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Heidenreich and Tecza

Football | 1/1/2026 10:02:00 PM

Navy football seniors Alex Tecza and Eli Heidenreich culminate 16-year journey (Annapolis Capital): https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/01/01/navy-football-seniors-alex-tecza-and-eli-heidenreich-culminate-16-year-journey/

Seniors Eli Heidenreich and Alex Tecza reflect on playing their final game together on Friday in the Liberty Bowl against Cincinnati. The former Mt. Lebanon High School teammates have scored in the same game eight times during their Navy career and three times this this season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctUQvRV7pxI

Navy football Head Coach Brian Newberry spoke to the media on Thursday morning ahead of the Liberty Bowl against Cincinnati tomorrow afternoon. Newberry is seeking to become the first coach in program history to win 21 games in a two-year span: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcJw8bcNj9k

Despite opt-outs, Cincinnati is still better and more talented (College Football News): https://collegefootballnews.com/college-football/liberty-bowl-prediction-navy-vs-cincinnati

Born in Philadelphia, the Liberty Bowl moved to Memphis in 1965 (Annapolis Capital): https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/01/01/liberty-bowl-history-navy-cincinnati/

Navy-Cincinnati scouting report: What you need to know for the Liberty Bowl (Annapolis Capital): https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/01/01/navy-cincinnati-scouting-report-liberty-bowl/

Scott Wykoff previews the 67th AutoZone Liberty Bowl as the Midshipmen are "walking in Memphis" ahead of playing the Cincinnati Bearcats on January 2nd in one of the most tradition-rich and patriotic bowl games in America. You hear from Navy head coach Brian Newberry, offensive coordinator Drew Cronic, defensive coordinator PJ Volker and co-captains QB Blake Horvath & NG Landon Robinson. Scott also checks in with AutoZone Liberty Bowl executive director Steve Ehrhart "in the land of the Delta Blues" (WBAL Radio): https://www.wbal.com/episode/navy-insider-69-full-preview-of-the-67th-autozone-liberty-bowl

Navy Football Podcast:  We preview Friday afternoon's AutoZone Liberty Bowl matchup between Navy and Cincinnati. Former Navy football greats Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds reminisce about playing in four bowl games each and discuss how opt-outs will impact Cincy. Our Alumni Spotlight segment subject is legendary Navy tailback Eddie Meyers, the MVP of the 1981 Liberty Bowl.: https://www.podpage.com/navy-football-podcast/breaking-down-the-liberty-bowl-matchup-between-navy-and-cincy/

Austin Benigni powers Navy men's basketball to 82-77 victory over Boston University (Annapolis Capital): https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/12/31/austin-benigni-navy-mens-basketball-boston-university/

Navy men's basketball defeated Boston University, 82-77, to begin Patriot League play with a win on Wednesday afternoon in Alumni Hall. Austin Benigni led the Midshipmen with a season-high 27 points, including a career-best four made 3-pointers. Jordan Pennick also had his best scoring output of the year with 18 points. The Mids play at Holy Cross on Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXKDyGujM0E

Navy women's basketball downed Boston, 77-64, to open Patriot League play on Wednesday afternoon on the road. Zanai Barnett-Gay led the Mids with 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. Freshman Zoe Mesuch added 17 points in her Patriot League debut, while center Kate Samson dropped a season-high 16 points against the Terriers. Navy returns home to play Holy Cross this Saturday at 1 pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp0NS_MQYhs

Patriot League Men's Basketball Wednesday Recap: https://patriotleague.org/news/2025/12/31/patriot-league-mens-basketball-wednesday-recap-presented-by-penfed-credit-union-12-31-25.aspx

Patriot League Women's Wednesday Recap: https://patriotleague.org/news/2025/12/31/womens-basketball-patriot-league-womens-wednesday-recap-presented-by-penfed-credit-union-12-31-25.aspx

Cincinnati Football | Scott Satterfield Liberty Bowl Media Availability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDwA6EZU9II

Cincinnati Liberty Bowl Media Availability - Joe Royer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy0gIB8CW08

Cincinnati Liberty Bowl Media Availability - Marquaze Parker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3rPxkanK0M
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Players Mentioned

Eli Heidenreich

#22 Eli Heidenreich

SB
6' 0"
Senior
Blake Horvath

#11 Blake Horvath

QB
6' 2"
Senior
Landon Robinson

#96 Landon Robinson

NG
6' 0"
Senior
Alex Tecza

#46 Alex Tecza

RB
6' 0"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Eli Heidenreich

#22 Eli Heidenreich

6' 0"
Senior
SB
Blake Horvath

#11 Blake Horvath

6' 2"
Senior
QB
Landon Robinson

#96 Landon Robinson

6' 0"
Senior
NG
Alex Tecza

#46 Alex Tecza

6' 0"
Senior
RB