For Brian Kelly’s Notre Dame football team, not only is Saturday the first game in a series of games that will define the playoff outlook for the Irish, but it is the first game in a series of games that features an extensive amount of travel.
Navy is 2-5 on the year with wins against Memphis and Lehigh. The matchup between Notre Dame and Navy often provides the chance for an upset because of the rivalry element. However, this seems unlikely this year as the Midshipmen are struggling more than usual under coach Ken Niumatalolo. But even amidst these struggles, there are certainly Navy players who have the ability to challenge the Notre Dame squad.