Navy at Notre Dame Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025
The Midshipmen travel to South Bend to take on the Fighting Irish at home in a marquee rivalry game on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Don’t bet blind—our free college football predictions show you where the value is.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Analysis
Notre Dame arrives looking strong. They rank 22nd in total offense (462.1 yards per game) and 11th in scoring (39.1 points per game).Defensively, the Irish allow 21.3 points per game and 357.9 total yards per game.
Key Players:
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QB CJ Carr — Passing yards leader at 2,057 yards so far.
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RB Jeremiyah Love — Leading rusher 894 yards.
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WR Jordan Faison — Leading receiver 518 yards.
Strengths: Balanced and efficient offense, elite scoring metrics, stout defense. Weaknesses: Some issues defending big plays (e.g., big-play yards allowed) — 6.5 yards per play allowed in first half vs Purdue.
Navy Midshipmen Analysis
Navy continues to lean hard into its rushing identity. Team stats show a dominant rushing approach: 317.3 rushing yards per game. Their passing totals are much more modest (158.9 yards per game).
Key Players:
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QB/runner Blake Horvath — Leads team with 1,143 passing yards and 926 rushing yards.
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WR Eli Heidenreich — Receiving leader with 575 yards.
Strengths: Exceptional rushing production, disciplined option-style offense, time-of-possession edge when it works. Weaknesses: Passing game remains limited, secondary can be susceptible to big plays, third-down offense via pass is weak.
Standout Players & Key Notes
Notre Dame:
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CJ Carr will be critical in both passing and managing the game.
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The Irish must avoid breakdowns on big plays — their run defense and secondary must be sharp.
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Love and Faison give them playmakers on the ground and through the air.
Navy:
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Blake Horvath’s dual-threat capability forces defenses to account for him.
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The run game must dominate early to keep Notre Dame’s offense off the field.
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Navy’s defense must convert stops and create short fields if they hope to compete.
Notre Dame vs Navy Prediction Reasoning
This game leans toward Notre Dame given their superior offense and well-rounded team metrics. Navy’s rushing attack gives them an angle, but the Irish defense is better prepared for the option than many opponents. On the flip side, Navy’s passing limitations may prevent them from capitalizing if they get behind.
Expect Notre Dame to control the tempo, especially at home, and avoid the upset. Navy will fight, but likely will fall short.
Final Score Projection: Notre Dame 35, Navy 17
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