Navy Football Podcast

The Navy Football Podcast team was unanimous in its belief that an upset in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl was quite possible. Quarterback Blake Horvath and inside linebacker Kyle Jacob led the way as Navy knocked off Oklahoma, 21-20, last Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. We break down the big bowl game win and highlight the heroes.  

It was the consensus of the Navy Football Podcast team that there could be an upset in the Lockheed Armed Forces Bowl. We talk about the various reasons Navy could knock off Oklahoma, a storied program that plays in the powerful Southeastern Conference. Mike James of The Mid Report joins the pod to provide his analysis and expertise.

All four members of the Navy Football Podcast predicted an upset of archrival Army and we were right on target! Quarterback Blake Horvath and nose guard Landon Robinson led the way as Navy routed Army, 31-13. We have a very special guest for the Alumni Spotlight segment as former Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo joins to reminisce with Keenan Reynolds and Eric Kettani, two of his finest and most favorite players.

The Navy Football Podcast team previews the 125th Army-Navy Game, being held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. We discuss the offensive and defensive personnel of Army, which dismantled Tulane in the American Athletic Conference championship. We talk about the key players for Navy and review the keys to an upset victory. The Alumni Spotlight segment guest is Alexander Teich, who played a prominent role in helping Navy beat Army the last time "America's Game" was played at the NFL stadium in Landover. 

After struggling against Tulane, Navy backup quarterback Braxton Woodson had a coming out party during the second half of the East Carolina game, directing five touchdown drives to lead Navy to a 34-20 victory. We are joined by Navy cornerbacks coach Robert "RB" Green for the Alumni Spotlight segment and take an early look at the Army-Navy Game.

The Navy Football Podcast team previews Friday's matinee matchup at East Carolina. Former record-setting quarterback Keenan Reynolds addresses the importance of getting a win in the wake of the shutout loss to Tulane and in advance of the Dec. 14 showdown against archrival Army. We also discuss the quarterback situation with Blake Horvath questionable and backup Braxton Woodson likely to get the start. Clint Bruce, a legendary figure in Navy football history and a highly sought motivational speaker, is our Alumni Spotlight guest. 

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews last Saturday's ugly 35-0 shutout loss to Tulane. The Midshipmen could not get anything going on offense and the defense wound up getting worn down as the Green Wave possessed the ball for almost 36 minutes. In the Alumni Spotlight segment, we are joined by former Navy football player Evan Beard, who was recently named one of the most influential people in the world of art. We also discuss the Army-Navy game uniform reveals.

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the impressive victory over South Florida and previews Saturday's critical American Athletic Conference showdown with No. 25 Tulane. Eric Kettani praises the defensive performance versus USF, while fellow former Navy football great Keenan Reynolds talks about what it will take to upset Tulane. 

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews last Saturday's disappointing loss to Rice and looks ahead to this Saturday's road game against South Florida. How do the Midshipmen avoid suffering a three-game losing streak?

Navy football was a no-show at MetLife Stadium in a matchup of nationally ranked teams. The Midshipmen committed six unforced turnovers and the Fighting Irish capitalized on the way to a 51-14 victory. Navy needs to move on quickly as it heads to Houston to take on Rice, which just fired its head coach.

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the blowout victory over Charlotte and looks ahead at Saturday's nationally televised showdown against Notre Dame. Record-setting former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds talks about his experiences playing against Notre Dame and what it will take for the No. 24 Midshipmen to upset the 12th-ranked Fighting Irish. In the Alumni Spotlight segment, we talk to another former Navy quarterback in Ricky Dobbs, who was a member of Navy teams that beat Notre Dame three times in four years.

Undefeated Army (6-0) and Navy (5-0) both entered the national rankings this week. Coach Jeff Monken, whose Black Knights are No. 23 in the Associated Press poll, took a shot at the No. 25 Midshipmen during an appearance on the Pat McAfee show. Former Navy football greats Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds say Navy will do its talking on the field.

Navy football dominated on both sides of the ball in blowing out service academy rival Air Force, 34-7, in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series. The Navy Football podcast team breaks down the big win. Former Navy greats Keenan Reynolds and Eric Kettani highlight the outstanding play of quarterback Blake Horvath and snipe Eli Heidenreich among others. Producer Chris Servello cautions the Midshipmen to stay grounded despite the 5-0 start.

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the blowout victory over Alabama-Birmingham and previews this Saturday's service academy showdown against Air Force. The unbeaten Midshipmen (4-0) received six votes in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. During the Alumni Spotlight segment, we talk to former Navy offensive lineman Jake Zuzek, who was the hero the last time Navy beat Air Force in Colorado Springs. 

Navy football used a spectacular offensive performance to upset Memphis, the preseason favorite in the American Athletic Conference. In the wake of last Saturday's stunning 56-44 defeat of the Tigers, former record-setting Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds wonders what team in the American can beat the surprising Midshipmen! During the Alumni Spotlight segment, we talk to Navy Football Director of Player Development Brandon Jones. 

The Navy Football Podcast team takes an in-depth look at Saturday's big early-season matchup as Navy hosts Memphis, the preseason favorite to capture the American Athletic Conference championship. Frank Schenk, president of the Navy Football Brotherhood, is the subject of the Alumni Spotlight segment.

We review Navy's impressive 38-11 victory over Temple, which was a complete effort. Former Navy great Keenan Reynolds has high praise for the new Wing-T offense that is piling up points and yards. Producer Chris Servello gives kudos to the defense, which totally shut down Temple. Former Navy inside linebacker Diego Fagot, who has been playing professional football, is the Alumni Spotlight guest.

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews last Saturday's season opener and has high praise for the performance of the new Wing-T offense, which produced 437 total yards in the 49-21 blowout of Bucknell. Former Navy head coach and National Football Foundation Hall of Famer joins for the Alumni Spotlight segment with 2004 starting quarterback Aaron Polanco as the surprise guest. 

The official Navy Football Podcast begins its fourth year with the same cast --- moderator Bill Wagner of The Baltimore Sun and Capital Gazette newspapers, former Navy football greats Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds as well as producer Chris Servello. In Episode 1 of the 2024 season the team talks about the Wing-T offense the Midshipmen have installed and otherwise previews Saturday's season opener.

The Navy Football Podcast team closes out the 2023 season by breaking down the Army-Navy Game and discussing the state of the program. We are once again joined by special guest Mike James of The Mid Report.

The Navy Football Podcast team goes in-depth with previewing the 124th Army-Navy Game. In addition to the usual expert analysis from former Navy football players Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds, we are joined by Mike James of The Mid Report. Bill Wagner, longtime Navy football beat writer for The Capital and Baltimore Sun newspapers, moderates the pod. Producer Chris Servello, a Naval Academy graduate, brings the fan's perspective.  

The Navy Football Podcast team kicks off Army-Navy Game week by talking to New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona, a 2015 Naval Academy graduate. Cardona, a nine-year NFL veteran, talks about Gillette Stadium and the New England region hosting the Army-Navy game.

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews last Saturday's victory over East Carolina and looks ahead to Saturday's showdown with SMU in Dallas. Former Navy football greats Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds offer praise for the Navy defense and break down the continued uneven play of the offense. Producer Chris Servello, who brings a fan's perspective to the pod, believes the program has made progress this season. 

For the first time in nearly a month, the Navy Football Podcast team gets to discuss a win. Navy football put together its most complete game of the season in blowing out Alabama-Birmingham, 31-6. Former Navy football stars Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds break down the game, highlighting a superb performance by the defense and breakout effort by the offense. Producer Chris Servello cautions that it's not quite time to hold a parade down Stribling Walk. Moderator Bill Wagner agrees that Navy needs a duplicate performance on Senior Day against East Carolina. 

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the disappointing road loss to Temple, talks about Xavier Arline regaining the starting quarterback job and looks ahead to two straight home games against Alabama-Birmingham and East Carolina.

The Navy Football Podcast team tackles a number of topics while previewing Saturday's road game against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Former Navy stars Keenan Reynolds and Eric Kettani talk about the quarterback situation and the importance of finding an offensive identity. Moderator Bill Wagner and producer Chris Servello discuss the upcoming stretch of three games against teams with a combined record of 5-19. The team talks about a high-profile quarterback recruit from Pennsylvania who committed to Navy this week. 

The Navy Football Podcast team breaks down last Saturday's 17-6 loss to No. 22 Air Force in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series. Moderator Bill Wagner solicits analysis from former Navy greats Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds. Mike James of The Mid Report joins as special guest analyst, while producer Chris Servello provides a fan's perspective. 

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews Navy's 14-0 victory over Charlotte and previews Saturday's service academy showdown against Air Force. Record-breaking quarterback Keenan Reynolds evaluates the play of freshman quarterback Braxton Woodson. We interview Skip Orr from the fabled 1963 Navy football team for the Alumni Spotlight segment. Orr, who was Roger Staubach's favorite target, joined his former teammates in Annapolis this weekend as the 1963 Cotton Bowl team celebrates its 60th anniversary.

The Navy Football Podcast team presents an exclusive interview with legendary coach Paul Johnson, who is being inducted into the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame in December. Johnson was responsible for turning around the Navy football program as head coach from 2002 through 2007.    We also review Saturday's home victory over North Texas and look ahead to this Saturday's road game at Charlotte.

Bill Wagner and the Navy Football Podcast have the amazing opportunity to interview the greatest Navy football player ever, Roger Staubach. They're joined by retired Admiral Thomas Lynch, Staubach's football teammate and captain, former Academy superintendent, and Executive Chairman of Navy Football Podcast sponsor NewDay USA. We hope you enjoy this incredible episode.

Things couldn't have started better for Navy on Saturday as they jumped out to a 14–0 lead. USF would go on to score 21 unanswered points to regain the lead. And even though Navy continued to score for a season-high 30 points, USF fought through their mistakes to win 44–30. Bill Wagner, Keenan Reynolds, and Eric Kettani break it all down like nobody else can. Thanks for listening to the Navy Football Podcast.

Bill Wagner, Keenan Reynolds, and Eric Kettani look at Navy's chances against USF in what may be a tougher game than expected. They're joined by special guest Mike James, publisher of Mid Report and an Academy grad.

Bill and the crew break down Navy's 28–24 loss against Memphis. Hear what they liked to see, what they didn't, and their thoughts on what will end up being one of the wildest 4th quarters in all of college football this year. Hosted by Bill Wagner with Keenan Reynolds and Eric Kettani

Bill Wagner and the crew break down Navy's performance against Wagner and discuss the upcoming Thursday game in Memphis. It's a short week for Navy football!

Bill Wagner, Keenan Reynolds, and Eric Kettani preview Navy's home opener against the Wagner Seahawks. What does Navy football need to do to bounce back from a big loss in Ireland?

Bill Wagner, Keenan Reynolds, and Eric Kettani break down Navy's 42–3 loss against Notre Dame in Dublin. 

Bill Wagner, Keenan Reynolds, and Eric Kettani discuss Navy's decision to play two quarterbacks, Navy's chances against Notre Dame, and who they're excited to see on the field this season.