Navy vs. Memphis in Only Thanksgiving College Football Game

The Navy Midshipmen face the Memphis Tigers in the only college football game scheduled for Thanksgiving, a key American Athletic Conference matchup that could determine Navy's path to the league championship game. The contest kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, and will air live on ESPN with streaming options available on platforms including the ESPN app, DirecTV, and fuboTV.

Navy enters the game with an 8-2 record, riding a potent rushing attack that leads the nation at 308.2 yards per game. The Midshipmen average 32.9 points per contest and convert third downs at a 49.1 percent clip, ranking 16th nationally. Their ground game will challenge a Memphis defense that ranks 37th in the country, allowing 127.4 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Blake Horvath anchors the offense, leading the team in both passing and rushing with 1,290 aerial yards and eight touchdowns through the air, plus 986 rushing yards and 13 scores on the ground. Wide receiver Eli Heidenreich supports the passing game with 741 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Navy's recent form includes a dominant 41-point victory over South...