Navy vs Air Force - Game photos, Part 1
Photos from the first quarter of Navy’s 34-31 win over the Air Force Falcons on October 4th, 2025, as seen through the lens of staff photographer Alison Althouse.
Navy’s Isaiah Bryant (#25) comes out to receive the kickoff to start the game.
AirForce #96 (Reagan Tubbs) kicks off 60 yards to begin the game.
Navy’s Isaiah Bryant (#25) returns the kickoff 20 yards to the Navy25.
Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) sends his pass deep middle to Eli Heidenreich (#22), caught at the USAFA45 for a 38 yard gain to the USAFA39.
Navy’s Nathan Kirkwood (#17) kicks the successful field goal attempt from 39 yards. Clock 11:22. Score is now Navy 3, Air Force 0. 7 plays, 54 yards, 03:32.
Navy’s JV Squad cheers from the sidelines in the South End Zone.
Air Force #9 (Liam Szarka) rushes for a 61 yard gain to reach the Navy14 where he’s taken down by Navy’s Phillip Hamilton (#18).
Air Force #9 (Liam Szarka) rushes right for a 7 yard gain into the end zone for the Falcon touchdown. Clock 09:14.
Air Force #39 (Jacob Medina) completes the drive with a successful PAT to make the updated score Navy 3, Air Force 7. 4 plays, 75 yards, 02:08.
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Navy’s Liam Barbee (#51) returns the Air Force kickoff to the Navy21.
Navy hands off to Alex Tecza (#46) for a 3 yard gain to the Navy24.
Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) rushes up the middle for a 14 yard gain before a fumble is forced by Air Force #19 (Houston Hendrix) at the Navy36, recovered by Air Force at the Navy38. 2 plays, 17 yards, 00:49.
Air Force pass by #9 (Liam Szarka) falls incomplete due to the QB hurry by Navy’s MarkAnthony Parker (#56) and broken up by Navy’s Jaxson Campbell (#14).
Air Force #39 (Jacob Medina) attempts the field goal from 35 yards – NO GOOD. Clock 06:24. 5 plays, 20 yards, 02:00.
The Goat Combine entertains the crowd during a first quarter time out.
Navy’s Brandon Chatman (#24) rushes right for 0 yards.
Navy’s pass is complete to Brandon Chatman (#24) short right, caught at the Navy16 for 2 yards to the Navy22.
Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) rushes left for a 9 yard gain to the Navy31.
Navy’s pass is complete, short right, to Brandon Chatman (#24) caught the USAFA34 for 3 yards.
Navy’s Jacob Carlson (#11) punts 33 yards to the USAFA06. 10 plays, 41 yards, 0
