NAVY KEY: PERFECT EXECUTION OF BLOCKING ASSIGNMENTS
Navy’s only chance is to mount lengthy drives that take time off the clock and end with points. In order to accomplish that game-plan the Midshipmen must eliminate the missed assignments. This needs to the offensive line’s finest hour with center Ford Higgins and right tackle Andrew Wood leading a command performance. Failing to execute blocks is not an option. Notre Dame has several outstanding defenders capable of disrupting the triple-option. Navy needs to effectively block defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, middle linebacker Te’von Cooney, outside linebacker Drue Tranquill, cornerback Julian Love and free safety Alohi Gilman.