Backup quarterback Braxton Woodson ran for 103 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Alex Tecza added 126 rushing yards with two TDs and Navy upset No. 24 South Florida 41-38 on Saturday in Annapolis, Md.

The Midshipmen (8-2, 6-1 American) tightened their grip on the conference lead, drawing closer to a berth in the championship game despite starting quarterback Blake Horvath leaving a second-half shootout with an apparent right leg issue.

Slotback Eli Heidenreich finished with five catches for 146 yards and broke Navy's career receiving yards record.

Byrum Brown powered South Florida (7-3, 4-2) with 327 yards and two touchdowns through the air plus 136 rushing yards and two more scores.

Both of Brown's rushing touchdowns came after halftime, the latter a QB draw that turned into a

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