Navy defeats UAB football, 38-24 | PHOTOS

September 6, 2025 by The Baltimore Sun

The Navy Midshipmen defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers, 38-24, in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Navy defense of Giuseppe Sessi, MarcAnthony Parker and Coleman Cauley take down UAB's Solomon Beebe in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — The Navy defense of Giuseppe Sessi, MarcAnthony Parker and Coleman Cauley take down UAB’s Solomon Beebe in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy''s Rayne Fry makes a shoe string tackle of UAB's Iverson Hooks on a third quarter punt return. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’’s Rayne Fry makes a shoe string tackle of UAB’s Iverson Hooks on a third quarter punt return. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Eli Heidenreich makes a big catch in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Eli Heidenreich makes a big catch in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath forces his way through the UAB defense to score in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy coach Brian Newberry in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Landon Robinson and the Navy defense celebrate after stopping UAB's Isaiah Jacobs for a loss on a third and three play forcing a field goal attempt in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Landon Robinson and the Navy defense celebrate after stopping UAB’s Isaiah Jacobs for a loss on a third and three play forcing a field goal attempt in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Navy defense celebrates forcing a UAB fumble and Navy recovery in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — The Navy defense celebrates forcing a UAB fumble and Navy recovery in the third quarter. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Navy's Alex Tecza runs in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — The Navy’s Alex Tecza runs in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Landon Robinson stops UAB's Isaiah Jacobs for a loss on a third and three play forcing a field goal attempt in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Landon Robinson stops UAB’s Isaiah Jacobs for a loss on a third and three play forcing a field goal attempt in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy Spirit Team lifting spirits in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy coach Brian Newberry celebrates a MarcAnthony Parker interception and return in the fourth quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy kicker Nathan Kirkwood hits a field goal in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy coach Brian Newberry in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's MarcAnthony Parker interception and return in the fourth quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s MarcAnthony Parker interception and return in the fourth quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's defensive special teams unit stops UAB's Solomon Beebe on a kickoff return in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s defensive special teams unit stops UAB’s Solomon Beebe on a kickoff return in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The stands and field are clear during the second weather delay of the game. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Midshipmen take shelter during the second weather delay of the game. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Navy Spirit Team takes shelter under the stadium during the second weather delay of the game. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The stands and field are clear during the second weather delay of the game. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath throws a touchdown pass to Luke Hutchison in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Luke Hutchison celebrates a touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Luke Hutchison celebrates a touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Eli Heidenreich runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Eli Heidenreich runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Alex Tecza runs in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Alex Tecza runs in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath runs the ball in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs toward a touchdown in the second quarter of Saturday's game against UAB at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs toward a touchdown in the second quarter of Saturday’s game against UAB at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Eli Heidenreich runs the ball in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Eli Heidenreich runs the ball in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath surveys the defense before throwing a touchdown pass to Luke Hutchison in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath is stopped by UAB's Denver Warren in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy quarterback Blake Horvath is stopped by UAB’s Denver Warren in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Luke Hutchison celebrates a touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Luke Hutchison celebrates a touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath looks to throw the ball in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy Giuseppe Sessi playing with a cast on his hand. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Luke Hutchison catches a pass from Blake Horvath and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy's Brandon Chatman makes a big catch setting up a touchdown on the next play in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) — Navy’s Brandon Chatman makes a big catch setting up a touchdown on the next play in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath stretches for a first down on a run in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Midshipmen march into the stadium during the March-On. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy takes the field. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Members of the Navy Spirit Team before the game. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Fans watch the midshipmen during the March-On. Midshipmen march into the stadium during the March-On. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Midshipmen march into the stadium during the March-On. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)