Saturday, September 27
Annapolis, Md.
2:30 PM
Rice University
3-2 , 1-1
13
at
21
Navy
4-0 , 3-0
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Rice
0
0
3
10
13
Navy
7
7
0
7
21
Rice Comeback Falls Short at Navy
9/27/2025 6:24:00 PM | Football
The Lead
After falling behind early to Navy, Rice made a late rally, scoring 10 points in the third quarter. But it was not enough, as the Owls saw their two-game win streak snapped Saturday afternoon, 21-13, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
The Story
After Rice won the toss and deferred, Navy took the opening kickoff 75 yards, scoring on a fourth-and-two run by Luke Hutchison. After the Owls went three-and-out on their first two possessions, Alex Tezca's 65-yard run set up a Blake Horvath eight-yard touchdown to give Navy a 14-0 lead. Rice picked up its first, first down when Chase Jenkins four Braylen Walker for 11 yards. But the Owls were forced to punt. Navy took over at its 14-yard line and drove to the Rice 36. But the Owl defense stepped up, dropping the Midshipmen for two yards and forcing a punt. After Rice punted, Navy drove to the Rice 27. But, again, the Owls defense stood tall, stopping the Midshipmen on fourth-and-one. Rice took over at its own 29 and drove to the Navy 40. But on fourth-and-six, Quinton Jackson was stopped after a two-yard gain. Taking over with 10 seconds left, Navy needed just two plays to get into field goal position. But Nathan Kirkwood's 43-yard field goal attempt was wide left, and the Owls went into halftime trailing 14-0.
Rice punted to start the second half. Navy drove into Rice territory. But Plae Wyatt's first career interception gave Rice some momentum. The Owls drove 48 yards in 18 plays, including picking up a pair of fourth down conversions, before settling for an Enock Gota 35-yard field goal with 22 seconds to play in the third quarter. Navy responded by going 75 yards, capped by a Horvath two-yard run. Rice answered right back. Jenkins connected with Drayden Dickmann for 36 yards, then hit Dickmann on fourth down for a three-yard touchdown. The Owls forced a punt, then went 54 yards in 2:43 before Gota connected on a 44-yard field goal with 24 seconds remaining. But their onside kick attempt was recovered by the Midshipmen, and they ran out the clock.
Postgame Notes
Series vs. Navy
• This was the 14th meeting between Rice and Navy, and the second straight season that they have met.
• The series is tied at seven.
• This was the first game played in Annapolis since 2004.
• When played in Annapolis, Navy leads 3-2.
Team Notes
• Rice opened conference play with two straight road games for the first time since 2007 in Conference USA.
• Rice won the toss and deferred to the second half.
• Rice's 114 passing yards were a season-high.
Individual Notes - Offense
#6 SLOT Drayden Dickmann
• Dickmann had three receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown.
• He caught a three-yard touchdown with 7:05 to play in the fourth quarter.
• Dickmann's 36-yard reception in the fourth quarter was the longest of his career.
#22 WR Ryan Guillo
• Guillo caught his first career reception in the fourth quarter.
#10 RB Quentin Jackson
• Jackson had team-highs of 15 carries for 60 yards.
#4 QB Chase Jenkins
• Jenkins was 12-of-21 for 114 yards and a touchdown.
• It was his third passing touchdown of the season.
• His 12 completions and 114 passing yards were both career-highs.
• He also ran 12 times for 33 yards.
#1 SLOT Aaron Turner
• Turner caught four passes for 27 yards.
• With his 25 yards, Turner went over 1,000 career receiving yards.
Individual Notes - Defense
#0 LB Andrew Awe
• Awe had ninen tackles.
#1 DE Michael Daley
• Daley had a career-high six tackles.
#3 LB Ty Morris
• Morris recorded five tackles.
#9 VIPER Peyton Stevenson
• Stevenson tied a career-high with six tackles.
#4 S Marcus Williams
• Williams recorded a career-high 12 tackles.
• It's his first career double-digit tackle game.
#41 VIPER Plae Wyatt
• Wyatt recorded his first career interception with 8:37 to play in the third quarter.
Individual - Special Teams
#91 P Alex Bacchetta
• Bacchetta punted five times for a 46.2-yard average.
• Bachetta's had two 50-yard punts.
• He has six 50-yard punts this year and 16 in his career.
#28 K Enock Gota
• Gota connected on his only PAT attempt.
• He is 11-for-11 this year and 25-of-26 in his career.
• Gota tied a career-high with two field goals.
• He connected on 35 and 44-yard field goals.
• He is now 4-of-6 this year and 9-of-14 in his career.
After falling behind early to Navy, Rice made a late rally, scoring 10 points in the third quarter. But it was not enough, as the Owls saw their two-game win streak snapped Saturday afternoon, 21-13, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
The Story
After Rice won the toss and deferred, Navy took the opening kickoff 75 yards, scoring on a fourth-and-two run by Luke Hutchison. After the Owls went three-and-out on their first two possessions, Alex Tezca's 65-yard run set up a Blake Horvath eight-yard touchdown to give Navy a 14-0 lead. Rice picked up its first, first down when Chase Jenkins four Braylen Walker for 11 yards. But the Owls were forced to punt. Navy took over at its 14-yard line and drove to the Rice 36. But the Owl defense stepped up, dropping the Midshipmen for two yards and forcing a punt. After Rice punted, Navy drove to the Rice 27. But, again, the Owls defense stood tall, stopping the Midshipmen on fourth-and-one. Rice took over at its own 29 and drove to the Navy 40. But on fourth-and-six, Quinton Jackson was stopped after a two-yard gain. Taking over with 10 seconds left, Navy needed just two plays to get into field goal position. But Nathan Kirkwood's 43-yard field goal attempt was wide left, and the Owls went into halftime trailing 14-0.
Rice punted to start the second half. Navy drove into Rice territory. But Plae Wyatt's first career interception gave Rice some momentum. The Owls drove 48 yards in 18 plays, including picking up a pair of fourth down conversions, before settling for an Enock Gota 35-yard field goal with 22 seconds to play in the third quarter. Navy responded by going 75 yards, capped by a Horvath two-yard run. Rice answered right back. Jenkins connected with Drayden Dickmann for 36 yards, then hit Dickmann on fourth down for a three-yard touchdown. The Owls forced a punt, then went 54 yards in 2:43 before Gota connected on a 44-yard field goal with 24 seconds remaining. But their onside kick attempt was recovered by the Midshipmen, and they ran out the clock.
Postgame Notes
Series vs. Navy
• This was the 14th meeting between Rice and Navy, and the second straight season that they have met.
• The series is tied at seven.
• This was the first game played in Annapolis since 2004.
• When played in Annapolis, Navy leads 3-2.
Team Notes
• Rice opened conference play with two straight road games for the first time since 2007 in Conference USA.
• Rice won the toss and deferred to the second half.
• Rice's 114 passing yards were a season-high.
Individual Notes - Offense
#6 SLOT Drayden Dickmann
• Dickmann had three receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown.
• He caught a three-yard touchdown with 7:05 to play in the fourth quarter.
• Dickmann's 36-yard reception in the fourth quarter was the longest of his career.
#22 WR Ryan Guillo
• Guillo caught his first career reception in the fourth quarter.
#10 RB Quentin Jackson
• Jackson had team-highs of 15 carries for 60 yards.
#4 QB Chase Jenkins
• Jenkins was 12-of-21 for 114 yards and a touchdown.
• It was his third passing touchdown of the season.
• His 12 completions and 114 passing yards were both career-highs.
• He also ran 12 times for 33 yards.
#1 SLOT Aaron Turner
• Turner caught four passes for 27 yards.
• With his 25 yards, Turner went over 1,000 career receiving yards.
Individual Notes - Defense
#0 LB Andrew Awe
• Awe had ninen tackles.
#1 DE Michael Daley
• Daley had a career-high six tackles.
#3 LB Ty Morris
• Morris recorded five tackles.
#9 VIPER Peyton Stevenson
• Stevenson tied a career-high with six tackles.
#4 S Marcus Williams
• Williams recorded a career-high 12 tackles.
• It's his first career double-digit tackle game.
#41 VIPER Plae Wyatt
• Wyatt recorded his first career interception with 8:37 to play in the third quarter.
Individual - Special Teams
#91 P Alex Bacchetta
• Bacchetta punted five times for a 46.2-yard average.
• Bachetta's had two 50-yard punts.
• He has six 50-yard punts this year and 16 in his career.
#28 K Enock Gota
• Gota connected on his only PAT attempt.
• He is 11-for-11 this year and 25-of-26 in his career.
• Gota tied a career-high with two field goals.
• He connected on 35 and 44-yard field goals.
• He is now 4-of-6 this year and 9-of-14 in his career.
Team Stats
Ric
Nav
Total Yards
234
455
Pass Yards
114
172
Rushing Yards
120
283
Penalty Yards
35
85
1st Downs
13
19
3rd Downs
4
7
4th Downs
4
1
TOP
26:31
33:29
1st Quarter
Ric 0, Nav 7
Nav - Hutchison,Luke 2 yd run (Kirkwood,Nathan kick), 14 plays, 75 yards, TOP 07:56
2nd Quarter
Ric 0, Nav 14
Nav - Horvath,Blake 8 yd run (Kirkwood,Nathan kick), 3 plays, 80 yards, TOP 01:28
3rd Quarter
Ric 3, Nav 14
Ric - Gota,Enock 35 yd field goal 18 plays, 48 yards, TOP 08:15
4th Quarter
Ric 3, Nav 21
Nav - Horvath,Blake 2 yd run (Kirkwood,Nathan kick), 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:49
Ric 10, Nav 21
Ric - Dickmann,Drayden 3 yd pass from Jenkins,Chase (Gota,Enock kick) 7 plays, 61 yards, TOP 03:19
Ric 13, Nav 21
Ric - Gota,Enock 44 yd field goal 10 plays, 54 yards, TOP 02:43
Game Leaders
Passing Leaders
CMP
12
TD
1
YDS
114
INT
0
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