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Navy Faces No. 10 Notre Dame in First Night Game at South Bend With Long Odds

Betting markets heavily favor Notre Dame following Navy's turnover-laden loss.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said of the rivalry with Navy: “We know how big this game is for both teams. The history of this rivalry game means a lot.” (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
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Overview

  • Navy’s 10-game win streak ended with a 31-17 loss at North Texas marked by three turnovers, red-zone failures and 197 rushing yards with four touchdowns allowed to Caleb Hawkins.
  • BetMGM lists Notre Dame as a 26.5-point favorite with a -5000 moneyline, while ESPN and Dimers models give the Irish roughly a 95–97% chance to win.
  • Notre Dame has won seven straight in the series, including a 51-14 victory last season when Navy committed six turnovers.
  • The Irish feature a productive backfield of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price combining for 1,415 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns, paired with a run defense allowing 89 yards per game.
  • Marcus Freeman framed Navy as an every-year rival and said Notre Dame will streamline defensive calls to handle the Midshipmen’s option-based attack.