Navy overcame an early 14-0 deficit to dominate Tulsa 42-23 with a relentless ground attack, scoring 42 of the game's final 51 points. The Midshipmen seized momentum late in the first half when Blake Horvath connected with Luke Hutchison to take a 21-17 lead they would never relinquish. Navy's rushing attack proved unstoppable, powering five touchdown runs including two from Alex Tecza as they pulled away with 21 unanswered points in the third quarter.