Air Force (1-3) and Navy (4-0) go to battle in Week 6’s service academy showdown at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, kicking off the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series.
Navy enters undefeated and in rhythm, powered by the nation’s top rushing offense (352.3 yards per game) and a defense that ranks among the top 30 nationally in yards and points allowed.
Quarterback Blake Horvath has thrown for 500 yards and three touchdowns while adding 355 yards and four scores on the ground, forming a dynamic 1–2 punch with running back Alex Tecza, who leads the team with 376 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Wideout Eli Heidenreich remains the top aerial threat with 12 catches for 170 yards and a touchdown.
The Midshipmen’s ground-heavy offense — 1,409 rushing yards to just 526 passing — has been the cornerstone of their success, controlling games with an average time of possession of 34:10 and converting an FBS-best 61.7% of third downs.
Air Force, meanwhile, will look to regroup after a 44–35 loss to Hawaii. Quarterback Liam Szarka has been the focal point of the Falcons’ attack, throwing for 640 yards and five touchdowns while rushing for 297 yards and four more. But the Falcons’ defense has been a glaring weakness — ranking near the bottom of the FBS in total defense (466.5 yards per game) and scoring defense (38.8 points per game).
For Air Force to stay competitive, Szarka and running back Kade Frew will need to keep the offense efficient while the defense finds answers against Navy’s relentless triple-option rushing scheme. The Falcons’ third-down defense, ranked 134th nationally, will be severely tested against the Midshipmen’s precision and physicality on the ground.
Prediction
Given Navy’s consistency, strength in the trenches, and Air Force’s defensive woes, expect a Navy win.
If the Falcons can create a couple turnovers or force stalled drives, they might stay close early — but overall, the Midshipmen look poised to control tempo and win.
Projected Score: Navy 34, Air Force 17
How to Watch Air Force vs. Navy
Kickoff for today’s game between Air Force and Navy is set for 12:00 PM Eastern at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
The game airs live on CBS. So you can tune in for free on your local CBS affiliate via antenna. CBS is also available at no additional cost through most cable, satellite, and live streaming packages.
Today’s game also streams on the CBS and CBS Sports apps and websites, as well as Paramount+.
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Air Force Falcons vs. Navy Midshipmen
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
TV: CBS
Streaming: CBS and CBS Sports apps and websites, Paramount+
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