Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction, CFB Week 9 Predictions, October 31, 2026: Who wins?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction, CFB Week 9 Predictions, October 31, 2026: Who wins?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win. Key stats and form. Full game preview.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win |
| When is kickoff? | October 31, 2026, 12:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM MT |
| Where is the game? | Gillette Stadium |
| Which team is at home? | Neutral site |
| Current records | Notre Dame Fighting Irish 6-1; Navy Midshipmen 2-5 |
| What is being predicted? | The outright winner |
| Research cutoff | October 25, 2026 |
The main point in Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction is the difference between each team’s normal performance and the game it needs to win this week. Notre Dame’s much stronger scoring profile gives the Irish several ways to win this neutral-site meeting in Foxborough. Navy’s option attack still changes the preparation. The Irish must stay disciplined on assignment football and avoid trying to solve every play with one aggressive defender. Offensively, Notre Dame needs to value each possession because Navy can use significant time between scoring chances.
This is a neutral-site game at Gillette Stadium. Notre Dame Fighting Irish have scored 41.1 points per game and allowed 13.4; Navy Midshipmen have scored 29.7 and allowed 29.1.
The winner-only approach follows the basic distinction explained in our college football betting guide. Readers can find the matchup at YouWager; the analysis here selects a team rather than quoting a price.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head results
| Date | Site for Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Score for Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2025 | Home | 49-10 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Neutral | 51-14 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
The available 2024–2025 schedules contain 2 completed meetings between these teams. Notre Dame Fighting Irish won 2; Navy Midshipmen won 0.
Our Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction puts more weight on current execution than on a past jersey-to-jersey result. The broader history of college football is useful context; it cannot tell us whether this year’s offensive line will handle this week’s pressure. The practical comparison remains the two current rosters and the situations they are likely to face.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: betting trends that matter
For Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction, Notre Dame Fighting Irish bring a 6-1 straight-up record, including 3-0 at home and 2-1 in true road games. The team has a 1-game loss streak. Its current-season close-game record is 0-1 in games decided by eight points or fewer.
For Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction, Navy Midshipmen bring a 2-5 straight-up record, including 2-1 at home and 0-4 in true road games. The team has a 2-game loss streak. Its current-season close-game record is 1-4 in games decided by eight points or fewer.
The sample still needs restraint: Notre Dame Fighting Irish have played 7 games and Navy Midshipmen have played 7. As the idea of sample variability suggests, a short run can move quickly. A turnover-heavy win is less convincing than repeated success in normal down-and-distance situations. Our handicapping guide offers a broader framework for comparing evidence without turning one result into a rule.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: side-by-side team statistics
| 2026 season measure | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Navy Midshipmen |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-1 | 2-5 |
| Scoring average | 41.1 | 29.7 |
| Points allowed per game | 13.4 | 29.1 |
| Passing yards per game | 261.7 | 122.7 |
| Rushing yards per game | 183.4 | 307.7 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 8.4 | 9.8 |
| Yards per rush | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Third-down conversion % | 44.0 | 43.2 |
| Offensive interceptions | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks allowed | 2 | 9 |
| Defensive sacks | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 10 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 2 | 10 |
| Turnover margin | 8 | -7 |
| Field goals made | 10 | 4 |
| Field goals attempted | 11 | 7 |
The table supports Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction by separating scoring results from the ways those results are created. Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the selection, but the opposing production deserves attention. Passing efficiency, rushing efficiency and third-down performance describe different problems for a defense. None should be used as a substitute for opponent quality, and season totals should not be presented as if they were already adjusted for schedule strength. The figures come from the teams’ current matchup data and completed schedules.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: Notre Dame Fighting Irish last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | Result | Team points–opponent points | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Away | BYU Cougars | L | 24-28 | 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Home | Stanford Cardinal | W | 58-7 | 2026 |
| Oct 03, 2026 | Away | North Carolina Tar Heels | W | 37-26 | 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Away | Purdue Boilermakers | W | 49-10 | 2026 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Home | Michigan State Spartans | W | 27-10 | 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Home | Rice Owls | W | 52-0 | 2026 |
| Sep 06, 2026 | Neutral | Wisconsin Badgers | W | 41-13 | 2026 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Away | Stanford Cardinal | W | 49-20 | 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Home | Syracuse Orange | W | 70-7 | 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Away | Pittsburgh Panthers | W | 37-15 | 2025 |
The ten-game window for Notre Dame Fighting Irish contains 9 wins and 1 loss, with 44.4 points scored and 13.6 allowed per game. It includes the most recent completed games, including 2025 postseason results where applicable; it is not a claim that ten games have already been played in 2026. For Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction, the current-season numbers deserve more weight than older results because personnel and coaching roles can change between seasons.
The newest result was a loss against BYU Cougars on Oct 17, 2026, with Notre Dame Fighting Irish scoring 24 and allowing 28. Over the latest five completed games, the team is 4-1, averaging 39.0 points for and 16.2 against.
The strongest margin in this window came against Syracuse Orange: 70-7. The toughest margin came against BYU Cougars: 24-28.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: Navy Midshipmen last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | Result | Team points–opponent points | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | Home | North Texas Mean Green | L | 39-49 | 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Away | UTSA Roadrunners | L | 34-38 | 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Home | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | W | 34-26 | 2026 |
| Oct 03, 2026 | Away | Air Force Falcons | L | 9-14 | 2026 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Away | UAB Blazers | L | 20-24 | 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Away | Florida Atlantic Owls | L | 30-38 | 2026 |
| Sep 05, 2026 | Home | Towson Tigers | W | 42-15 | 2026 |
| Jan 02, 2026 | Neutral | Cincinnati Bearcats | W | 35-13 | 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Neutral | Army Black Knights | W | 17-16 | 2025 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Away | Memphis Tigers | W | 28-17 | 2025 |
The ten-game window for Navy Midshipmen contains 5 wins and 5 losses, with 28.8 points scored and 25.0 allowed per game. It includes the most recent completed games, including 2025 postseason results where applicable; it is not a claim that ten games have already been played in 2026. For Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction, the current-season numbers deserve more weight than older results because personnel and coaching roles can change between seasons.
The newest result was a loss against North Texas Mean Green on Oct 24, 2026, with Navy Midshipmen scoring 39 and allowing 49. Over the latest five completed games, the team is 1-4, averaging 27.2 points for and 30.2 against.
The strongest margin in this window came against Towson Tigers: 42-15. The toughest margin came against North Texas Mean Green: 39-49.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: offensive matchup
The passing side of Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction starts with a comparison of 8.4 yards per attempt for Notre Dame Fighting Irish and 9.8 for Navy Midshipmen. A team producing more yards per throw may have more ways to escape a stalled possession, but that figure can also be lifted by a few long plays.
The running-game question in Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction is whether Notre Dame Fighting Irish can reproduce its 4.9-yard average against a different front, and whether Navy Midshipmen can sustain its own 5.7-yard rate. The team that gets useful gains without committing extra receivers to protection can keep more options available.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish: offensive profile
Notre Dame Fighting Irish have averaged 41.1 points across 7 completed games this season. The offense has produced 261.7 passing yards and 183.4 rushing yards per game.
The passing numbers for Notre Dame Fighting Irish show 66.8% completions, 8.4 yards per attempt, 17 touchdowns and 1 interception on 217 attempts. The completion rate supports a patient passing plan, with shorter throws keeping the offense in workable situations.
On the ground, Notre Dame Fighting Irish have 1,284 yards from 261 carries, a 4.9-yard average, with 17 rushing touchdowns. That production gives the offense a reasonable way to stay balanced without requiring an explosive run every series.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish have converted 37 of 84 third downs, or 44.0%. That rate is a useful support for sustained drives, but the down-and-distance mix still matters.
Protection is another clear part of the matchup. Notre Dame Fighting Irish have allowed 2 sacks, while Navy Midshipmen have recorded 15 defensive sacks.
Navy Midshipmen: offensive profile
Navy Midshipmen have averaged 29.7 points across 7 completed games this season. The offense has produced 122.7 passing yards and 307.7 rushing yards per game.
The passing numbers for Navy Midshipmen show 47.7% completions, 9.8 yards per attempt, 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 88 attempts. The completion rate leaves room for stalled drives, making clean protection and useful early-down gains especially important.
On the ground, Navy Midshipmen have 2,154 yards from 377 carries, a 5.7-yard average, with 21 rushing touchdowns. That production gives the offense a reasonable way to stay balanced without requiring an explosive run every series.
Navy Midshipmen have converted 35 of 81 third downs, or 43.2%. That rate is a useful support for sustained drives, but the down-and-distance mix still matters.
Protection is another clear part of the matchup. Navy Midshipmen have allowed 9 sacks, while Notre Dame Fighting Irish have recorded 15 defensive sacks.
Ball security, field position and finishing drives
Notre Dame Fighting Irish have 10 takeaways and 2 giveaways, for a turnover margin of 8. The relevant issue against Navy Midshipmen is how much of that margin comes from repeatable pressure and how much comes from plays that may not recur.
Navy Midshipmen have 3 takeaways and 10 giveaways, for a turnover margin of -7. The relevant issue against Notre Dame Fighting Irish is how much of that margin comes from repeatable pressure and how much comes from plays that may not recur.
Kicking can become decisive if the game stays within one score. Notre Dame Fighting Irish have made 10 of 11 field-goal attempts, while Navy Midshipmen have made 4 of 7.
Players whose season production shapes the game
| Team | Season role | Player | Reported production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Passing leader | CJ Carr | 129/193, 1,639 YDS, 16 TD, 1 INT |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Rushing leader | Jonaz Walton | 57 CAR, 426 YDS, 3 TD |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Receiving leader | Jordan Faison | 34 REC, 451 YDS, 4 TD |
| Navy Midshipmen | Passing leader | Jackson Gutierrez | 33/65, 715 YDS, 7 TD, 1 INT |
| Navy Midshipmen | Rushing leader | Jackson Gutierrez | 149 CAR, 872 YDS, 12 TD |
| Navy Midshipmen | Receiving leader | Jordan Collins | 6 REC, 212 YDS, 3 TD |
The players listed above give Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction a more specific focus than a team record alone. They are season statistical leaders, not a claim that every player has been cleared for kickoff or will receive a fixed workload.
Venue, game script and the route to an upset
The setting for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction is Gillette Stadium, with kickoff listed at 12:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM MT. Because this is a neutral-site game, the nominal home designation should not be treated as a normal on-campus advantage. The published schedule should be checked again if a broadcast change affects kickoff.
The preferred script in Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction is for Notre Dame Fighting Irish to build a lead through ordinary possessions rather than needing a defensive touchdown or a special-teams return. Its season record is 6-1, with a +27.7 scoring margin per game. Navy Midshipmen wants the opposite: a game that remains close enough for a single turnover, fourth-down stop or late drive to change the result. That is why the early possessions matter even when the final pick is based on the full season.
The main risk to Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction is straightforward. Navy can make the game feel shorter by keeping the chains moving. Notre Dame must make tackles without allowing the option pitch to become an explosive play. A good pregame case still needs to survive what happens on the field. If Navy Midshipmen consistently creates easier third downs while Notre Dame Fighting Irish repeatedly faces long-yardage situations, the game would be moving away from the script behind this selection.
Keeping the wager tied to the actual winner helps separate the prediction from other markets. Our moneyline betting guide explains that format. Before using YouWager, readers should check the game’s current status and the final availability news. A team-to-win opinion should not be converted into a guaranteed score, a supposed lock or a reason to increase a stake after an earlier loss.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: common questions
Is the last-ten table limited to this season?
No. Notre Dame Fighting Irish have 7 completed 2026 games and Navy Midshipmen have 7.
Does the prediction require a particular price?
No. Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction selects Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win outright. It does not claim that a particular moneyline, spread or total is available. The outcome opinion stays separate from the question of whether a sportsbook’s current price offers value. Readers who want the basic market differences can use the betting school guides before choosing a wager.
What would change the assessment?
Confirmed quarterback changes, major offensive-line absences or significant changes in the game setting would require another look. For Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Navy Midshipmen, the clearest football questions remain possession, early-down success and the ability to finish drives. The CFB betting overview adds background on those market choices without changing the matchup-specific evidence.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction: final winner pick
Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the choice because its route through this matchup is more convincing when the records, scoring balance and setting are considered together. The opposing case is real, especially if Navy Midshipmen creates extra possessions, but the pick does not require predicting a precise margin.
The game can be followed at YouWager as kickoff approaches. This analysis uses results completed through October 24 and information checked October 25; it should be read with any later confirmed lineup changes in mind.
Our prediction: Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win.
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