Rice vs. Navy Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 27, 2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand Updated 09/27/2025, 01:19 AM ET

On Saturday, the Rice Owls (3-1) face off against the Navy Midshipmen (3-0) at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The game will be aired on CBSSN. Don’t guess on Saturday—grab the smartest plays with our free college football predictions.

Game Information For Rice vs Navy

September 27, 2025, 3:30pm EST
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
CBSSN
76° cloudy at start time

Navy Form & Recent Results

Navy enters this week riding the momentum of a three-game winning streak to open the season. In their last game, they defeated Tulsa 42-23 in a convincing performance two weeks ago. In that game, quarterback Blake Horvath completed 6 of 10 passes for 1 touchdown, though he was picked off twice. On the season, Horvath has thrown for 328 yards, serving as the centerpiece of the Midshipmen’s offense. He’s also made an impact on the ground, rushing for 245 yards so far this year, just behind leading running back Alec Tecza, who tops the team with 272 rushing yards. Senior wide receiver Eli Heidenreich has emerged as the top target, totaling 126 yards through the air. Offensively, Navy has been explosive, averaging 44 points per game over their first three matchups, and they’ll try to keep their undefeated record intact as they host Rice in Annapolis. For comparison, the Midshipmen averaged 29.8 points per contest during the previous season, highlighting the improvements they have shown on the offensive side of the ball this year.

Rice Form & Recent Results

Rice heads into this matchup riding a two-game winning streak and has won two of their first three games this season. In their most recent game, the Owls defeated Charlotte 28-17, highlighted by quarterback Chase Jenkins, who completed 8 of 11 passes and threw a touchdown. So far this year, Jenkins has accumulated 269 passing yards. On the ground, Rice has enjoyed a productive start, with running back Quinton Jackson leading the charge with 293 rushing yards, while fellow running back Daelen Alexander has contributed 222 yards on the ground. In the receiving corps, Drayden Dickmann has emerged as a top target, tallying 123 yards through the air. Offensively, Rice is averaging 25 points per game over their first three games. This marks a notable improvement compared to last season, when the Owls posted an average of just 17.9 points per game. Heading into this week, Rice’s defense will be put to the test against Navy’s potent offense, and the Owls will be looking to maintain their momentum and keep their winning streak alive.

Key Players For Rice and Navy

Rice QB Chase Jenkins: 35-for-48, 2 TD, 1 INT
Navy QB Blake Norvath: 18-for-25, 3 TD, 2 INT

Rice vs Navy Picks and Prediction

Navy’s offense has been impressive in their first three games, consistently putting up strong numbers and driving their team’s success. As the Owls head to Annapolis, Navy will aim to keep their momentum going on their home field. Meanwhile, Rice comes into the matchup with two wins out of their first three games, showing some improvement on the offensive side compared to last season. However, one of Rice’s lingering concerns has been their difficulty turning drives into points, a challenge they hope to overcome against Navy. The Owls will be looking to sharpen their execution and boost their scoring as they face a tough Navy squad on the road. Final Score Prediction, Navy Midshipmen win 33-20.

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