Notre Dame and Army Face Off in Pivotal Shamrock Series Matchup at Yankee Stadium

The historic clash carries playoff implications for both teams, with Notre Dame eyeing a CFP spot and Army chasing an undefeated season.

Notre Dame, ranked No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings, needs a win against Army and USC to secure a playoff berth.
Army enters the game undefeated at 9-0, ranked No. 17, and remains in contention for a playoff spot as the top Group of 5 team is likely to qualify.
The game is part of Notre Dame's Shamrock Series, a tradition of playing neutral-site games in major cities, and marks the 100th anniversary of the iconic 'Four Horsemen' game against Army in New York City.
Notre Dame boasts one of the nation’s top defenses, while Army leads the country in rushing offense, setting up a key battle of strengths.
This is the 52nd meeting between the programs, with Notre Dame leading the series 39-8-4 and having won the last 15 matchups.