Notre Dame Hosts Navy in Primetime With CFP Stakes, Heavy Odds
A commanding result could strengthen Notre Dame’s Playoff case in the committee’s first rankings.
Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET from Notre Dame Stadium on NBC, with streaming on Peacock and Fubo; Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge and Kathryn Tappen are on the call.
- BetMGM lists Notre Dame as roughly a 26 to 26.5-point favorite with a total near 55.5.
- Previews stress that style points matter, with a convincing performance viewed as important to Notre Dame’s CFP résumé.
- Navy’s triple-option rushing attack is highlighted as a preparation challenge, with one preview noting an FBS-best 317 rushing yards per game.
- Analysts broadly pick Notre Dame to win by varying margins (examples include 41–21, 37–26, 45–13), while previews spotlight Irish playmakers Jeremiyah Love and Will Pauling and Navy quarterback Blake Horvath as potential factors.