Navy vs VMI - Game Photos Part 1
Photos from the Navy Football 52-7 win over VMI on Saturday, August 30, 2025, as seen through the lens of staff photographer Alison Althouse.
Navy’s Lance Gossett (#99) kicks off 63 yards to the VMI02 and a fair catch to begin the game.
VMI pass is caught by #20 (Owen Sweeney) for a 12 yard gain before he’s brought down by Navy’s Giuseppe Sessi (#16) at the VMI44.
Navy’s Alex Tecza (#46) rushes up the middle for a 7 yard gain to the Navy41.
Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) finds his target and gets ready to let loose.
Navy’s pass is complete short right to Eli Heidenreich (#22), caught at the Navy48 for 10 yards to the VMI49. VMI #6 (Joe Comello) is credited with the stop.
Navy’s Charles Robinson (#23) rushes right for a 7 yard gain to the VMI42.
Navy’s Eli Heidenreich (#22) takes the pitch and rushes left for a 15 yard gain to the VMI19.
Navy’s Michael Barrow (#26) rushes left to cover the 7 yards for the Navy touchdown. Clock 06:00.
Navy’s Nathan Kirkwood (#17) completes the drive with a successful PAT to make the score Navy 7, VMI 0. 11 plays, 70 yards, 05:45.
After an ineffective series by VMI, Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) attempts a pass to Brandon Chatman (#24), thrown to the VMI25.
Navy’s Alex Tecza (#46) rushes up the middle for a 3 yard gain to the VMI35 where he’s stopped by VMI #57 (Donovan Burnett).
Navy’s pass is complete, short right, to Eli Heidenreich (#22) for no gain when he’s taken down immediately by VMI #2 (Anthony Allen).
Navy’s Jacob Carlson (#11) punts 36 yards to the VMI04 to close out the first quarter. 6 plays, 13 yards, 03:42.
