Notre Dame and Navy meet following losses in previous outings
- Both programs enter the matchup following losses in their previous outings, as Notre Dame carries a 6-1 record while Navy sits at 2-5.
- Notre Dame holds a 4-3 record against the spread this season, while Navy stands at 2-5.
- Carr completed 27 of 49 passes for 261 yards without a touchdown or interception.
No. 5 Notre Dame and Navy meet on Oct. 31 at 12 p.m. EDT, with Notre Dame installed as a 29.5-point favorite. Both programs enter the matchup following losses in their previous outings, as Notre Dame carries a 6-1 record while Navy sits at 2-5.
Statistical Comparison and Spread
Notre Dame holds a 4-3 record against the spread this season, while Navy stands at 2-5. The Fighting Irish enter the contest averaging 41.1 points per game under an offense that produces 445.1 total yards per contest, ranking sixth nationally in scoring. Defensively, Notre Dame yields a national-best 234.9 total yards per game and 13.4 points per contest. Navy’s offense generates 426.6 yards per game, relying heavily on a rushing attack that ranks third in the FBS at 307.1 yards per contest. The Midshipmen defense allows 365.1 yards and 29.1 points per game.
Recent Game Results and Player Statistics
Notre Dame dropped a 28-24 decision to BYU on Oct. 17. Quarterback C.J. Carr completed 27 of 49 passes for 261 yards without a touchdown or interception. Nolan James Jr. rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, and Jaden Greathouse caught eight passes for 125 yards. On the season, Carr has thrown for 1,639 yards with 16 touchdowns and one interception while completing 66.8 percent of his passes. Jonaz Walton leads the Notre Dame ground game with 426 yards on 57 carries and three touchdowns, while Jordan Faison paces the receivers with 451 yards and four scores on 34 receptions.
Navy fell 49-39 to North Texas on Oct. 24. Quarterback Jackson Gutierrez went 7-of-10 passing for 133 yards and one touchdown, while adding 228 rushing yards and three scores on 27 carries. Michael Barrow contributed 92 yards and a touchdown on 21 rushing attempts, along with a 15-yard touchdown reception. Gutierrez has accumulated 692 passing yards with seven touchdowns and one interception alongside 868 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 150 carries this season. Jordan Collins leads the receiving corps with 212 yards and three touchdowns on six catches.
Upcoming Schedule and Game Details
The matchup will air nationally on ABC. Following the contest, Notre Dame hosts No. 1 Miami (FL) on Nov. 7. Navy hosts Temple on the same date.