The Navy Midshipmen (1-0) take on a fellow AAC foe when they host the UAB Blazers (1-0) on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

The Midshipmen are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -21) versus the Blazers. The over/under for this matchup is 58.5 points.

Read on for our betting preview for this this game between the Midshipmen and the Blazers, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Navy vs. UAB betting lines

• Spread favorite: Midshipmen (-21)
• Moneyline: Midshipmen (-1562), Blazers (+877)
• Total: 58.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Navy vs. UAB betting info and stats

Navy has won once against the spread this season (1-0-0). Navy has always covered the spread when favorites by at least 21 points (a 1-0 ATS record). Navy has yet to play a game as a moneyline favorite. UAB, through one game with a set spread so far this season, has gone 0-1-0 against the spread. This is the first time on the year UAB is the moneyline underdog.

Navy vs. UAB key players

Navy Midshipmen

• Blake Horvath put together an impressive passing stat line last year with 1,353 yards (112.8 yards per game), going 80-for-139 (57.6% completion percentage), 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. He was effective in the running game as well, with 1,254 rushing yards on 175 carries, 17 rushing TDs, and averaging 104.5 yards per game.
• Last year Alex Tecza put up 556 rushing yards on 123 carries (42.8 yards per game), with eight rushing touchdowns. He also made his name known on the passing side, with 12 receptions for 229 yards (19.1 per game) and two TDs.
• Eli Heidenreich collected 39 receptions for 671 yards and six touchdowns last season. He was targeted 59 times, and averaged 55.9 yards per game.
• Brandon Chatman amassed 257 yards on 18 grabs with four touchdowns. He was targeted 28 times, and averaged 19.8 receiving yards per game.
• Last season Justin Reed amassed 5.5 sacks, 8.0 TFL and 47 tackles.
• Colin Ramos was a wrecking ball on the field, collecting 120 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and three sacks last year.
• Last season Dashaun Peele had a huge stat line of five interceptions, 45 tackles, 3.0 TFL, two sacks, and five passes defended.

UAB Blazers

• Jalen Kitna completed 62% of his passes to throw for 2,209 yards and 17 touchdowns last season.
• Lee Beebe averaged 73.7 rushing yards per game and scored seven rushing touchdowns. Beebe complemented his rushing performance with 2.5 receptions per game to average 19.9 receiving yards.
• Last season Lee Witherspoon rushed for 166 yards.
• Amare Thomas was targeted 8.5 times per game and collected 670 receiving yards and eight touchdowns over the course of 2024.
• Kameran Shanks collected six touchdowns and had 656 receiving yards (54.7 ypg) in 2024.
• Corri Milliner worked his way to three receiving touchdowns and 416 receiving yards (37.8 ypg) last season.
• Desmond Little proved to be a menacing defender last year, recording 6.0 sacks, 7.0 TFL and 39 tackles.
• Michael Moore was all over the field last season with 71 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions.