2023 Navy Midshipmen football team

The 2023 Navy Midshipmen football team represents the United States Naval Academy in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Midshipmen play their home games at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, and compete in the American Athletic Conference (The American). They are led by first-year head coach Brian Newberry.

2023 Navy Midshipmen football
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
Record3–4 (2–2 AAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorGrant Chesnut (1st season)
Offensive schemeTriple option
Defensive coordinatorP. J. Volker (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
(capacity: 34,000)
2023 American Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 22 Tulane  3 0   6 1  
SMU  3 0   5 2  
UTSA  3 0   4 3  
Memphis  2 1   5 2  
Rice  2 1   4 3  
Florida Atlantic  2 1   3 4  
South Florida  2 2   4 4  
Navy  2 2   3 4  
North Texas  1 2   3 4  
Tulsa  1 2   3 4  
Charlotte  1 2   2 5  
UAB  1 3   2 6  
East Carolina  0 3   1 6  
Temple  0 4   2 6  
Championship: December 2, 2023
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
As of October 27, 2023
Rankings from AP Poll

Offseason

Coaching changes

With Newberry taking over as head coach, there were several other coaching changes. On December 20, 2022, the Midshipmen promoted linebackers coach P. J. Volker to defensive coordinator while remaining linebackers coach.[1] On January 5, 2023, the school hired Grant Chesnut to be the offensive coordinator. He held the same position at Kennesaw State for eight years.[2] On January 9,Eric Lewis was named the school's safeties coach and defensive pass game coordinator; Brenten Wimberly was also named a defensive assistant.[3]

Schedule

Navy and the American Athletic Conference (AAC) announced the 2023 football schedule on February 21, 2023.[4]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 262:30 p.m.vs. No. 13 Notre Dame*NBCL 3–4249,000
September 93:30 p.m.Wagner*CBSSNW 24–029,798
September 147:30 p.m.at MemphisESPNL 24–2825,551
September 303:30 p.m.South Florida
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
CBSSNL 30–4429,789
October 73:30 p.m.North Texas
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
CBSSNW 27–2428,648
October 142:00 p.m.at CharlotteESPN+W 14–015,659
October 2112:00 p.m.No. 22 Air Force*
CBSL 6–1738,803[lower-alpha 1]
November 42:00 p.m.at TempleESPN+
November 113:30 p.m.UAB
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
CBSSN
November 1812:00 p.m.East Carolina
  • Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
  • Annapolis, MD
ESPN Networks
November 25at SMU
December 93:00 p.m.vs. Army*
CBS
  1. 38,803 is the highest all-time attendance record at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, breaking the previous record of 38,792 set on October 7, 2017 vs Air Force.[5]

Game summaries

vs Notre Dame (Emerald Isle Classic), (rivalry)

Navy Midshipmen (0-0) vs No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Midshipmen 0 0 033
No. 13 Fighting Irish 14 7 7735

at Aviva StadiumDublin, Ireland

  • Date: August 26th
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 59 °F (15 °C) • Weather: Rainy/Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 49,000
  • Referee: Luke Richman
  • TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Jason Garrett (color commentator), Zora Stephenson (sideline reporter), and Terry McAulay (rules analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:26) ND – Audric Estimé 1-yard rush, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 6:28; Notre Dame 7-0)
  • (1:03) ND – Jadarian Price 19-yard rush, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:27; Notre Dame 14-0)
Second quarter
  • (10:00) ND – Jaden Greathouse 35-yard pass from Sam Hartman, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 4 plays, 78 yards, 1:52; Notre Dame 21-0)
  • (0:13) ND – Jayden Thomas 29-yard pass from Sam Hartman, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 1:42; Notre Dame 28-0)
Third quarter
  • (9:36) ND – Jaden Greathouse 20-yard pass from Sam Hartman, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:48; Notre Dame 35-0)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:54) ND – Deion Colzie 25-yard pass from Sam Hartman, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:43; Notre Dame 42-0)
  • (3:33) Navy – Evan Warren 31-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 62 yards, 8:21; Notre Dame 42-3)
Statistics Navy No. 13 Notre Dame
First downs1227
Plays–yards55–16957–444
Rushes–yards
Passing yards43253
Passing: comp–att–int3–7–019–23–0
Time of possession44:3532:31
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Navy PassingTai Lavatai3/6, 43 yards
RushingAlex Tecza8 carries, 38 yards
ReceivingBrandon Chatman2 receptions, 41 yards
No. 13 Notre Dame PassingSam Hartman19/23, 251 yards, 4 TD
RushingAudric Estimé16 carries, 95 yards, TD
ReceivingJaden Greathouse3 receptions, 68 yards, 2 TD

vs Wagner (FCS)

Wagner Seahawks (FCS) (0-1) vs Navy Midshipmen (0-1) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Seahawks (FCS) 0 0 000
Midshipmen 7 10 0724

at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial StadiumAnnapolis, Maryland

  • Date: September 9th
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: E 10 miles per hour (16 km/h) • Weather: Rainy/Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 29,798
  • Referee: Darryl DeBerry
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Chick Hernandez (play-by-play), Randy Cross (analyst) & Sheehan Stanwick Burch (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:46) NAVY – Daba Fofana 3-yard rush, Evan Warren kick (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:33; Navy 7-0)
Second quarter
  • (2:20) NAVY – Evan Warren 27-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 6:06; Navy 10-0)
  • (0:08) NAVY – Camari Williams 8-yard pass from Tai Lavatai, Evan Warren kick (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 0:40; Navy 17-0)
Third quarter
  • No scoring this quarter
Fourth quarter
  • (10:44) NAVY – Eli Heidenreich 46-yard, Evan Warren kick (Drive: 2 plays, 53 yards, 0:43; Navy 24-0)
Statistics Wagner (FCS) Navy
First downs1218
Plays–yards67–22762–408
Rushes–yards32–8444–245
Passing yards143163
Passing: comp–att–int18–35–111–18–0
Time of possession29:1826:23
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Wagner (FCS) PassingDamien Mazil11/23, 100 yards, INT
RushingZachary Palmer-Smith13 carries, 52 yards
ReceivingMark Didio Jr.8 receptions, 57 yards
Navy PassingTai Lavatai8/13, 161 yards, TD
RushingEli Heidenreich4 carries, 66 yards, TD
ReceivingAnton Hall Jr.1 reception, 45 yards

at Memphis

Navy Midshipmen (1-1) vs Memphis Tigers (2-0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Midshipmen 14 0 7324
Tigers 7 7 7728

at Simmons Bank Liberty StadiumMemphis, Tennessee

  • Date: September 14th
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Wind: at W 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 25,551
  • Referee: Kevin Randell
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Dan Mullen (analyst) & Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (5:15) MEM – Blake Warson 7-yard run, Seth Morgan kick (Drive: 13 plays, 90 yards, 5:23; Memphis 7-0)
  • (5:03) NAVY – Alex Tecza 75-yard run, Evan Warren kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:12; Tied 7-7)
  • (1:14) NAVY – Regis Velez 16-yard pass from Tai Lavatai, Evan Warren kick (Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:50; Navy 14-7)
Second quarter
  • (0:23) MEM – Rock Taylor 7-yard pass from Seth Henigan, Seth Morgan kick (Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 0:56; Tied 14-14)
Third quarter
  • (12:24) MEM – Seth Henigan 1-yard run, Seth Morgan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 2:36; Memphis 21-14)
  • (9:08) NAVY – Anton Hall 2-yard run, Evan Warren kick (Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 3:12; Tied 21-21)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:22) MEM – Seth Henigan 3-yard run, Seth Morgan kick (Drive: 3 plays, 78 yards, 0:58; Memphis 28-21)
  • (3:09) NAVY – Nathan Kirkwood 36-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 3:38; Memphis 28-24)
Statistics Navy Memphis
First downs1919
Plays–yards70–43266–408
Rushes–yards50–29931–190
Passing yards133218
Passing: comp–att–int10–20–023–35–1
Time of possession32:4927:11
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Navy PassingTai Lavatai10–19–0, 133 yards, TD
RushingAlex Tecza15 carries, 163 yards, TD
ReceivingBrandon Chatman1 reception, 58 yards
Memphis PassingSeth Henigan23–35–1, 218 yards, TD, INT
RushingBlake Watson10 carries, 169 yards, TD
ReceivingBlake Watson6 receptions, 68 yards

vs South Florida

South Florida Bulls (2-2) vs Navy Midshipmen (1-2) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bulls 7 16 71444
Midshipmen 14 6 3730

at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium • Annapolis, Maryland

  • Date: September 30th
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: NE at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 29,789
  • Referee: Scott Hardin
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Jordan Kent (play-by-play), Randy Cross (analyst) & Sheehan Stanwick Burch (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:52) NAVY – Tai Lavatai 1-yard run, Nathan Kirkwood kick (Drive: 4 plays, 18 yards, 1:20; Navy 7-0)
  • (8:55) NAVY – Tai Lavatai 4-yard run, Nathan Kirkwood kick (Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 1:50; Navy 14-0)
  • (5:40) USF – Sean Atkins 1-yard pass from Byrum Brown, John Cannon kick (Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:14; Navy 14-7)
Second quarter
  • (12:09) USF – Nay'Quan Wright 10-yard run, John Cannon kick (Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:10; Tied 14-14)
  • (8:20) USF – Sean Atkins 88-yard pass from Byrum Brown, John Cannon kick (Drive: 2 plays, 88 yards, 0:39; USF 21-14)
  • (1:57) NAVY – Anton Hall 2-yard pass from Blake Horvath, PAT blocked (Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 2:06; USF 21-20)
  • (1:57) USF – Jhalyn Suler 69-yard PAT return (USF 23-20)
Third quarter
  • (10:34) NAVY – Nathan Kirkwood 44-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, 2:54; Tied 23-23)
  • (4:22) USF – Michael Stephens-Brown 15-yard pass from Byrum Brown, John Cannon kick (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:52; USF 30-23)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:50) USF – Tramel Logan 70-yard fumble recovery, John Cannon kick (USF 37-23)
  • (7:45) USF – Michel Dukes 11-yard run, John Cannon kick (Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:13; USF 44-23)
  • (7:28) NAVY – Eli Heidenreich 68-yard pass from Blake Horvath, Nathan Kirkwood kick (Drive: 1 play, 68 yards, 0:17; USF 44-30)
Statistics South Florida Navy
First downs1124
Plays–yards59–33078–435
Rushes–yards48–24044–98
Passing yards90338
Passing: comp–att–int5–11–026–34–0
Time of possession31:0828:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South Florida PassingByrum Brown26–34, 338 yards, 3 TD
RushingK'wan Powell11 carries, 48 yards
ReceivingSean Atkins4 receptions, 16 yards, 2 TD
Navy PassingBlake Horvath4–6, 83 yards, 2 TD
RushingAlex Tezuka13 carries, 82 yards
ReceivingEli Heidenreich1 reception, 68 yards

vs North Texas

North Texas Mean Green (2-2) vs. Navy Midshipmen (1-3) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Mean Green 3 7 01424
Midshipmen 0 13 7727

at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium • Annapolis, Maryland

  • Date: October 7th
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind: W at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 28,648
  • Referee: Tim Rich
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): John Sadack (play-by-play), Randy Cross (analyst) & Sheehan Stanwick Burch (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (2:43) UNT – Noah Rauschenberg 42-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 4:11; North Texas 3-0)
Second quarter
  • (7:18) NAVY – Alex Tecza 39-yard run, Nathan Kirkwood kick (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:15; Navy 7-3)
  • (2:42) UNT – Chandler Rogers 75-yard run, Noah Rauschenberg kick (Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:37; North Texas 10-7)
Third quarter
  • (0:43) NAVY – Nathan Kent 26-yard pass from Tai Lavatai, Nathan Kirkwood missed PAT (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:59; Navy 13-10)
Third Quarter
  • (8:26) NAVY – Anton Hall 1-yard run, Nathan Kirkwood kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:34; Navy 20-10)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:01) UNT – Ja'Mori Maclin 18-yard pass from Chandler Rogers, Noah Rauschenberg kick (Drive: 14 plays, 93 yards, 4:57; Navy 20-17)
  • (7:07) Navy – Alex Tecza 21-yard run, Nathan Kirkwood (Drive: 1 play, 21 yards, 0:06; Navy 27-17)
  • (5:23) UNT – Ayo Adeyi 47-yard run, Noah Rauschenberg kick (Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 1:44; Navy 27-24)
Statistics North Texas Navy
First downs2321
Plays–yards69–47368–406
Rushes–yards36–20658–331
Passing yards26775
Passing: comp–att–int22–33–04–10–0
Time of possession26:0533:55
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North Texas PassingChandler Rogers22–32–0, 267 yards, TD
RushingAyo Adeyi14 carries, 125 yards, TD
ReceivingJa'Mori Maclin6 receptions, 76 yards, TD
Navy PassingTai Lavatai4–8–0, 75 yards, TD
RushingAlex Tecza17 carries, 137 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingBrandon Chatman1 reception, 38 yards

at Charlotte

Navy Midshipmen (2-3) vs. Charlotte 49ers (1-4) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Midshipmen 0 0 7714
49ers 0 0 000

at Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, North Carolina

  • Date: October 14th
  • Game time: 2 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind: at 0 miles per hour (0 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 15,659
  • Referee: Steven Anderson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Richard Cross (play-by-play), Taylor McHargue (analyst), Morgan Ube (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring summary this quarter
Second quarter
  • No scoring summary this quarter
Third quarter
  • (12:30) NAVY – Eli Heidenreich 69-yard pass from Braxton Woodson, Nathan Kirkwood kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:30; Navy 7-0)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:02) NAVY – Alex Tecza 62-yard run, Nathan Kirkwood kick (Drive: 1 play, 57 yards, 0:09; Navy 14-0)
Statistics Navy Charlotte
First downs1014
Plays–yards55–26568–265
Rushes–yards40–17340–123
Passing yards92142
Passing: comp–att–int6–15–011–28–2
Time of possession29:0830:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Navy PassingBraxton Woodson5–14, 85 yards, TD
RushingAlex Tecza6 carries, 75 yards, TD
ReceivingEli Heidenreich1 reception, 69 yards, TD
Charlotte PassingTrexler Ivey11–27, 142 yards, 2 INT
RushingShadrick Byrd20 carries, 92 yards
ReceivingDuane Thomas Jr.3 receptions, 54 yards

vs No. 22 Air Force (Commander-in-Chief's Trophy)

No. 22 Air Force Falcons (6-0) vs. Navy Midshipmen (3-3) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 22 Falcons 0 7 3717
Midshipmen 0 0 066

at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium • Annapolis, Maryland

  • Date: October 21st
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 61 °F (16 °C) • Wind: NW at 14 miles per hour (23 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 38,803
  • Referee: Jonathan Noli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Rich Waltz (play-by-play), Aaron Taylor (analyst), and Amanda Guerra (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays this quarter
Second quarter
  • (14:48) AFA – Dane Kinamon 94-yard pass from Zac Larrier, Matthew Dapore kick (Drive: 2 plays, 94 yards, 0:29; Air Force 7–0)
Third quarter
  • (5:55) AFA – Matthew Depore 40-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 4:27; Air Force 10–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (3:51) AFA – Alec Mock 18-yard interception, Matthew Depore kick (Drive: 3 plays, 0 yards, 0:17; Air Force 17–0)
  • (0:50) NAVY – Eli Heidenreich 10-yard pass from Tai Lavatai, 2-point pass conversion failed (Drive: 15 plays, 78 yards, 3:01; Air Force 17–6)
Statistics Air Force Navy
First downs810
Plays–yards53–28864–124
Rushes–yards48–13735–22
Passing yards151102
Passing: comp–att–int15–29–24–5–0
Time of possession31:4428:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Air Force PassingZac Larrier4–5, 151 yards, TD
RushingMichel Emmanuel22 carries, 69 yards
ReceivingDane Kinamon1 reception, 94 yards, TD
Navy PassingTai Lavatai13–23, 96 yards, 2 INT, TD
RushingAlex Tecza12 carries, 24 yards
ReceivingAlex Tecza4 receptions, 27 yards

During halftime, the Navy honored Hall of Fame NFL quarterback and Midshipmen alum Roger Staubach surrounded by his teammates from the 1963 season who made it to the Cotton Bowl in 1964. The Naval academy painted his retired number 12 at the twelve yard line at both ends on the field, joining Navy halfback Joe Bellino's number 27.[6]

at Temple

Navy Midshipmen (0-0) vs Temple Owls (0-0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Midshipmen 0 0 000
Owls 0 0 000

at Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 4th
  • Game time: TBD p.m. EST
  • TV: TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Navy Temple
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int––––
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Navy Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Temple Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs UAB

UAB Blazers (0-0) vs Navy Midshipmen (0-0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Blazers 0 0 000
Midshipmen 0 0 000

at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium • Annapolis, Maryland

  • Date: November 11th
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • TV: CBSSN
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UAB Navy
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int––––
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UAB Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Navy Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs East Carolina

East Carolina Pirates (0-0) vs Navy Midshipmen (0-0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Pirates 0 0 000
Midshipmen 0 0 000

at Navu-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium • Annapolis, Maryland

  • Date: November 18th
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • TV: TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics East Carolina Navy
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int––––
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
East Carolina Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Navy Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at SMU (rivalry)

Navy Midshipmen (0-0) vs SMU Mustangs (0-0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Midshipmen 0 0 000
Mustangs 0 0 000

at Gerald J. Ford StadiumDallas, Texas

  • Date: November 25th
  • Game time: TBD p.m. EST
  • TV: TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Navy SMU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int––––
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Navy Passing
Rushing
Receiving
SMU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Army (124th Army-Navy Game), (Commander-in-Chief's Trophy)

Army Black Knights (0-0) vs Navy Midshipmen (0-0) – (124th Army-Navy Game)
Period 1 2 34Total
Black Kights 0 0 000
Midshipmen 0 0 000

at Gillette StadiumFoxborough, Massachusetts

Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Army Navy
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int––––
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Army Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Navy Passing
Rushing
Receiving

References

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