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This box score provides a detailed breakdown of the college football game between the Navy Midshipmen and the Cincinnati Bearcats from January 2, 2026, hosted by ESPN. It includes comprehensive passing, rushing, receiving, fumbling, defensive, interception, kick return, punt return, kicking, and punting statistics for both teams and individual players. The game, identified as the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, was in progress during the data capture, with Navy leading Cincinnati 21-7 in the 3rd quarter. The article serves as a full statistical record of the game's performance for fans and analysts.
Navy's passing game was led by Blake Horvath (#11), who completed 8 of 11 attempts for 100 yards. He threw for an average of 9.1 yards per attempt and recorded 2 touchdowns with no interceptions. The team's total passing statistics mirror Horvath's performance, indicating he was the sole passer for Navy in this game segment.
Cincinnati's passing efforts were split between Samaj Jones (#5) and Brady Lichtenberg (#16). Jones completed 2 of 4 passes for 19 yards (4.8 AVG, 0 TD, 0 INT), while Lichtenberg also completed 2 of 4 passes for 6 yards (1.5 AVG, 0 TD, 0 INT). Collectively, Cincinnati completed 4 of 8 attempts for 25 yards, averaging 3.1 yards per attempt, with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Navy showcased a robust rushing attack with multiple contributors. Alex Tecza (#46) led with 8 carries for 60 yards, averaging 7.5 yards per rush, with a long of 34 yards. Blake Horvath (#11) had 10 carries for 35 yards, scoring 1 touchdown with a long of 12 yards. Eli Heidenreich (#22) added 4 carries for 30 yards (7.5 AVG, long 14). Other rushers included Brandon Chatman (#24) with 1 carry for 7 yards, Charles Robinson (#4) with 1 carry for 3 yards, and Braxton Woodson (#5) with 1 carry for 0 yards. The team totaled 25 carries for 135 rushing yards, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt and scoring 1 rushing touchdown, with the longest rush being 34 yards.
Cincinnati's rushing game featured Samaj Jones (#5) as the primary ball-carrier, with 13 attempts for 49 yards, averaging 3.8 yards per carry, and scoring 1 touchdown with a long of 14 yards. Manny Covey (#29) contributed 6 carries for 22 yards (3.7 AVG, long 11), while Zion Johnson (#13) had 6 carries for 19 yards (3.2 AVG, long 6). Brady Lichtenberg (#16) added 1 carry for 3 yards. The team's collective rushing stats accounted for 26 carries, 93 yards, an average of 3.6 yards per rush, and 1 touchdown, with a long run of 14 yards.
Navy's receiving statistics were highlighted by Eli Heidenreich (#22) who caught 4 passes for 56 yards, including a 26-yard long reception and 1 touchdown. Luke Hutchison (#89) made a significant play with 1 reception for 30 yards, also resulting in 1 touchdown. Charles Robinson (#4) had 1 reception for 11 yards. Alex Tecza (#46) and Brandon Chatman (#24) each had 1 reception for 2 and 1 yard, respectively. In total, Navy receivers made 8 catches for 100 yards, averaging 12.5 yards per reception, and secured 2 receiving touchdowns, with the longest catch being 30 yards.
Cincinnati's receiving production came from Manny Covey (#29) and Cyrus Allen (#4). Covey led with 3 receptions for 20 yards, averaging 6.7 yards per catch, with a long of 18 yards. Allen contributed 1 reception for 5 yards. The team accumulated 4 receptions for 25 yards, averaging 6.3 yards per reception, with no receiving touchdowns and a long reception of 18 yards.
Navy recorded one fumble by Blake Horvath (#11), but it was not lost or recovered by the opposing team. The team's overall fumbling statistics show 1 fumble, 0 lost, and 0 recovered.
Cincinnati had one fumble attributed to Samaj Jones (#5), which was not lost or recovered by Navy. The team's overall fumbling statistics indicate 1 fumble, 0 lost, and 0 recovered.
Navy's defense displayed a strong tackling performance. Coleman Cauley (#58) recorded 6 total tackles (4 solo), Landon Robinson (#96) had 5 total tackles (5 solo), and Julien Moutome (#90) made 4 total tackles (3 solo) including 3 tackles for loss. Other notable defenders included Adam Klenk (#49) and Giuseppe Sessi (#16) each with 3 total tackles (3 solo). MarcAnthony Parker (#56) and Marcus Bleazard (#53) each had 2 total tackles. Luke Pirris (#35), Jaxson Campbell (#14), Phillip Hamilton (#18), and Cam Robinson (#42) each contributed 1 total tackle. In total, Navy's defense amassed 29 total tackles, 25 solo tackles, 0 sacks, 3 tackles for loss, and 0 passes defended or defensive touchdowns.
Cincinnati's defense was active with several players making tackles. Antwan Peek Jr. (#46) led with 7 total tackles (5 solo). Jonathan Thompson (#22) had 5 total tackles (5 solo). Jack Dingle (#49) recorded 3 total tackles (2 solo). Daniel James (#25), Montay Weedon (#44), Jaylon White-McClain (#16), Simeon Coleman (#31), Marqavious Saboor (#18), and Jamari Johnson (#15) each had 2 total tackles. Daniel James also had 1 pass defended. Jalen Hunt (#90), Marquaze Parker (#98), Patrick Williams (#13), and CJ Jones (#19) each contributed 1 total tackle. Brian Simms III (#17) had 1 total tackle. The team's defensive totals were 32 total tackles, 24 solo tackles, 0 sacks, 0 tackles for loss, 1 pass defended, and 0 defensive touchdowns.
Navy's defense did not record any interceptions during this game segment. The total interception statistics for Navy were 0 interceptions, 0 interception yards, and 0 interception touchdowns.
Cincinnati's defense did not record any interceptions during this game segment. The total interception statistics for Cincinnati were 0 interceptions, 0 interception yards, and 0 interception touchdowns.
Navy's kick return game saw Isaiah Bryant (#25) return 1 kick for 9 yards, averaging 9.0 yards per return, with a long return of 9 yards and no touchdowns. The team's total kick return statistics were 1 return for 9 yards, averaging 9.0 yards, with a long of 9 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Cincinnati's special teams did not record any kick returns in this game segment. The total kick return statistics for Cincinnati were 0 returns, 0 yards, 0.0 average, 0 long return, and 0 touchdowns.
Navy's special teams did not record any punt returns in this game segment. The total punt return statistics for Navy were 0 returns, 0 yards, 0.0 average, 0 long return, and 0 touchdowns.
Cincinnati's punt return game featured Manny Covey (#29) who had 2 returns for 31 yards, averaging 15.5 yards per return, with a long of 22 yards and no touchdowns. The team's total punt return statistics were 2 returns for 31 yards, averaging 15.5 yards, with a long of 22 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Navy's kicking duties were handled by Nathan Kirkwood (#17). He did not attempt any field goals (0/0) but successfully converted all 3 of his extra point attempts (3/3), contributing 3 total points for Navy. The team's kicking totals reflect this performance: 0/0 FG, 0.0% PCT, 0 long FG, 3/3 XP, and 3 total points.
Cincinnati's kicking specialist was Stephen Rusnak (#99). He did not attempt any field goals (0/0) but made his single extra point attempt (1/1), contributing 1 total point for Cincinnati. The team's kicking totals were 0/0 FG, 0.0% PCT, 0 long FG, 1/1 XP, and 1 total point.
Navy's punting was handled by Jacob Carlson (#11). He punted 3 times for a total of 125 yards, averaging 41.7 yards per punt. He had 0 touchbacks and placed 1 punt inside the 20-yard line, with his longest punt being 45 yards. The team's punting totals align with Carlson's stats.
Cincinnati's punting duties were performed by Max Fletcher (#31). He punted 4 times for a total of 162 yards, averaging 40.5 yards per punt. He recorded 1 touchback and had 0 punts placed inside the 20-yard line, with his longest punt measuring 49 yards. The team's punting totals match Fletcher's individual performance.