Navy defeated Rice 21-13 on Saturday in Week 5 action. The Midshipmen jumped out to an early lead, scoring seven points in both the first and second quarters before Rice answered with a field goal in the third. Navy added another touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

Rice mounted a late comeback attempt, scoring ten points in the final quarter, but fell short. Blake Horvath led Navy's passing attack with 172 yards, while Rice's Ryan Guillo was the team's receiving leader with nine catches. Quinton Jackson rushed for 60 yards for the Owls.

The game featured several pivotal plays, including a 65-yard rushing touchdown by Navy's Alex Tecza in the first quarter and an interception by Rice's Plae Wyatt in the third. Navy's defense made key stops throughout, including a crucial sack in the second quarter that set back Rice's offense.

Despite Navy being favored by 14 points, Rice covered the spread. The game finished under the 46-point over-under total.