Overview
- Kickoff is set for Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Notre Dame Stadium with national coverage on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
- Sportsbooks list Notre Dame as a 26.5-point favorite with the total at 55.5 points.
- Dimers’ simulations give the Irish a 95% win probability and project a 39–13 final, leaning to Over 55.5.
- Notre Dame features freshman quarterback CJ Carr, a Shaun Alexander Award semifinalist with 2,057 passing yards, and running back Jermiyah Love, who has 894 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns.
- Navy enters 7-1 after a loss to North Texas and still has a theoretical CFP path via the AAC, with QB Blake Horvath powering an FBS-best rushing offense (926 rushing yards, 13 TDs).