 points back
Nathan Kirkwood sinks a 21-yard field goal, trimming Army’s lead to 16-10 late in the third quarter. The Midshipmen are down one possession.
Have a day, Dawson Jones
Army’s Dawson Jones makes his third field goal of the day, this time nailing a 48-yard kick to give the Black Knights a 16-7 lead. Navy gets a relative win, holding Army to three points after the turnover.
Army intercepts Blake Horvath
Justin Weaver intercepts Blake Horvath, giving Army great field position on Navy’s side of the field. Horvath’s throw was behind Eli Heidenreich, and Heidenreich tips it before the ball falls into Weaver’s hands.
Navy still manages to catch a break, though, as the play was originally ruled a pick-6 before review shows Weaver’s knee touching the ground on the interception.
Navy forces punt
Navy gets a much-needed stop, taking over possession at its own 11-yard line with 13:21 remaining in the third quarter. The Midshipmen couldn’t afford to go down two possessions there, especially with how both of teams are milking the clock.
Army opens half with 29-yard gain
Army drops back to pass on the first play of the third quarter, and Cale Hellums hits Noah Short for a 29-yard gain. Army could put itself in the driver’s seat with a touchdown here.
Dawson Jones hits 45-yard field goal as time expires
Every point matters in Army-Navy, and the Black Knights add three more as time expires in the first half on a 45-yard field goal by Dawson Jones.
Navy could be in trouble, as Army gets the ball out of halftime with a 13-7 lead. The Black Knights score 13 unanswered in the second quarter after trailing 7-0.
Blake Horvath fumbles
Navy travels to Army’s 27-yard line late in the first half, before Blake Horvath fumbles and Army recovers. Horvath was trying to hold back a pass attempt, but couldn’t hold onto the ball as he tucked it.
All four of Horvath’s completions are to Eli Heidenreich, who has 56 receiving yards and 16 rushing yards so far.
Army takes 10-7 lead
Army drives 62 yards in 14 plays, ending the possession with a 20-yard field goal to take a 10-7 lead before halftime. The Black Knights picked up a fourth-down conversion on fourth-and-2 from the 11-yard line, but opted to kick on the next set of downs.
There’s only 3:44 of game clock before the break, although there have only been four combined possessions.
Navy punts
Navy goes three-and-out, opting not to go for it on fourth-and-1 from its own 34-yard line. Army takes over on its own 34 after the 32-yard punt.
Army evens the score
Army finishes its own 13-play, 75-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run by Cale Hellums to even the score at 7-7.
Army and Navy both trim over seven minutes off clock on their opening possessions. The service academies are playing the purest form of football right now.
Navy leads 7-0 after 1st quarter
A quick first quarter ends with Navy leading 7-0, although Army is knocking on the door on the Midshipmen’s 2-yard line.
Cale Hellums has seven carries for 46 yards on the drive so far, including a huge fourth-and-2 conversion.
Navy strikes first
Navy drives right down the field, capping off a 13-play, 75-yard drive ending in a 5-yard touchdown run by Blake Horvath. The drive burns 7:44 of game clock on the opening possession.
Horvath runs for 45 yards on eight carries to start the game, giving Navy a 7-0 lead.
Trump joins Army, Navy for coin toss
President Trump flips the coin at midfield and is met with loud cheers from the crowd.
Army wins the coin toss and defers to the second half, meaning Navy will start with possession. Here we go.
Army-Navy pregame hype video
CBS Sports airs its pregame hype video for Army-Navy, and it’s sensational. Here’s a look.
Will Trump be at Army-Navy game?
President Donald Trump will be at the Army-Navy game today, The White House confirmed in a social media post. Trump was also at the game in 2024 before he was inaugurated.
What is the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy?
The winner of Army-Navy in 2025 will win the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, as both teams previously defeated Air Force this season.
Last 10 results in Army-Navy
Here are the scores of the last 10 Army-Navy games.
2024: Navy 31, Army 13
2023: Army 17, Navy 11
2022: Army 20, Navy 17
2021: Navy 17, Army 13
2020: Army 15, Navy 0
2019: Navy 31, Army 7
2018: Army 17, Navy 10
2017: Army 14, Navy 13
2016: Army 21, Navy 16
2015: Navy 21, Army 17
Where is Army-Navy game being played today?
Army and Navy play at different host stadiums from year-to-year, with the two rivals facing off at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore this season. It’s the home stadium of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens.
Army vs Navy uniforms 2025
Army and Navy have worn special uniforms for the rivalry game in each matchup since 2012. Both teams are celebrating the 250th anniversaries of their respective military branches
Navy’s uniforms in 2025 are inspired by the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
Army, meanwhile, has marble uniforms in 2025 to represent the marble headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. The numbers are also outlined in purple, honoring the Purple Heart.
USA TODAY Sports’ Jordan Mendoza has more on Army and Navy’s uniforms and what goes into planning them.
What TV channel is Army vs Navy on today?
TV channel: CBS
Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
Army-Navy will air live on CBS, with streaming options available on Paramount Plus or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Army vs Navy time today
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Date: Saturday, Dec. 13
Location: M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore)
Army-Navy is set for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday, Dec. 13, from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Army vs Navy predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Dec. 13.
Spread: Navy (-6.5)
Over/under: 38.5
Moneyline: Navy -275 | Army +225
Prediction, Austin Curtright, USA TODAY Network: Navy 24, Army 13
Navy has the two best players on the field in Horvath and defensive tackle Landon Robinson, a USA TODAY first-team All-America selection this season. The Midshipmen are the better team, and make it two in a row against their archrival.