- Matchup: Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN
- Broadcast: NBC Peacock
- Odds/Point Spread: Fighting Irish favored by (-25.0)
- Total Points Over-Under: 56
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This Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Navy Midshipmen (record: 7-1) will visit Notre Dame Stadium to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (record: 6-2). The Midshipmen are currently underdogs by 25.0 points, with the total points set at 56.
The Navy Midshipmen enter this contest with a solid 7-1 record for the current season. In their previous game, they faced the North Texas Mean Green, suffering a defeat with a score of 31-17. Defensively, the Midshipmen allowed 190 rushing yards on 45 attempts, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. Additionally, their pass defense permitted 19 completions out of 24 attempts, yielding 234 passing yards and a completion rate of 79.2%. Overall, they ran 58 plays, amassing a total of 391 yards. Offensively, Navy executed 44 rushing attempts for a remarkable 311 yards, averaging 7.1 yards per carry.
This season, the Midshipmen have accumulated a total of 3,730 yards. In terms of scoring, Navy has recorded 7 touchdown passes and 30 rushing touchdowns, while turning the ball over to their opponents 9 times. They have achieved 171 first downs and incurred 50 penalties totaling 425 yards. Offensively, Navy averages 317.3 rushing yards, ranking them first nationally. When it comes to scoring, the Midshipmen average 34.8 points per game.
Defensively, the Midshipmen have surrendered 2,030 passing yards, ranking 96th in NCAA Division 1. They have allowed an average of 253.8 passing yards per game, with a 64.2% completion rate against them. In total, they are giving up 380.0 yards per game, positioning them 82nd nationally. They have allowed 12 touchdowns via the air and 12 on the ground, permitting an average of 3.6 yards per carry and 126.3 rushing yards per game this season. Over 8 games, they have allowed a total of 1,010 rushing yards and are ranked 66th in Division 1 for opponent scoring, giving up an average of 24.0 points per game.
The Fighting Irish come into this matchup with a 6-2 record this season. In their most recent game, they achieved a victory against the Boston College Eagles, winning 25-10. Defensively, Notre Dame allowed 33 rushing attempts for just 12 yards (averaging 0.4 yards per rush). Their pass defense recorded a completion rate of 66.7%, yielding 269 yards on 30 completions from 45 passes. The Fighting Irish had a total offensive output of 458 yards over 55 plays (8.3 yards per play), averaging 5.5 yards per attempt on 29 carries for 159 rushing yards.
In terms of scoring, the Fighting Irish are currently 14th in the nation, averaging 37.4 points per game. Notre Dame’s offense generates an average of 461.6 yards per game, ranking them 17th in college football. They have incurred 448 yards in penalties from 50 infractions, placing them 86th in college football for penalties. Throughout the season, they have thrown 4 interceptions and allowed 4 fumbles, accumulating a total of 188 first downs. They have tallied 2,192 passing yards, averaging 274.0 yards per game, which positions them 26th in Division 1. Additionally, they have rushed for a total of 1,501 yards this season, averaging 187.6 rushing yards per game.
On the defensive side, Notre Dame has relinquished 717 rushing yards (89.6 yards per game) and 6 rushing touchdowns thus far. In the air, they have allowed 11 passing touchdowns and an average of 258.6 passing yards per game, ranking them 120th in college football. This season, they have given up 159 points and recovered 2 fumbles while securing 16 interceptions. The Fighting Irish defense has participated in 546 plays, ranking them 56th in Division 1. They average 19.9 points allowed per game, placing them 29th nationally.
Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling Midshipmen vs. Fighting Irish college football matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on the Fighting Irish -25.0
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