Notre Dame vs. Navy prediction & betting tips - October 26
The No. 12-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to face the No. 24-ranked Navy Midshipmen at a neutral site on Saturday, as the rivals meet for the 97th time. The Fighting Irish hold an 82-13-1 record in the series. They are 6-1, with their only loss via a shocking upset to the Northern Illinois Huskies.
Meanwhile, the Midshipmen are 6-0, with a 4-0 mark in American Athletic Conference games. It will mark the first matchup with both teams ranked since 2019.
Notre Dame vs. Navy game details
Game: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Navy Midshipmen
Date and Time: Saturday, Oct. 26, 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Notre Dame vs. Navy betting odds and spread
Notre Dame vs. Navy key stats
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are averaging 34.6 points per game, which ranks 26th out of 134 teams in the nation. They also average 189.0 passing yards and 209.6 rushing yards per game, ranking 105th in passing offense and 17th in rushing offense. They have allowed 11.9 ppg, which ranks fifth in the nation, and 165.9 passing yards and 113.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 13th and 30th, respectively.
This is Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman's third full season in charge and has a 25-9 record. He previously held assistant positions with the Kent State Golden Flashes, Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bearcats, Purdue Boilermakers and the Fighting Irish.
Meanwhile, the Navy Midshipmen are averaging 44.8 ppg, which ranks fourth in the nation. They are 125th in passing offense and fourth in rushing offense, with 161.0 passing yards and 274.8 rushing yards per game. They have allowed 19.7 ppg, which ranks 30th, 224.7 passing yards and 162.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 82nd and 92nd, respectively.
Navy coach Brian Newberry is in his second season and has led the program to an 11-7 record. This is his first head coaching gig after being in various assistant positions with several Division II and FCS programs, and the Kennesaw State Owls and the Midshipmen.
Notre Dame vs. Navy betting prediction
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Navy Midshipmen are both playing well this season. Notre Dame has an elite defensive unit, while Navy is elite on the offensive side of the ball. While the Irish are favored, the Midshipmen should be able to keep things close. Look for the Midshipmen to lose by no more than 12 points.
Pick: Navy Midshipmen +12.5 (-105)