Wild Card: Navy vs Cincinnati

Wild Card: Navy vs Cincinnati
🏆 AutoZone Liberty Bowl Final
January 2, 2026
Navy
11-2
35
VS
35 : 13
VS
Cincinnati
7-6
13
Score by Quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Navy
7771435
Cincinnati
070613

Scoring Plays

Q1
3:19
Blake Horvath 2 Yd Run (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
7 – 0
Q2
9:47
Samaj Jones 6 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
7 – 7
Q2
0:40
Luke Hutchison 30 Yd pass from Blake Horvath (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
Passing Touchdown
14 – 7
Q3
10:15
Eli Heidenreich 13 Yd pass from Blake Horvath (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
Passing Touchdown
21 – 7
Q4
10:00
Alex Tecza 3 Yd Run (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
28 – 7
Q4
6:52
Cyrus Allen 4 Yd pass from Brady Lichtenberg (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Passing Touchdown
28 – 13
Q4
2:54
Coleman Cauley 5 Yd Interception Return (Nathan Kirkwood Kick)
Interception Return Touchdown
35 – 13

Game Leaders

Navy
Cincinnati
B. HorvathB. Horvath QB#11 · 9/15, 108 YDS, 2 TD
108
Passing Yards
B. LichtenbergB. Lichtenberg QB#16 · 10/15, 78 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
78
A. TeczaA. Tecza RB#46 · 16 CAR, 80 YDS, 1 TD
80
Rushing Yards
M. CoveyM. Covey RB#28 · 11 CAR, 78 YDS
78
E. HeidenreichE. Heidenreich RB#22 · 5 REC, 64 YDS, 1 TD
64
Receiving Yards
M. CoveyM. Covey RB#28 · 5 REC, 28 YDS
28
K. McShanK. McShan LB1
1
Sacks
—
C. CauleyC. Cauley LB#58 · 10
10
Tackles
A. Peek Jr.A. Peek Jr. DB#3 · 11
11

Player Box Score

Navy
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Blake HorvathBlake Horvath#11
9/151087.22036.5
Cincinnati
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Brady LichtenbergBrady Lichtenberg#16
10/15785.21120.6
Samaj JonesSamaj Jones#5
2/5193.80019.7
Navy
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Alex TeczaAlex Tecza#46
16805.0134
Eli HeidenreichEli Heidenreich#22
10626.2014
Blake HorvathBlake Horvath#11
16533.3112
Brandon ChatmanBrandon Chatman#24
2168.009
Jackson GutierrezJackson Gutierrez#8
2168.0012
Shane ReynoldsShane Reynolds#37
166.006
Michael BarrowMichael Barrow#26
252.503
Charles RobinsonCharles Robinson#4
133.003
Braxton WoodsonBraxton Woodson#5
100.000
Cincinnati
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Manny CoveyManny Covey#29
11787.1036
Samaj JonesSamaj Jones#5
15573.8114
Zion JohnsonZion Johnson#13
8232.906
Jakorion CaffeyJakorion Caffey#20
111.001
Brady LichtenbergBrady Lichtenberg#16
2-1-0.503
Cyrus AllenCyrus Allen#4
1-16-16.000
Navy
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Eli HeidenreichEli Heidenreich#22
56412.8126
Luke HutchisonLuke Hutchison#89
13030.0130
Charles RobinsonCharles Robinson#4
11111.0011
Alex TeczaAlex Tecza#46
122.002
Brandon ChatmanBrandon Chatman#24
111.001
Cincinnati
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Manny CoveyManny Covey#29
5285.6018
Patrick GurdPatrick Gurd#21
12323.0023
Isaiah JohnsonIsaiah Johnson
22110.5015
Gavin GroverGavin Grover#87
11111.0011
Cyrus AllenCyrus Allen#4
294.515
Noah JenningsNoah Jennings#8
155.005
Navy
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Coleman CauleyColeman Cauley#58
10700011
Landon RobinsonLandon Robinson#96
6600000
Giuseppe SessiGiuseppe Sessi#16
5500000
Julien MoutomeJulien Moutome#90
5403000
MarcAnthony ParkerMarcAnthony Parker#56
4200010
Adam KlenkAdam Klenk#49
3300000
Phillip HamiltonPhillip Hamilton#18
3300000
Cam RobinsonCam Robinson#42
3300000
Luke PirrisLuke Pirris#35
3200000
Kenneth McShanKenneth McShan
2211000
Marcus BleazardMarcus Bleazard#53
2100000
Jaxson CampbellJaxson Campbell#14
1100000
Cincinnati
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Antwan Peek Jr.Antwan Peek Jr.#46
11600000
Jonathan ThompsonJonathan Thompson#22
8701000
Simeon ColemanSimeon Coleman#31
6500000
Jack DingleJack Dingle#49
6300000
Cincear LewisCincear Lewis#39
4200000
Daniel JamesDaniel James#25
3300100
Montay WeedonMontay Weedon#44
3300000
CJ JonesCJ Jones#19
3300000
Jaylon White-McClainJaylon White-McClain#16
3100000
Jalen HuntJalen Hunt#90
2200000
Marquaze ParkerMarquaze Parker#98
2200000
Marqavious SaboorMarqavious Saboor#18
2100000
Jamari JohnsonJamari Johnson#15
2100000
Brian Simms IIIBrian Simms III#17
2000000
Matthew McDoomMatthew McDoom
1100000
Keilan SmithKeilan Smith#94
1100000
Patrick WilliamsPatrick Williams#13
1100000
CJ CriteCJ Crite#20
1100000
Navy
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Blake HorvathBlake Horvath#11
210
Jaxson CampbellJaxson Campbell#14
001
Cincinnati
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Cyrus AllenCyrus Allen#4
110
Samaj JonesSamaj Jones#5
100
Jonathan ThompsonJonathan Thompson#22
001
Navy
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Nathan KirkwoodNathan Kirkwood#17
0/00.005/55
Cincinnati
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Stephen RusnakStephen Rusnak#99
0/00.001/11
Navy
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Jacob CarlsonJacob Carlson#11
522144.20253
Cincinnati
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Max FletcherMax Fletcher#31
625943.21153
Navy
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Isaiah BryantIsaiah Bryant#25
199.090
Cincinnati
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Manny CoveyManny Covey#29
35317.7220
Navy
PlayerINTYDSTD
Coleman CauleyColeman Cauley#58
151

Drive Summary

CIN
Punt
3 plays · -1 yds · CIN 25
-1
NAVY
Punt
3 plays · 6 yds · NAVY 30
6
CIN
Punt
3 plays · 0 yds · CIN 32
0
NAVY
Punt
3 plays · 5 yds · NAVY 42
5
CIN
Punt
3 plays · 8 yds · CIN 14
8
NAVY
Touchdown
7 plays · 63 yds · NAVY 37
63
CIN
Touchdown
17 plays · 75 yds · CIN 25
75
NAVY
Punt
4 plays · 21 yds · NAVY 25
21
CIN
Punt
6 plays · 20 yds · CIN 31
20
NAVY
Touchdown
11 plays · 80 yds · NAVY 20
80
CIN
End of Half
2 plays · 1 yds · CIN 25
1
NAVY
Touchdown
8 plays · 75 yds · NAVY 25
75
CIN
Fumble
3 plays · 23 yds · CIN 25
23
NAVY
Fumble
1 plays · 14 yds · CIN 48
14
CIN
Punt
5 plays · 2 yds · CIN 34
2
NAVY
Punt
3 plays · 6 yds · NAVY 11
6
CIN
Downs
4 plays · 5 yds · NAVY 48
5
NAVY
Touchdown
14 plays · 56 yds · NAVY 44
56
CIN
Touchdown
8 plays · 75 yds · CIN 25
75
NAVY
Punt
8 plays · 30 yds · NAVY 25
30
CIN
Interception Touchdown
1 plays · 0 yds · CIN 2
0
CIN
Punt
3 plays · 2 yds · CIN 25
2
NAVY
End of Half
4 plays · 13 yds · NAVY 29
13

Division Standings

FBS — American Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Army000.00000———
Charlotte000.00000———
East Carolina000.00000———
Florida Atlantic000.00000———
Memphis000.00000———
Navy1001.00035130-01-0W1
North Texas000.00000———
Rice0100.00010410-00-1L1
South Florida000.00000———
Temple000.00000———
Tulane000.00000———
Tulsa000.00000———
UAB000.00000———
UTSA000.00000———

FBS — Big 12 Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Arizona State000.00000———
Arizona0100.00019240-00-1L1
BYU000.00000———
Baylor000.00000———
Cincinnati0100.00013350-10-0L1
Colorado000.00000———
Houston000.00000———
Iowa State000.00000———
Kansas000.00000———
Kansas State000.00000———
Oklahoma State000.00000———
TCU000.00000———
Texas Tech0100.0000230-10-0L1
UCF000.00000———
Utah000.00000———
West Virginia000.00000———

Game Information

EventAutoZone Liberty Bowl
StagePostseason Week 1
Season2025
KickoffFri, Jan 2, 4:30 pm
VenueSimmons Bank Liberty Stadium
LocationMemphis, TN
SurfaceArtificial Turf
SiteNeutral Site
BroadcastESPN, ERADM
Attendance21,908

About the Game

The Navy vs Cincinnati game is final on January 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN. The final score is Navy 35, Cincinnati 13. The matchup is part of the 2025 college football post season.

The pregame records were 11-2 for Navy and 7-6 for Cincinnati. The game was broadcast on ESPN. Live scoring, key plays and team statistics are covered here from kickoff through the final result.

Keep up with Navy vs Cincinnati from the scheduled kickoff through the final result. College Football scores and schedule page covers the rest of the league schedule and recent results.

Navy
13th in American
VS
Cincinnati
2nd in Big 12

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#11
Jacob Carlson
Jacob CarlsonP5' 10"190 lbs
#8
Jackson Gutierrez
Jackson GutierrezQB6' 0"207 lbs
#5
Braxton Woodson
Braxton WoodsonQB6' 3"215 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#26
Michael Barrow
Michael BarrowWR5' 7"190 lbs
#25
Isaiah Bryant
Isaiah BryantWR5' 9"165 lbs
#89
Luke Hutchison
Luke HutchisonWR6' 0"190 lbs
#23
Charles Robinson
Charles RobinsonWR6' 0"191 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#53
Marcus Bleazard
Marcus BleazardLB6' 0"224 lbs
#58
Coleman Cauley
Coleman CauleyLB6' 1"227 lbs
#56
MarcAnthony Parker
MarcAnthony ParkerLB6' 0"218 lbs

Defensive Backs

#6
Phillip Hamilton
Phillip HamiltonCB5' 10"175 lbs
#13
Cam Robinson
Cam RobinsonCB6' 0"187 lbs
#16
Giuseppe Sessi
Giuseppe SessiS5' 11"204 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#31
Max Fletcher
Max FletcherP6' 6"190 lbs
#5
Samaj Jones
Samaj JonesQB5' 11"217 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#87
Gavin Grover
Gavin GroverTE6' 6"255 lbs
Isaiah Johnson
Isaiah JohnsonWR5' 11"184 lbs
#13
Zion Johnson
Zion JohnsonRB5' 8"192 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#31
Simeon Coleman
Simeon ColemanLB5' 11"225 lbs
#15
Jamari Johnson
Jamari JohnsonLB5' 10"175 lbs
#4
Marquaze Parker
Marquaze ParkerDL6' 3"270 lbs
#3
Antwan Peek Jr.
Antwan Peek Jr.LB6' 1"223 lbs
#5
Marqavious Saboor
Marqavious SaboorLB5' 11"190 lbs
#22
Jonathan Thompson
Jonathan ThompsonLB6' 2"228 lbs
#44
Montay Weedon
Montay WeedonLB6' 0"217 lbs

Defensive Backs

#20
CJ Crite
CJ CriteS6' 1"207 lbs
#25
Daniel James
Daniel JamesCB5' 10"183 lbs
#19
CJ Jones
CJ JonesS5' 9"195 lbs
#13
Patrick Williams
Patrick WilliamsCB5' 10"175 lbs

Other

#99
Stephen Rusnak
Stephen RusnakPK6' 0"185 lbs
#17
Brian Simms III
Brian Simms IIIEDGE6' 3"240 lbs
#16
Jaylon White-McClain
Jaylon White-McClainEDGE6' 4"265 lbs
Navy
13th in American
VS
Cincinnati
2nd in Big 12

Passing

41.4
Completion Percentage
84.8
12
Completions
39
3.40
Interception Percentage
0.00
1
Interceptions
0
64
Longest Pass
56
168
Net Passing Yards
357
84.0
Net Passing Yards Per Game
178.5
29
Passing Attempts
46
6.90
Passing Touchdown %
6.50
2
Passing Touchdowns
3
106.1
Passer Rating
171.8
2
Total Sacks
1
7
Sack Yards Lost
4
5.8
Yards Per Pass Attempt
7.8
168
Passing Yards
357
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
2
Team Games Played
2
460.0
Yards Per Game
514.5
36.0
Total Points Per Game
48.0
72
Total Points
96
10
Total Touchdowns
13
84.0
Passing Yards Per Game
178.5
12-29
Comp-Att
39-46
2-7
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-4

Rushing

109
Rushing Attempts
95
752
Rushing Yards
672
6.9
Yards Per Rush Attempt
7.1
49
Long Rushing
40
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
8
Rushing Touchdowns
10
376.0
Rushing Yards Per Game
336.0
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
38
Rushing 1st downs
30
2
Team Games Played
2
920
Total Yards
1,029
140
Total Offensive Plays
142
36.0
Total Points Per Game
48.0
72
Total Points
96
10
Total Touchdowns
13

Receiving

12
Receptions
39
0
Receiving Targets
0
168
Receiving Yards
357
168
Receiving Yards
357
2
Receiving Touchdowns
3
64
Long Reception
56
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
84.0
Receiving Yards Per Game
178.5
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
58
Receiving Yards After Catch
211
6
Receiving First Downs
16
2
Team Games Played
2
14.0
Yards Per Reception
9.2
36.0
Total Points Per Game
48.0
72
Total Points
96
10
Total Touchdowns
13

Miscellaneous

48
Total 1st downs
49
38
Rushing 1st downs
30
7
Passing 1st downs
16
3
1st downs by penalty
3
10
Third Down Conversions
13
23
Third Down Attempts
23
43.48
3rd down %
56.52
5
Fourth Down Conversions
2
6
First Downs Attempts
3
83.33
4th down %
66.67
15
Total Penalties
18
125
Total Penalty Yards
174
2008
Possession Time Seconds
1838
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
1
Total Takeaways
2
2
Total Giveaways
0
-1
Turnover Ratio
2
10-23
3rd down efficiency
13-23
5-6
4th down efficiency
2-3
15-125
Total-Yards
18-174

Defense

59
Solo Tackles
64
66
Assist Tackles
70
125
Total Tackles
134
6
Sacks
4
51
Sack Yards
24
17
Stuffs
15
0
Passes Defended
0
0.0
Average Interception Yards
0.0
0
Long Interception
0
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
0
Kicks Blocked
0
13
Tackles For Loss
9
2
Team Games Played
2

Defensive Interceptions

0
Interceptions
2
0
Interception Yards
0
0
Interception Touchdowns
0
0-0
INT: Total
2-0

General

2
Fumbles
3
0
Forced Fumbles
2
0
Fumbles Recovered
0
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
2
Games Played
2
2-1
Fumbles-Lost
3-0

Returning

3
Kick Returns
2
81
Kick Return Yards
42
27.0
Yards Per Kick Return
21.0
37
Long Kick Return
24
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
1
Punt Returns
5
3
Punt Return Yards
34
3.0
Yards Per Punt Return
6.8
3
Long Punt Return
12
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
2
Team Games Played
2
1-3
Punt: Total
5-34

Kicking

0
Field Goal Made
2
1
Field Goal Attempts
2
0.0
Field Goal Percentage
100.0
0
Long Field Goal Made
54
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
1
0
Field Goal Attempts 50+
1
8
Extra Points Made
12
8
Extra Point Attempts
13
100.0
Extra Point Percentage
92.3
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
0
Field Goals Made 20-29
0
0
Field Goals Made 30-39
0
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
1
0
Field Goals Made 50+
1
8
Total Kicking Points
18
2
Team Games Played
2
40
Touchback Percentage
65
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
0-1
FG: Good-Attempts
2-2

Punting

6
Punts
5
265
Punt Yards
262
52
Long Punt
70
44.2
Gross Average Punt Yards
52.4
44.2
Net Average Punt Yards
52.4
0
Punts Blocked
0
1
Punts Inside 20
2
1
Touchbacks
0
0
Fair Catches
2
3
Punt Returns
2
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
2
Team Games Played
2
6-265
Punt: Total Yards
5-262

Scoring

8
Rushing Touchdowns
10
2
Receiving Touchdowns
3
0
Return Touchdowns
0
10
Total Touchdowns
13
0
Field Goals
2
8
Kick Extra Points
12
1
Total Two Point Conversions
0
72
Total Points
96
36.0
Total Points Per Game
48.0