Peele returns 2 interceptions for TDs, No. 25 Navy overpowers Charlotte 51-17
Navy cornerback Dashaun Peele (1) runs back an interception for a touchdown against Charlotte during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Nick Wass]
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Cornerback Dashaun Peele became the first Navy player to return two interceptions for touchdowns in a game, Blake Horvath threw three scoring passes and the No. 25 Midshipmen routed Charlotte 51-17 on Saturday. Navy improved to 6-0 for the first time since 1979 and is 4-0 in the American Athletic Conference. The Midshipmen are bowl-eligible for the first time since 2019. Charlotte dropped to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in conference play. Peele had a 61-yard return and an 84-yarder. Navy forced five turnovers, its most since 2019. Horvath was 7 of 13 for 117 yards. He has 10 touchdown passes this season, three shy of the school record set by Ricky Dobbs in 2010. Navy fullback Alex Tecza scored three touchdowns in the first quarter.
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Navy tight end Cody Howard, left, celebrates with running back Eli Heidenreich (22) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charlotte, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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