Navy Looks to Remain Undefeated Against Florida Atlantic

Navy will try to stay unbeaten and extend one of the longest winning streaks in the country when it hosts Florida Atlantic on Saturday afternoon at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

The Midshipmen, 6–0 overall and 4–0 in the American Conference, face the Owls, who are 3–4 and 2–2 in league play. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. Navy has won nine straight games dating back to last season, tied for the second-longest active streak in the nation. A win would give the Mids their first 7–0 start since 1978.

Saturday’s matchup features a clash of styles. Navy leads the nation in rushing with an average of 305 yards per game. Senior quarterback Blake Horvath has been the driving force, rushing for more than 100 yards in four straight games while ranking among the most efficient passers in the country. Horvath has eight rushing touchdowns and has given the Mids a consistent spark in close wins over Air Force and Temple.

Senior receiver Eli Heidenreich has been one of the team’s biggest playmakers. He holds the school record for career receiving touchdowns with 14 and averages more than 21 yards per catch. His 243-yard, three-touchdown performance against Air Force earlier this month was the best receiving day in Navy history.

Florida Atlantic relies on the pass. Under first-year head coach Zach Kittley, the youngest head coach in the FBS at 34, the Owls run an Air Raid offense led by quarterback Caden Veltkamp, who leads the nation in completions per game. His favorite target, Easton Messer, tops the NCAA in receptions per game, while receiver Jayshon Platt ranks among the national leaders in all-purpose yards.

The Owls are celebrating their 25th season of football and are looking for their first win over Navy in three tries. A victory would give Kittley his fourth career win and the program its second-ever victory over a service academy. Linebacker Tyler Stolsky leads the FAU defense with back-to-back double-digit tackle games.

Navy has won its last three Homecoming games and hasn’t lost one since 2021. The Mids have also won 76 straight home games when leading after three quarters, the longest streak in the country. With bowl eligibility already secured and momentum building in conference play, Navy will try to keep its perfect record intact and continue one of the most impressive runs in program history.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday on CBS Sports Network.