BLAKE HORVATH NEWS

Horvath's 95-yard TD helps run Navy past Oklahoma FORT WORTH, Texas — Blake Horvath set a Navy record with a 95-yard touchdown run and then scored a go-ahead 6-yarder with 4:34 left as the M...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROANOKE.COM

Huge day in win over Oklahoma Horvath was 7-for-12 passing for 92 yards during Friday's 21-20 victory versus Oklahoma. He also had 18 rushes for 155 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Horvath did the majority of his damage on the ground on a 95-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, but he also added the game-winning score in the fourth quarter from six yards out to cap off his day. The junior posted a massive season for the Midshipmen under center, compiling 1,353 passing yards and a 13:4 TD:INT ratio through the air while accumulating 175 carries for 1,254 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground en route to an impressive season for Navy. He should remain a centerpiece to the team's offense again in 2025.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Horvath, defensive stop propel Navy past Oklahoma Quarterback Blake Horvath ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns and Navy stopped Oklahoma’s two-point conversion in the final seconds to pull...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Navy gets 95-yard TD run from Horvath and stops 2-point try to beat Oklahoma in Armed Forces Bowl

Blake Horvath set a Navy record with a 95-yard touchdown run and scored a go-ahead 6-yarder with 4:34 left as the Midshipmen overcame an early two-touchdown deficit and stopped a l...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blake Horvath Sets Navy Football Record With 95-Yard TD Run vs. Oklahoma Horvath's 95-yard scamper was more than just a game-tying touchdown.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SI.COM

Navy QB Blake Horvath's 95-yard TD run in Armed Forces Bowl win is longest play in school history

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath had the longest play in school history with a 95-yard touchdown run in an Armed Forces Bowl victory over Oklahoma

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dynamic effort in upset vs. Army Horvath completed 4 of 9 passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-13 win against Army. He also had 25 rushes for 204 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Horvath was stellar against the bitter rival Army Black Knights. He did all he needed to through the air, completing four passes, two of which were touchdowns. His 204 rushing yards were a season-high as well. Navy faces Oklahoma in a bowl game on Dec. 27 to wrap up its 2024 season.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army This was an Army-Navy game unlike any before it. The teams had combined for 19 victories this season before their annual clash, a record for...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Navy dominates in 31-13 win over No. 22 Army to snap 2-game rivalry losing streak

Blake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily at quarterback, accounting for 311 yards and four touchdowns to lead Navy to a 31-13 victory over No. 2...

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Blake Horvath shines as Navy sails past Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army - The Boston Globe Navy (9-3) snapped a two-game losing streak in the series. The teams entered this Army-Navy matchup with a combined 19 victories, the most i...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Blake Horvath, Navy run through Army in rivalry game Navy got the best of Army thanks to Blake Horvath and a sturdy defense

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Starting versus Army Horvath (back) is starting for the Midshipmen against Army on Saturday, per Bill Wagner of The Capital Gazette.

Impact Horvath will make his return to the lineup after having missed the team's past three games with a back injury. Across 10 appearances this season, he has completed 69 of his 118 pass attempts for 118 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions in addition to rushing for 895 yards and 13 touchdowns on 132 carries and will look to add to those totals during Saturday's matchup.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Army Horvath (back) is expected to suit up for the Midshipmen against Army on Dec. 14, Navy Athletics reports.

Impact The quarterback was questionable with a back injury, but it appears he'll be good to go against the Black Knights. Horvath missed Navy's past three games of the season, but prior to that absence, he tossed for 1,154 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions, while adding 895 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground. He's a huge part of everything the Midshipmen do on offense, and will his presence will obviously be massive in the annual Army-Navy game.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus East Carolina Horvath (back) will miss Friday's game versus East Carolina.

Impact Horvath departed last week's contest versus Tulane with an issue with his back and ribs. Unfortunately, that issue will cost him another contest, at a minimum, leaving the Midshipmen without their star quarterback. Braxton Woodson and Jackson Gutierrez are the candidates to draw the start under center in Horvath's place. Horvath will have a week to rest up before the annual Army-Navy game on Dec. 14.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Navy football preparing to play East Carolina without starting QB Blake Horvath Navy offensive coordinator Drew Cronic was noncommittal about the status of starting quarterback Blake Horvath ahead of Friday’s game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Leaves Saturday's game Horvath (back/ribs) left Saturday's 35-0 loss to Tulane, Gene Wang of The Washington Post reports. He had five rushes for 25 yards prior to his exit.

Impact Horvath was managing sore ribs and back spasms heading into Saturday's game and the two ailments flared up in the first quarter. He left the game and made a brief return in the second quarter before leaving the game for good. Although the Midshipmen offense had not done much with Horvath in the game, it completely shut down with Braxton Woodson under center. If Horvath is forced to miss the next game -- at East Carolina on Nov. 29 -- the value of every Midshipmen offensive player will decrease significantly.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in win over USF Horvath completed 6 of 11 passes for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-7 win against South Florida. He also had 19 rushes for 56 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Horvath did not light up the stat sheet Saturday, but he did enough to end the Midshipmen's two-game losing streak. He tossed his 11th touchdown of the season but threw for just 58 yards, by far his lowest this season. He added an inefficient 56 yards on the ground, but scored his 13th rushing touchdown of the season to make up for it. He faces a difficult and very important matchup versus Tulane next.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heidenreich and Horvath power Navy in 28-7 victory over South Florida

Eli Heidenreich scored on a 60-yard run, Blake Horvath threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Navy defeated South Florida 28-7

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles versus Rice Horvath was 10-for-21 passing for 120 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 24-10 loss against Rice. He also had 16 rushes for 64 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Horvath had another quiet game Saturday as the Midshipmen lost their second game in a row. He threw two interceptions in the loss, bringing him up to five in the last two games after committing just one turnover through the first six games of the season. He ran for 64 yards and a touchdown though, so he ultimately ended up with an okay performance. He will look to bounce back Saturday at South Florida.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fairly quiet versus Notre Dame Horvath completed 7 of 13 passes for 88 yards and one interception during Saturday's 51-14 defeat to Notre Dame. He also had 14 rushes for 129 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Horvath had his worst outing of the season Saturday as he accounted for just one touchdown and turned the ball over three times after coming into the game with just one through six games. It was easily the toughest matchup he has faced yet this season, so it was not a massive surprise. He still accumulated 129 rushing yards - his second most in a game this season - so he ended up having a decent day. He should be able to bounce back next Saturday at Rice.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses three touchdowns Saturday Horvath completed 7 of 13 passes for 117 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 51-17 victory versus Charlotte. He also had 13 rushes for 56 yards.

Impact Horvath threw a season-high three touchdowns Saturday, proving once again that he is not the typical Navy quarterback. He had an uncharacteristically quiet outing on the ground, rushing for just 56 yards, but his efficiency through the air gave him a solid performance. Next up he faces a difficult matchup versus Notre Dame.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses three touchdowns Saturday Horvath completed 7 of 13 passes for 117 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 51-17 victory versus Charlotte. He also had 13 rushes for 56 yards.

Impact Horvath threw a season-high three touchdowns Saturday, proving once again that he is not the typical Navy quarterback. He had an uncharacteristically quiet outing on the ground, rushing for just 56 yards, but his efficiency through the air gave him a solid performance. Next up he faces a difficult matchup versus Notre Dame.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive once again Horvath completed 9 of 15 passes for 134 yards during Saturday's 34-7 victory over Air Force. He also had 18 rushes for 115 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Horvath had another productive outing Saturday as he ran for 115 yards and two touchdowns in the blowout win over rivals Air Force. He now has 10 rushing touchdowns in his last four games. He also attempted a season-high 15 passes and threw for 134 yards, however he did not throw a touchdown pass for the first time this season.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Navy ends skid against Air Force as Blake Horvath extends hot start Horvath accounted for 249 yards of total offense, and the Midshipmen improved to 5-0 with their first win over Air Force since 2019.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM