South Florida Bulls 44–30 Navy Midshipmen: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

South Florida Bulls defeated Navy Midshipmen 44–30 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: South Florida Bulls 44, Navy Midshipmen 30.

Game summary

South Florida Bulls rolled past Navy Midshipmen 44–30 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Blake Horvath (Navy) — 83.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +1.59 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nay'Quan Wright — 45.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Khafre Brown — 7 rec, 80.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Florida (+0.007/play) vs Navy (+0.002/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Florida Bulls	6	12	6	6	44
Navy Midshipmen	12	6	3	12	30

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

USFSouth Florida Bulls

+3OPP 27

NAVYNavy Midshipmen

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Navy
Q1TD
TLTai Lavatai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Tai Lavatai rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Navy
Q1TD
TLTai Lavatai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Tai Lavatai rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
South Florida
Q1TD
SASean Atkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Byrum Brown pass to Sean Atkins for a touchdown (1 yard)
South Florida
Q2TD
NWNay'Quan Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Nay'Quan Wright rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
South Florida
Q2TD
SASean Atkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Byrum Brown pass to Sean Atkins for a touchdown (88 yards)
Navy
Q2TD
AHAnton Hall Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Blake Horvath pass to Anton Hall Jr. for a touchdown (2 yards)
Navy
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 44 yards
South Florida
Q3TD
MBMichael Brown-Stephens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Byrum Brown pass to Michael Brown-Stephens for a touchdown (15 yards)
Navy
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Fumble returned for a touchdown
South Florida
Q4TD
MDMichel Dukes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Michel Dukes rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Navy
Q4TD
EHEli Heidenreich
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Blake Horvath pass to Eli Heidenreich for a touchdown (68 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Blake Horvath (Navy) — 83.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.59 EPA/play +9.54 EPA
Byrum Brown (South Florida) — 307.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +8.70 EPA
Tai Lavatai (Navy) — 4.0 yds · -1.07 EPA/play -6.41 EPA

Rushing

Nay'Quan Wright (South Florida) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
Alex Tecza (Navy) — 82.0 yds +0.16 EPA
K'Wan Powell (South Florida) — 48.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

Khafre Brown (South Florida) — 7 rec · 80.0 yds +0.88 EPA
Naiem Simmons (South Florida) — 5 rec · 23.0 yds +0.34 EPA
Sean Atkins (South Florida) — 4 rec · 116.0 yds +2.97 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Blake Horvath	Navy	6	66.7%	83	2	+1.59	+9.54
Byrum Brown	South Florida	38	65.8%	307	3	+0.23	+8.70
Tai Lavatai	Navy	6	16.7%	4	0	-1.07	-6.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Florida	Navy
Plays	78	58
EPA / play	+0.007	+0.002
Total EPA	+0.54	+0.11
Success rate	43.6%	34.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.229	+0.261
Rush EPA / play	-0.204	-0.066
Yards	436	332

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Navy	7	24	-0.05	Rush TD
Q1	South Florida	4	9	-4.48	Ended
Q1	Navy	4	30	+2.61	Rush TD
Q1	South Florida	8	55	+6.13	Pass TD
Q1	Navy	3	8	-1.82	Punt
Q1	South Florida	6	20	-1.85	Punt
Q1	Navy	3	7	-2.08	Punt
Q1	South Florida	10	67	+5.49	Rush TD
Q2	Navy	5	21	-1.12	Punt
Q2	South Florida	2	88	+6.78	Pass TD
Q2	Navy	6	51	-1.56	Ended
Q2	South Florida	3	-2	-2.39	Ended
Q2	Navy	5	22	+3.44	Pass TD
Q2	South Florida	6	3	-0.90	Punt
Q2	Navy	2	6	-1.12	Ended
Q3	South Florida	3	-8	-3.91	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.84 EPA)
Q2 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown pass to Sean Atkins for a touchdown (88 yards) (+7.46 EPA)
Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Blake Horvath pass to Eli Heidenreich for a touchdown (68 yards) (+6.38 EPA)
Q4 · South Florida Bulls · Fumble (-5.42 EPA)
Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Blake Horvath pass to Anton Hall Jr. for a touchdown (2 yards) (+4.1 EPA)
Q2 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown pass to Sean Atkins for 22 yards (4th & 4) (+3.96 EPA)
Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown pass to Michael Brown-Stephens for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.47 EPA)
Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Blake Horvath rushes for 24 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Florida Bulls controlled the final (44–30) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Blake Horvath (Navy) — 83.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: South Florida at 0.007 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Florida Bulls vs Navy Midshipmen?

South Florida Bulls 44, Navy Midshipmen 30 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Florida Bulls vs Navy Midshipmen?

South Florida Bulls won with a final score of 44–30.

Where can I find the South Florida Bulls vs Navy Midshipmen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531424.

Who led South Florida Bulls vs Navy Midshipmen in passing?

Blake Horvath (Navy) led passers with 83.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Florida Bulls at Navy Midshipmen in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

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