Navy Midshipmen vs. Cincinnati Bearcats: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Navy Midshipmen defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 35–13 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Navy Midshipmen 35, Cincinnati Bearcats 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Navy Midshipmen	6	6	6	6	35
Cincinnati Bearcats	0	6	0	12	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Shotgun #5 S.Jones (Cincinnati) — 18.0 yds · +4.12 EPA/play +4.12 EPA
• Shotgun #11 B.Horvath (Navy) — 50.0 yds · +0.43 EPA/play +2.14 EPA
• ddle-Shotgun #16 B.Lichtenberg (Cincinnati) — 75.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -0.59 EPA

Receiving

• #89 L.Hutchison caught at 00 (Navy) — 1 rec · 30.0 yds +5.08 EPA
• #22 E.Heidenreich caught at 32 (Navy) — 1 rec · 26.0 yds +2.05 EPA
• #21 P.Gurd caught at 23 (Cincinnati) — 1 rec · 23.0 yds +3.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #5 S.Jones	Cincinnati	1	100.0%	18	0	+4.12	+4.12
Shotgun #11 B.Horvath	Navy	5	80.0%	50	0	+0.43	+2.14
ddle-Shotgun #16 B.Lichtenberg	Cincinnati	13	61.5%	75	0	-0.05	-0.59
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 B.Lichtenberg	Cincinnati	1	0.0%	-4	0	-0.69	-0.69
) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 S.Jones	Cincinnati	4	25.0%	1	0	-1.33	-5.34
#11 B.Horvath	Navy	8	37.5%	15	0	-0.81	-6.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Navy	Cincinnati
Plays	64	55
EPA / play	+0.076	-0.037
Total EPA	+4.87	-2.03
Success rate	51.6%	27.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.186	-0.057
Rush EPA / play	+0.042	-0.026
Yards	346	258

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cincinnati	3	-1	-2.02	Punt
Q1	Navy	3	6	-3.05	Ended
Q1	Cincinnati	3	0	-0.74	Punt
Q1	Navy	3	5	-5.70	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	3	8	-1.51	Punt
Q1	Navy	7	63	+4.88	Rush TD
Q1	Cincinnati	16	82	+7.27	Rush TD
Q2	Navy	4	21	-1.05	Ended
Q2	Cincinnati	6	25	-0.52	Punt
Q2	Navy	10	66	+6.19	Pass TD
Q2	Cincinnati	2	6	-0.07	Ended
Q3	Navy	8	75	+5.96	Pass TD
Q3	Cincinnati	2	39	+2.75	Fumble
Q3	Cincinnati	4	8	-2.52	Punt
Q3	Navy	3	6	-1.94	Ended
Q3	Cincinnati	4	9	-5.76	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · ddle-Shotgun #16 B.Lichtenberg — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.81 EPA)
2. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Fumble (-6.6 EPA)
3. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · #89 L.Hutchison caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (30 yards) (+5.08 EPA)
4. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Fumble (-4.75 EPA)
5. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Shotgun #5 S.Jones pass to #29 M.Covey caught at 36 for 18 yards (4th & 10) (+4.12 EPA)
6. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · ddle-Shotgun #16 B.Lichtenberg pass to #21 P.Gurd caught at 23 for 23 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.09 EPA)
7. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Rush (1st & 10) (+3.08 EPA)
8. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 S.Jones to #8 N.Jennings thrown to 32 — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Navy Midshipmen controlled the final (35–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Shotgun #5 S.Jones (Cincinnati) — 18.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Navy at 0.076 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 Navy Midshipmen vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Navy Midshipmen 35, Cincinnati Bearcats 13 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Navy Midshipmen vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Navy Midshipmen won with a final score of 35–13.

Where can I find the Navy Midshipmen vs Cincinnati Bearcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778333.

Who led Navy Midshipmen vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Shotgun #5 S.Jones (Cincinnati) led passers with 18.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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