Navy vs USF - Pregame Photos
Pregame photos from the Mids’ game vs the USF Bulls on November 15, 2025, as seen through the lens of staff photographer Alison Althouse.
Navy’s Stephen Glenn, #33, poses for photos with a pair of young Navy fans before heading in to get ready for the game.
Navy’s Bill the Goat waits for the Brigade to arrive for the pregame march on.
Navy’s JV squad arrives early enough to grab a meal before cheering on their Varsity brothers.
Coach Brian Newberry forms bonds with his players and their families.
Navy’s mascots, Bill XXXVIII and Mascot-in-training Bill XXXIX, are escorted onto the field ahead of the Brigade of Midshipmen.
Spirit Button for the day’s game.
The Navy Band leads the Brigade of Midshipmen onto the field for the march on.
The National Anthem
The fly-over features 2 F/A-18E Super Hornets from the “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34, based out of NAS Oceania, Virginia. Piloting the lead aircraft is Cmdr. Jason Pallotta, USNA Class of 2007. The wing aircraft is piloted by Lt. Mitchell “Zohan” Pendleton, Class of ‘19.
Celebrating over 80 years of distinguished service, the “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34 have been a symbol of courage, precision, and dedication. “Victory in Combat! Have Gun… Will Travel!”
The Brigade completes their hat trick, turning back to face their home sideline for the final cheer: “N A V Y! GO NAVY! FIGHT!”
Coach Newberry hugged each senior before they were honored on the field.
Seniors return from their on-field ceremony to join their brothers and lead them all onto the field for the game.
Flag bearers for the day’s game: Griffen Willis (#95) carried the American flag, Giuseppi Sessi (#16) carried the Marine Corps flag, and Braxton Woodson (#5) carried the Navy flag.
Navy takes the field.
USF takes the field.
Team captains meet for the coin toss. Navy’s captains for today’s game are (L-R) Landon Robinson #96, Blake Horvath #11, Luke Pirris #35, and Brandon Chatman #24. Navy’s AD, Michael Kelly, conducts the coin toss. Navy wins the toss and defers. USF will receive and Navy will defend the North end zone.
