Navy QB Blake Horvath’s 95-yard TD run in Armed Forces Bowl is longest in school history

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath, top left, takes a hit from Oklahoma linebacker Lewis Carter (20) while attempting a pass during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

by: Associated Press

Posted: Dec 27, 2024 / 12:48 PM MST

Updated: Dec 27, 2024 / 12:48 PM MST

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Navy quarterback Blake Horvath had a 95-yard touchdown run, the longest in school history, in the Armed Forces Bowl against Oklahoma on Friday.

Horvath’s score with 3:49 left in the third quarter tied the game at 14-14.

The previous record for the Midshipmen came during the Roger Staubach era, when Johnny Sai had a 93-yard run against Duke in 1963.

After faking a handoff, Horvath ran straight up the middle into the open field. Brandon Chatman cut off a pursing defender around the Sooners 20 and by time cornerback Woodi Washington was able to catch up, Horvath stretched the ball over the goal line while going down — though he was initially ruled short before a replay review resulted in the touchdown.

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