A pair of outstanding rushers will be on display when Alex Tecza and the Navy Midshipmen (1-2) host Byrum Brown and the South Florida Bulls (2-2) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The Midshipmen last played against the Memphis Tigers, and they fell short 28-24. The Bulls picked up a 42-29 victory last time out against the Rice Owls.
In that last outing for the Midshipmen, Tai Lavatai completed 10 of 19 passing attempts (52.6%) and totaled 133 yards through the air, connecting on one touchdown pass. Tecza had 15 rushing attempts and wound up with 163 yards and one touchdown. Brandon Chatman ended the contest with one catch for 58 yards.
In the Bulls’ last game, Brown threw for 435 yards on 22-29 passing (75.9%), tossing two touchdowns, plus 14 rushing attempts for 82 yards and one rushing touchdown. K’Wan Powell ran for one touchdown while racking up 55 yards on nine attempts. Naiem Simmons earned 272 yards on eight receptions with one score.
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Navy Players to Watch
- This year, Lavatai has collected 337 passing yards (112.3 yards per game) while going 21-for-38 (55.3% completion percentage) and throwing two touchdowns and zero interceptions. He has tacked on 118 rushing yards on 40 carries, averaging 39.3 yards per game.
- Tecza has racked up a team-best 209 rushing yards (69.7 per game) and one touchdown.
- Daba Fofana has 119 yards on 33 carries (39.7 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Chatman has five catches and leads the team with 100 yards (33.3 per game).
- Nathan Kent has added 51 yards (on three catches).
- Anton Hall Jr. has 45 receiving yards on one catch, averaging 15 yards per game.
South Florida Players to Watch
- Brown has thrown for 885 yards while completing 56.8% of his passes (71-of-125), with six touchdowns and three interceptions this year (221.3 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 79 times for 357 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 89.3 yards per game.
- Nay’Quan Wright has run for 242 yards on 56 carries (60.5 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- Simmons has hauled in 15 passes for a team-best 357 yards while scoring two touchdowns. He averages 89.3 yards per game.
- Sean Atkins has also chipped in with 24 receptions for 215 yards and one touchdown.
- Khafre Brown has caught seven passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 56 yards per game this year.
Navy vs. South Florida Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | -4 | -110 | -110 | 54.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Navy | South Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 17 (130) | 26.8 (83) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.3 (29) | 27.8 (87) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 2 (6) | 6 (65) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 4 (95) | 6 (55) |
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