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Blake Horvath Leads No. 22 Navy to 35-13 Victory over Short-Handed Cincinnati in Liberty Bowl
Navy's balanced offense and defense led to a 35-13 Liberty Bowl win despite Cincinnati missing key players, with MVP Blake Horvath scoring three touchdowns.
- On Jan. 2, 2026, No. 22 Navy Midshipmen defeated short-handed Cincinnati Bearcats 35-13 in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, with Navy quarterback Blake Horvath throwing two touchdown passes.
- Cincinnati entered short-handed without quarterback Brendan Sorsby and running backs Tawee Walker and Evan Pryor, losing their top three rushers despite Sorsby's 2,800-yard, 27-touchdown season.
- By halftime, Navy had 160 yards of offense, and Coleman Cauley sealed the game with a 5-yard interception return, in wet, overcast conditions.
- The win gave Navy Midshipmen their 11th victory, finishing 11-2 and extending a four-game winning streak, while Cincinnati Bearcats finished 7-6.
- Navy's shift to more passing was clear as Blake Horvath led the attack, while Cincinnati's rushing options were limited with Manny Covey gaining 78 yards amid absent rushers.
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Blake Horvath, Navy seniors go out in style, top Cincinnati in Liberty Bowl
Blake Horvath threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to propel Navy to a 35-13 victory over short-handed Cincinnati in the Liberty Bowl on Friday in rainy Memphis.
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