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Navy Midshipmen Face Tulsa in Anticipated Showdown

9/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Navy Midshipmen (2-0) will play against Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-1) on September 13, 2025, at Skelly Field, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Navy recently won against UAB 38-24, while Tulsa lost 21-14 to New Mexico State.
Navy's quarterback Blake Horvath has 234 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 72 rushing yards this season.
Tulsa's quarterback Kirk Francis has 318 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Navy is favored by 14 points, with an over/under of 51.5 points, and the game will air on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

In 1960, the Navy Midshipmen football team, led by quarterback Roger Staubach, won the Cotton Bowl Classic with a 28-6 victory over the University of Texas, marking a significant achievement in college football. This historic win laid the foundation for Navy's ongoing rivalry with teams like Tulsa, as both strive for success in the American Athletic Conference, highlighting the sport's cultural importance in the U.S.

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Story summary

Navy Midshipmen (2-0) will play against Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-1) on September 13, 2025, at Skelly Field, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Navy recently won against UAB 38-24, while Tulsa lost 21-14 to New Mexico State.
Navy's quarterback Blake Horvath has 234 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 72 rushing yards this season.
Tulsa's quarterback Kirk Francis has 318 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Navy is favored by 14 points, with an over/under of 51.5 points, and the game will air on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET.

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