Capital Gazette Sports

12/04/2025

First-year athletic directors take charge of the Army-Navy Game. Michael Kelly of Navy Athletics and Tom Theodorakis of Army West Point Athletics set to determine future sites for "America's Game."

Navy athletic director Michael Kelly and his Army counterpart Tom Theodorakis are both in their first-years in their roles.

12/02/2025

Nose guard Landon Robinson named the American Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Senior defensive captain is the first Navy Football player to earn that honor. Meanwhile, junior Rayne Fry earned the conference Long Snapper of the Year award.

Senior nose guard and defensive captain Landon Robinson is the first Navy player ever named American Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

11/29/2025

President Donald Trump announced on Thanksgiving that he’ll be in Baltimore next month to attend the 126th Army–Navy Game at M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 13. https://bit.ly/4iulVMK

📸: Andrew Harnik/AP

11/29/2025

Drew Cronic turns down offer to become head coach at Alabama-Birmingham to remain as offensive coordinator for Navy Football. Cronic confirmed the news about UAB to the Capital Gazette on Saturday.

Navy offensive coordinator Drew Cronic was offered the head coaching job at Alabama-Birmingham and turned it down.

11/29/2025

Fullback Alex Tecza and outside linebacker Luke Pirris led the way as Navy Football sent a strong message with its second-half performance against Memphis on Thanksgiving night at the Liberty Bowl.
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/11/29/navy-football-commentary-bill-wagner/

11/26/2025

Blake Horvath's The Heisman Trophy candidacy gains legitimacy. The Navy Football quarterback was notified by the Heisman Trophy trust that he is a potential finalist for the most prestigious honor in college football.

The Heisman Trophy Trust notified Navy QB Blake Horvath via letter that he was a potential finalist for the sport’s most prestigious honor.

11/26/2025

Get set for a Thanksgiving night showdown as Navy Football takes on host Memphis at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. It is a must-win for the Midshipmen to remain in contention for the American Conference championship game.

Navy football needs to beat Memphis on Thursday to stay in the mix for spot in American Conference championship game.

11/25/2025

Defensive end Julien Moutome, a Cameroon native, has massive potential. Sophomore from St. Frances Academy in Baltimore has "the desire to get better and the work ethic to match," Navy Football defensive line coach Jerrick Hall said.
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/11/24/navy-defensive-end-julien-moutome-cameroon-immigrant/

11/21/2025

NOTEBOOK: Navy Football makes personnel changes at cornerback with sophomore Nick Bell starting against USF and plebe Cam Robinson seeing significant action. Also, inside linebacker Coleman Cauley hits like a ton of bricks!

Leading up to the South Florida game, coach Brian Newberry challenged the cornerbacks and said Navy needed improved play out of the position.

11/20/2025

NOTEBOOK: Navy Football leads the nation in offensive plays of 60 yards or more. Explosive plays have become commonplace for the Midshipmen since Drew Cronic took over as coordinator. Also, tight end Cody Howard likely lost for the season.

Navy offensive coordinator Drew Cronic has transformed the Midshipmen into one of the country’s most explosive offenses.

11/18/2025

USS Constitution serves as inspiration for the specialty uniforms Navy Football will wear in the 126th edition of the Army-Navy Game. This year's uniforms, designed by Under Armour, celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy.

The Midshipmen are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy with this year’s uniforms.

11/18/2025

Facing a must-win situation, Navy Football came through in the clutch by upsetting USF Football, 41-38, on Senior Day in Annapolis. With their backs against the wall, the Midshipmen put together their most complete effort of the season.

Facing an elimination game for the conference championship and wanting to send its seniors out the right way, Navy came through in the clutch.