Despite the shared history between the two programs, many Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans oppose the idea of playing the Navy Midshipmen on a yearly basis.
Okay, “oppose” might not quite do it justice - they despise this game.
And there are plenty of valid reasons to feel this way. It’s a game that often leaves many Irish players battered and beaten, and is also frequently far too close for comfort. Its perceived benefits are few, and its perceived detriments are many.
But it will be an annual part of the schedule for the foreseeable future, so Notre Dame might as well steamroll them when they play.