Navy Defeats Charlotte 51-17 in Football

The Charlotte 49ers suffered a heavy defeat against Navy, losing 51-17 in a game marked by a disastrous first quarter where Navy scored 24 points and forced four turnovers. Navy's cornerback Dashaun Peele made history by returning two interceptions for touchdowns, while quarterback Blake Horvath contributed three touchdown passes. Navy improved to 6-0 for the first time since 1979 and is now bowl-eligible for the first time since 2019. Charlotte's struggles continued as they fell below .500, and head coach Biff Poggi expressed disappointment, especially after starting quarterback Max Brown struggled following a thumb injury. Despite the setback, Charlotte has opportunities to secure bowl eligibility with upcoming matches against Memphis and Tulane. Navy is positioned to contend for the American Athletic Conference title and could potentially earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.