The No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-1) and the No. 24 Navy Midshipmen (6-0) square off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

The Fighting Irish are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -14) versus the Midshipmen. The over/under for this game is 50.5 points.

Below you’ll find our preview for this this game between the Fighting Irish and the Midshipmen, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Notre Dame vs. Navy betting lines

• Spread favorite: Fighting Irish (-14)
• Moneyline: Fighting Irish (-610), Midshipmen (+431)
• Total: 50.5 points
• TV Channel: ABC
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Notre Dame vs. Navy betting info and stats

Notre Dame is 5-2-0 against the spread in seven opportunities so far this season. Notre Dame has covered the spread two times when favored by at least 14 points (a 2-2 ATS record). Notre Dame has been favored on the moneyline six times this season, and sports a 5-1 record in those games. Navy has an against-the-spread record of 5-1-0 so far this season. Navy has played a game as the underdog on the moneyline once this season, and won that game.

Notre Dame vs. Navy recent stats and trends

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

• Notre Dame has covered the spread in each of its last three matchups while going 3-0 overall.
• The final combined score of the past three Notre Dame games has gone over the set total twice.
• The past three Notre Dame games averaged 3.5 fewer points (47) than this matchup’s over/under.

Navy Midshipmen

• Navy has covered the spread in each of its past three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• Navy and its opponents have hit the over all three times in those games.
• The past three Navy games averaged 0.5 fewer points (50) than this matchup’s over/under.

Notre Dame vs. Navy key players

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

• Riley Leonard has been a dual threat for Notre Dame so far this season. He has 1,182 passing yards, completing 66.7% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 456 yards (65.1 ypg) on 75 carries with 10 rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Jeremiyah Love, has carried the ball 77 times for 462 yards (66.0 per game) and seven touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 149 receiving yards on 15 catches with one touchdown through the air.
• Beaux Collins’ leads his squad with 317 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 26 catches (out of 42 targets) and scored one touchdown.
• Jaden Greathouse has caught 17 passes for 202 yards (28.9 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Howard Cross III has 4.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• Jack Kiser, Notre Dame’s tackle leader, has 32 tackles this year.
• Xavier Watts has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 22 tackles and three passes defended.

Navy Midshipmen

• Blake Horvath has thrown for 888 yards on 46-of-72 passing with 10 touchdowns and one interception this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 621 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
• Alex Tecza has run for 306 yards across 49 attempts, scoring seven touchdowns.
• Eli Heidenreich’s 485 receiving yards (80.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 23 catches on 31 targets with five touchdowns.
• Brandon Chatman has racked up 177 receiving yards (29.5 yards per game) and three touchdowns on nine receptions.
• Nathan Kent has racked up 95 reciving yards (15.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Justin Reed leads the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
• Colin Ramos is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 45 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack.
• Dashaun Peele has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 14 tackles, 3.0 TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended to his name.