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Blake Horvath injury update: Navy QB out vs Notre Dame

Navy football quarterback Blake Horvath will reportedly miss the Midshipmen’s game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 8, according to multiple reports.

Horvath, one of the best dual-threat signal-callers in college football this season, was considered a game-time decision due to an upper-body injury he suffered against North Texas last week, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Horvath, a second-year starter, has 926 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns this season in Navy’s run-heavy scheme. He has also passed for 1,143 yards with seven touchdowns to five interceptions.

Braxton Woodson will start for Navy, per Thamel. Here’s what to know of Horvath’s injury:

Blake Horvath injury update

Horvath will reportedly miss Navy-Notre Dame due to an upper-body injury he suffered against North Texas on Nov. 1.

The star dual-threat quarterback’s injury isn’t considered long-term, according to Thamel, and there’s a chance he returns for Navy’s game against South Florida next week. Horvath’s absence is a significant blow to Navy’s chances against No. 10 Notre Dame.

Horvath completed 8 of 14 passes for 80 yards and two interceptions in a 31-17 loss vs. the Mean Green, adding 19 carries for 112 yards and a score.

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