Notre Dame vs Navy 2023 Predictions – 2:30 PM ET NBC
ND faces a continuing irritant once again Saturday. This is an utterly useless game each year since World War II. It means nothing and always ends up with leg injuries. They still cut block and are never called for it.
The only way Navy wins is to knock QB Sam Hartman out of the game early. They are going to line up 6 guys vs ND’s guards and now our center has a bad ankle – so good luck with that.
Special teams wins this game for ND.
Score Prediction: ND 42 Navy 9
Here is the most recent Marcus Freeman pre game press conference:
Here is a recent press conference featuring some of the coaches and players:
A Brief History of Notre Dame vs Navy
The Notre Dame vs. Navy football rivalry is one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in college football. It dates back to 1927 and has a rich history filled with tradition, sportsmanship, and camaraderie despite the intense competition on the field.
The rivalry began on October 15, 1927, when Notre Dame and Navy faced off for the first time in Chicago, Illinois. Notre Dame won that inaugural game with a score of 19-6. However, this rivalry gained prominence during World War II when the U.S. Navy’s V-12 training program led to an agreement between the two schools to continue playing despite the war’s disruptions. This decision further solidified the friendly nature of the rivalry, as it showcased the importance of sportsmanship and the unity of the nation during challenging times.
The most notable aspect of this rivalry is the annual game played at a neutral site. From 1927 until 2010, the teams faced each other in various stadiums, often alternating between Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. This neutral site tradition is symbolic of the close relationship between the U.S. Navy and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
In terms of competition, Notre Dame has historically held the upper hand, consistently fielding strong football teams. However, the U.S. Naval Academy has had its moments of victory as well. Notably, Navy went on an impressive winning streak from 2007 to 2016, which was a period of competitive balance and exciting games.