The last time Notre Dame and Navy played, it was late August 2023 and the game was held in Ireland. Notre Dame partied, posting a 42-3 win for its sixth straight victory in the long series.

Bill Wagner, Navy football beat writer for Capital Gazette and The Sun, engaged in a question-and-answer exchange with Tim O’Malley of Irish Illustrated. Below are the Irish Illustrated

Notre Dame football will know soon enough Saturday that this isn't your typical Navy team. The Irish better be on upset/option alert