Notre Dame and Army to Renew Historic Rivalry at Yankee Stadium
The century-old matchup carries playoff implications as both teams face off in the Shamrock Series game on Saturday.
- Notre Dame (9-1) and Army (9-0) will play at Yankee Stadium as part of the Shamrock Series, marking 100 years since their iconic 1924 matchup at the Polo Grounds.
- Army enters the game with a 13-game winning streak and the nation’s top rushing offense, while Notre Dame has won eight straight games with dominant defensive performances.
- Both teams are ranked in the AP Top 25 and remain in contention for College Football Playoff berths, though a loss will likely eliminate the defeated team from playoff consideration.
- The rivalry is steeped in history, with Notre Dame’s legendary 'Four Horsemen' backfield debuting their nickname during the 1924 game, which propelled the Fighting Irish into football lore.
- Saturday’s game will be played in front of a pro-Notre Dame crowd, as the matchup is designated a Notre Dame home game under Shamrock Series rules.