Navy projected starting lineup and depth chart for Commander-in-Chief Game | 2024-25 College football season 

The Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen enter America's Game on Saturday with the Commander-in-Chief Trophy on the line. Both teams have already won their matchups against Air Force. They take the field at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET.

While the Black Knights are coming off an AAC win, the Midshipmen started the season with six straight wins before dropping the games against Notre Dame, Rice and Tulane. Army is the favorite against Navy this year, but the latter enjoys a lead in the overall head-to-head 62-55-7.

Here's a closer look at Navy's projected starting lineup and depth chart for America's Game.

Navy projected starting lineup and depth chart for America's Game

Offensive Positions

WR-X (Wide Receiver X):

Starter: Nathan Kent

• 2nd: Regis Velez
• 3rd: Luke Hutchison

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Connor McMahon

• 2nd: Caden Hooper
• 3rd: Michael Whitehouse

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Ben Purvis

• 2nd: Greyson Crawford
• 3rd: Jaylin Acevedo

C (Center):

Starter: Brent Self

• 2nd: Cam Nichols
• 3rd: Jake Polito

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Cam Nichols

• 2nd: Hoke Smith II
• 3rd: Jaylin Acevedo

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Javan Bouton

• 2nd: Creedyn Foulger
• 3rd: Michael Whitehouse

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Cody Howard (Questionable - Undisclosed)

• 2nd: Thomas Scully
• 3rd: Jake Norris

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Blake Horvath (Probable - Ribs)

• 2nd: Braxton Woodson
• 3rd: Jackson Gutierrez

SB-A (Slot Back A):

Starter: Brandon Chatman

• 2nd: Tyler Bradley
• 3rd: Amin Hassan

SB-Z (Slot Back Z):

Starter: Eli Heidenreich

• 2nd: Isaiah Bryant
• 3rd: TK Hodges

FB (Fullback):

Starter: Alex Tecza

• 2nd: Daba Fofana
• 3rd: Shane Reynolds

Defensive Positions

DE (Defensive End):

Starter: Justin Reed

• 2nd: Tyler Narayan
• 3rd: Chreign LaFond

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: Landon Robinson

• 2nd: Griffen Willis
• 3rd: Xavyer Arrington

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: Matt Reyes

• 2nd: Kendall Whiteside

RAID:

Starter: Luke Pirris

• 2nd: Dylan Spelios
• 3rd: Jordan Sanders

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Kyle Jacob

• 2nd: Marcus Bleazard
• 3rd: Coleman Cauley

WLB (Weak-Side Linebacker):

Starter: Colin Ramos

• 2nd: Job Grant
• 3rd: MarcAnthony Parker

STRIK (Strike Safety):

Starter: Jaxson Campbell

• 2nd: Kenneth McShan
• 3rd: Conner Lessane

FCB (Field Cornerback):

Starter: Andrew Duhart

• 2nd: Bryce Allen
• 3rd: Phillip Hamilton

BAN (Boundary Safety):

Starter: Mbiti Williams Jr.

• 2nd: Giuseppe Sessi
• 3rd: Joshua Switzer

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Rayuan Lane III

• 2nd: Matthew Seliga
• 3rd: Adam Walker II

BCB (Boundary Cornerback):

Starter: Dashaun Peele

• 2nd: Greg Johnson II
• 3rd: Justin Ross

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Riley Riethman

• 2nd: Jacob Carlson

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Nathan Kirkwood

• 2nd: Lance Gossett

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Lance Gossett

• 2nd: Jacob Carlson

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Rayne Fry

• 2nd: Kellen Grave de Peralta

H (Holder):

Starter: Riley Riethman

• 2nd: Jacob Carlson

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Eli Heidenreich

• 2nd: Brandon Chatman

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Isaiah Bryant

• 2nd: Tyler Bradley (Questionable - Undisclosed)

Who do you think will win the Commander-in-Chief Trophy when the Army Black Knights face off against the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.