Notre Dame Set to Face Navy in Week 9 College Football Matchup

The No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are preparing to face the Navy Midshipmen at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Saturday, with the game set to begin at noon ET. Notre Dame, coming off a bye week after a loss to BYU, is a 30.5-point favorite against Navy, which has struggled this season with a 2-5 record under coach Brian Newberry.

Navy has had a challenging start, marked by 10 turnovers and only four takeaways. In contrast, Notre Dame boasts the second-best turnover margin in the nation, with 16 takeaways and just two turnovers. The Midshipmen's offense averages 307.7 rushing yards per game, but they have scored 14 points or fewer in each of their last three matchups against Notre Dame.

Notre Dame's quarterback CJ Carr recently experienced a dip in performance, with a passer rating below 100 for the first time in his career. The Fighting Irish are still in contention for a College Football Playoff berth, with a significant game against No. 1 Miami on the horizon. SportsLine's model predicts a low-scoring game, estimating a total of 50 points between the two teams.