Notre Dame 44 Navy 22 – Recap and Highlights

Notre Dame came out fast in the first half, controlled the ball and stopped Navy from going anywhere leading to a 27-0 first half score.

ND coasted in the 2nd half allowing Navy to score its 22 points – just goes to show you can’t relax against Navy at anytime.

Ian Book had another excellent outing going 27/33 330 yards with 2 TD passes to Boykin. He did however have a horrible throw for a pick that eventually led to a Navy TD. Overall, however, this kid looks like the real deal and boy does he distribute the ball around.

Once again Dexter Williams was outstanding 23/142 yds and 3 TD’s. Jafar Armstrong caught 5 passes for 64 yds being a big asset coming out of the backfield. ND had 254 yards on the ground.

Personnel notes – Banks played LG while Ruhland replaced Kraemer at RG – so it looks as though the OL is now set.

Drue Tranquill hurt his ankle and Soph LB Drew White did a pretty good job as his replacement. I don’t think there are any other injuries which is great coming out of a Navy game.

Now sitting at 8-0 we’re coming to the money games which will determine ND’s Playoff picture.

Here are the game highlights:

Here is the Brian Kelly post game press conference: