Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen
Notre Dame Fighting Irish6-1
Navy Midshipmen2-4Notre Dame brings a 6-1 record and one of the nation's stingier defenses into Gillette Stadium for a neutral-site Halloween showdown with Navy. The Irish have covered this matchup with authority in recent years, and BettorEdge is where you set your own number on the Midshipmen.
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- Notre Dame is 6-1 in 2026; Navy is 2-4
- Notre Dame has won five of the last six meetings by double digits
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The Matchup
Notre Dame is scoring 41.1 points per game in 2026 while allowing just 13.4, a combination that ranks among the nation's best by any measure. Navy is 2-4, scoring 28.2 per game and giving up 25.8. The Irish are on a one-game losing skid after falling at BYU; Navy also enters on a one-game losing skid following a road loss at UTSA. This game is played at a neutral site, Gillette Stadium.
Recent Series
In the last six meetings, Notre Dame has won all six, with the margin reaching 35-plus points in three of them. The two closest were a 3-point win in 2022 and a 28-point win in 2021. The 2024 meeting at MetLife Stadium ended 51-14. This series has been consistently one-sided, and nothing in Navy's 2026 results suggests a different outcome is likely.
How to play it
The price on Navy is extreme for good reason. If you see value in Notre Dame covering a large number, BettorEdge lets you post your own spread and find a taker without the vig a traditional sportsbook would charge.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs WisconsinW 41-13
- vs RiceW 52-0
- vs Michigan StateW 27-10
- at PurdueW 49-10
- at North CarolinaW 37-26
- vs StanfordW 58-7
- at BYUL 24-28
Went 10-2 in 2025. Current streak: L1.
- vs TowsonW 42-15
- at Florida AtlanticL 30-38
- at UABL 20-24
- at Air ForceL 9-14
- vs TulsaW 34-26
- at UTSAL 34-38
Went 11-2 in 2025. Current streak: L1.
Matchup history
Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Navy Midshipmen last played on Saturday, Nov 8, 2025, when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish won 49–10. Over the last 6 meetings: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 6, Navy Midshipmen 0.
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Preseason scouting report
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- CJ Carr returns at QB after a freshman season of 2,741 yards, 24 TDs, and 6 INTs
- Top two RBs from last season are gone, so third-string RB Aneyas Williams is expected to start (224 yards, 5 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season returns in Jordan Faison (640 yards, 4 TDs)
- Returning three starting offensive lineman that allowed 12 sacks in 2025 (T-7th in CFB)
Navy Midshipmen
- New defensive coordinator in Eric Lewis (Navy Safeties Coach)
- Starting QB from last season is gone, so backup QB Braxton Woodson is expected to start (110 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs; 414 yards, 6 TDs)
- All three backs from last season are gone, with the top returner being Charles Robinson (33 yards)
- Top two players in terms of receiving yards from last season are gone, with the top returner being Luke Hutchinson (134 yards, 3 TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen start?+
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Navy Midshipmen kicks off Saturday, Oct 31, 12:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen?+
No moneyline is posted on this game yet, so there is no favorite to name. College markets open later than NFL markets; when one posts, the side carrying the shorter price is the favorite.
What is the spread for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen?+
No spread is posted for this game yet. College markets open later and move more than NFL markets, and we would rather show you nothing than a number we cannot confirm.
What are Notre Dame and Navy's records in 2026?+
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 6-1 and the Navy Midshipmen are 2-4 this season. Notre Dame is scoring 41.1 points a game and allowing 13.4; Navy is scoring 28.2 and allowing 25.8.
When did Notre Dame and Navy last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Nov 8, 2025, when Notre Dame Fighting Irish won 49-10 at Notre Dame Stadium. Over the last 6 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Notre Dame has won 6 and Navy 0.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 31, 12:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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