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Notre Dame Hosts Navy in First Night Game at Notre Dame Stadium, Heavy Favorite

The matchup arrives with Notre Dame protecting its playoff positioning as Navy seeks a response to turnover and tackling lapses.

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

  • Oddsmakers list Notre Dame as a 26.5-point favorite, with predictive models giving the Irish roughly a 95–96% win probability.
  • Navy brings the nation’s top rushing attack at about 317 yards per game, led by dual-threat quarterback Blake Horvath, who averages 115.8 rushing yards and has 20 total touchdowns.
  • Notre Dame counters with a run defense allowing about 89 yards per game and a backfield tandem of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price that has combined for 1,415 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.
  • Coach Marcus Freeman tailored preparation for Navy’s option, using freshman Blake Hebert to simulate Horvath on the scout team and streamlining defensive calls for speed and discipline.
  • Navy’s 31-17 defeat at North Texas featured three turnovers and 197 rushing yards with four touchdowns allowed to Caleb Hawkins, renewing focus on ball security and tackling.