Navy vs Rice Pregame Photos
Pregame photos from the Mids’ game vs Rice on September 27, 2025, as seen through the lens of staff photographer Alison Althouse.
Navy’s Mascots, Bill the Goat XXXVIII (R) and Bill the Goat XXXIX (L), stand with their handlers from Team Bill before taking the field for the game.
Rice heads to the locker room to prepare for the game.
The Naval Academy band leads the Brigade onto the field for the March On.
The Brigade of Midshipmen follow the band onto the field for the March On.
The Spirit Button for the Navy/Rice game.
The National Anthem
The flyover was performed by two CMV-22B Ospreys from the “Mighty Bison” of VRM-40 based out of Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, VA.
The Brigade performs the “Hat Trick” to the visiting Rice Owls’ fans.
The jumper from Fastrax braves the weather to land on the field ahead of the teams taking the field.
Navy’s gameday captains enter the field for the coin toss. Today’s captains are #46 Alex Tecza, #14 Jaxson Campbell, #11 Blake Horvath, and #96 Landon Robinson.
Carrying the Marine Corps flag is Navy Senior Eli Heidenreich, #22, SB from Pittsburgh PA.
Carrying the Navy flag is Navy Senior Brady Wine, #45, S from Excelsior MN.
Carrying the American flag is Navy Senior Kenneth McShan, #0, OLB from Birmingham AL.
Navy takes the field!
