Navy Football

Navy Takes Down Houston Baptist 75-3

Midshipmen cruise to third straight win

Navy's defense stifles Huskies offense

After a slow start, the Navy football team found its footing and rolled to a 75-3 victory over Houston Baptist on Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.

Navy's offense, which had struggled in the first two games of the season, finally clicked against the Huskies. The Midshipmen rushed for 426 yards and six touchdowns, and quarterback Xavier Arline threw for 171 yards and two touchdowns.

Houston Baptist, a Football Championship Series (FCS) team, was no match for Navy's option offense. The Huskies were held to just 102 yards of total offense and never threatened to score.

Navy's defense was once again dominant. The Midshipmen held Houston Baptist to just three points and forced five turnovers.

The victory is Navy's third straight and improves the Midshipmen's record to 3-1 on the season. Houston Baptist falls to 0-3.

Navy's offense finds its rhythm

Navy's offense had struggled in the first two games of the season, but it finally found its rhythm against Houston Baptist.

The Midshipmen rushed for 426 yards and six touchdowns, and quarterback Xavier Arline threw for 171 yards and two touchdowns.

Navy's offensive line was dominant, creating huge holes for the running backs. The Midshipmen also did a good job of executing their option plays.

Houston Baptist's offense struggles

Houston Baptist's offense was no match for Navy's defense.

The Huskies were held to just 102 yards of total offense and never threatened to score.

Houston Baptist's quarterback, Bailey Zappe, was under pressure all game long. He was sacked five times and threw two interceptions.

Navy's defense dominates

Navy's defense was once again dominant against Houston Baptist.

The Midshipmen held the Huskies to just three points and forced five turnovers.

Navy's defense is one of the best in the country. The Midshipmen are allowing just 10.3 points per game this season.

What's next?

Navy will travel to Tulsa next Saturday for a game against the Golden Hurricane. Houston Baptist will host Lamar next Saturday.