VMI Keydets vs. Navy Midshipmen: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Navy Midshipmen defeated VMI Keydets 52–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: VMI Keydets 7, Navy Midshipmen 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
VMI Keydets	0	0	6	0	7
Navy Midshipmen	6	18	9	12	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Blake Horvath (Navy) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +3.36 EPA
• Collin Shannon (VMI) — 163.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.06 EPA
• Braxton Woodson (Navy) — 26.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -0.86 EPA

Rushing

• Alex Tecza (Navy) — 89.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Eli Heidenreich (Navy) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA
• Leo Boehling (VMI) — 21.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

• Owen Sweeney (VMI) — 5 rec · 126.0 yds +1.89 EPA
• Eli Heidenreich (Navy) — 6 rec · 69.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Malik McNeely (VMI) — 1 rec · 12.0 yds -0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Blake Horvath	Navy	7	85.7%	70	1	+0.48	+3.36
Collin Shannon	VMI	30	53.3%	163	1	+0.04	+1.06
Braxton Woodson	Navy	7	42.9%	26	0	-0.12	-0.86
JoJo Crump	VMI	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.75	-2.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VMI	Navy
Plays	50	69
EPA / play	-0.139	+0.394
Total EPA	-6.94	+27.17
Success rate	28.0%	60.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.036	+0.179
Rush EPA / play	-0.338	+0.449
Yards	220	557

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	VMI	6	24	-1.19	Punt
Q1	Navy	11	70	+5.60	Rush TD
Q1	VMI	3	2	-2.93	Punt
Q1	Navy	6	18	-1.92	Punt
Q2	VMI	3	-1	-2.12	Punt
Q2	Navy	4	49	+4.09	Pass TD
Q2	VMI	7	25	-3.54	Ended
Q2	Navy	6	43	+3.34	Rush TD
Q2	VMI	6	26	-0.17	Punt
Q2	Navy	6	78	+5.88	Rush TD
Q2	VMI	2	8	-0.45	Ended
Q3	Navy	14	66	+0.60	Field goal
Q3	VMI	1	75	+8.00	Pass TD
Q3	Navy	4	16	-2.03	Punt
Q3	VMI	6	4	-3.30	Punt
Q3	Navy	3	80	+4.82	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Collin Shannon pass to Owen Sweeney for a touchdown (75 yards) (+8.0 EPA)
2. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Braxton Woodson rushes 74 yards for a touchdown (+5.46 EPA)
3. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Braxton Woodson rushes 68 yards for a touchdown (+4.42 EPA)
4. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · Punt (-4.3 EPA)
5. Q4 · VMI Keydets · Collin Shannon pass to Noah Grevious for 9 yards (4th & 5) (+4.19 EPA)
6. Q2 · VMI Keydets · Collin Shannon sacked for a loss of 11 yards (4th & 1) (-4.01 EPA)
7. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Collin Shannon pass to Owen Sweeney for 27 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.85 EPA)
8. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Blake Horvath pass to Eli Heidenreich for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Navy Midshipmen controlled the final (52–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Blake Horvath (Navy) — 70.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Navy at 0.394 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 VMI Keydets vs Navy Midshipmen?

VMI Keydets 7, Navy Midshipmen 52 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won VMI Keydets vs Navy Midshipmen?

Navy Midshipmen won with a final score of 7–52.

Where can I find the VMI Keydets vs Navy Midshipmen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762434.

Who led VMI Keydets vs Navy Midshipmen in passing?

Blake Horvath (Navy) led passers with 70.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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