Navy projected starting lineup and depth chart for Commander-in-Chief Game | 2024-25 College football season
The Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen enter America's Game on Saturday with the Commander-in-Chief Trophy on the line. Both teams have already won their matchups against Air Force. They take the field at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET.
While the Black Knights are coming off an AAC win, the Midshipmen started the season with six straight wins before dropping the games against Notre Dame, Rice and Tulane. Army is the favorite against Navy this year, but the latter enjoys a lead in the overall head-to-head 62-55-7.
Here's a closer look at Navy's projected starting lineup and depth chart for America's Game.
Navy projected starting lineup and depth chart for America's Game
Offensive Positions
WR-X (Wide Receiver X):
Starter: Nathan Kent
- 2nd: Regis Velez
- 3rd: Luke Hutchison
LT (Left Tackle):
Starter: Connor McMahon
- 2nd: Caden Hooper
- 3rd: Michael Whitehouse
LG (Left Guard):
Starter: Ben Purvis
- 2nd: Greyson Crawford
- 3rd: Jaylin Acevedo
C (Center):
Starter: Brent Self
- 2nd: Cam Nichols
- 3rd: Jake Polito
RG (Right Guard):
Starter: Cam Nichols
- 2nd: Hoke Smith II
- 3rd: Jaylin Acevedo
RT (Right Tackle):
Starter: Javan Bouton
- 2nd: Creedyn Foulger
- 3rd: Michael Whitehouse
TE (Tight End):
Starter: Cody Howard (Questionable - Undisclosed)
- 2nd: Thomas Scully
- 3rd: Jake Norris
QB (Quarterback):
Starter: Blake Horvath (Probable - Ribs)
- 2nd: Braxton Woodson
- 3rd: Jackson Gutierrez
SB-A (Slot Back A):
Starter: Brandon Chatman
- 2nd: Tyler Bradley
- 3rd: Amin Hassan
SB-Z (Slot Back Z):
Starter: Eli Heidenreich
- 2nd: Isaiah Bryant
- 3rd: TK Hodges
FB (Fullback):
Starter: Alex Tecza
- 2nd: Daba Fofana
- 3rd: Shane Reynolds
Defensive Positions
DE (Defensive End):
Starter: Justin Reed
- 2nd: Tyler Narayan
- 3rd: Chreign LaFond
NT (Nose Tackle):
Starter: Landon Robinson
- 2nd: Griffen Willis
- 3rd: Xavyer Arrington
DT (Defensive Tackle):
Starter: Matt Reyes
- 2nd: Kendall Whiteside
RAID:
Starter: Luke Pirris
- 2nd: Dylan Spelios
- 3rd: Jordan Sanders
MLB (Middle Linebacker):
Starter: Kyle Jacob
- 2nd: Marcus Bleazard
- 3rd: Coleman Cauley
WLB (Weak-Side Linebacker):
Starter: Colin Ramos
- 2nd: Job Grant
- 3rd: MarcAnthony Parker
STRIK (Strike Safety):
Starter: Jaxson Campbell
- 2nd: Kenneth McShan
- 3rd: Conner Lessane
FCB (Field Cornerback):
Starter: Andrew Duhart
- 2nd: Bryce Allen
- 3rd: Phillip Hamilton
BAN (Boundary Safety):
Starter: Mbiti Williams Jr.
- 2nd: Giuseppe Sessi
- 3rd: Joshua Switzer
FS (Free Safety):
Starter: Rayuan Lane III
- 2nd: Matthew Seliga
- 3rd: Adam Walker II
BCB (Boundary Cornerback):
Starter: Dashaun Peele
- 2nd: Greg Johnson II
- 3rd: Justin Ross
Special Teams
PT (Punter):
Starter: Riley Riethman
- 2nd: Jacob Carlson
PK (Placekicker):
Starter: Nathan Kirkwood
- 2nd: Lance Gossett
KO (Kickoff Specialist):
Starter: Lance Gossett
- 2nd: Jacob Carlson
LS (Long Snapper):
Starter: Rayne Fry
- 2nd: Kellen Grave de Peralta
H (Holder):
Starter: Riley Riethman
- 2nd: Jacob Carlson
PR (Punt Returner):
Starter: Eli Heidenreich
- 2nd: Brandon Chatman
KR (Kick Returner):
Starter: Isaiah Bryant
- 2nd: Tyler Bradley (Questionable - Undisclosed)
Who do you think will win the Commander-in-Chief Trophy when the Army Black Knights face off against the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.