Navy to Face UTSA at Alamodome on Saturday
Quarterback Jackson Gutierrez prepares to lead the Midshipmen against the Roadrunners.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Football
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Navy travels to the Alamodome to take on UTSA this Saturday. Starting quarterback Jackson Gutierrez is expected to lead the Navy offense in the matchup.
Why it matters
The game represents a pivotal opportunity for Navy, which holds a 2-3 overall record, to improve its 1-2 American Conference standing. The performance of the quarterback position remains a focal point as the team navigates recent injury recovery.
Jackson Gutierrez recorded 232 rushing yards on 41 carries in a win against Tulsa, following a 134-yard performance across 34 carries against UAB. Senior safety Giuseppe Sessi enters the game with 32 total tackles this season.
The players
Jackson Gutierrez
He is a junior quarterback for Navy who emerged as the starter during the current season.
Giuseppe Sessi
He is a starting senior safety for the Navy football team who has recorded 32 tackles this season.
Braxton Woodson
He is a Navy quarterback currently recovering from an ankle sprain.
The details
Jackson Gutierrez took over as the starting quarterback for Navy during his junior season following an ankle sprain for Braxton Woodson. While Gutierrez has seen significant workload, Woodson is making progress in his recovery and may share playing time on Saturday.
Timeline
Navy plays UTSA at the Alamodome on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Jackson Gutierrez started against UAB on Sept. 25.
Gutierrez played his final high school game on Nov. 25, 2023.
Season Trajectory
This matchup impacts Navy's path toward bowl eligibility within the American Athletic Conference standings. The game serves as a crucial test for the coaching staff to determine the permanent rotation at the quarterback position.
The potential return of Braxton Woodson to split time with Jackson Gutierrez could alter the team's rushing efficiency and offensive rhythm. Fans should monitor the pre-game roster reports to see if Gutierrez continues his high-volume carry load of over 30 attempts per game.
The takeaway
The game highlights the tactical adjustments required when dealing with quarterback injuries in a run-heavy offensive system. Success for the team will depend on how efficiently the rotation between Gutierrez and Woodson manages the ball against the UTSA defense.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Express-News.
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