Navy prepares for major Oct. 31 matchup with Notre Dame

No. 5 Notre Dame hosts Navy at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Oct. 31, with national ABC coverage; it is the 99th meeting. Navy will wear a nine-stripe, throwback-inspired uniform honoring the 1926 undefeated team’s 100th anniversary, while the central matchup remains Navy’s rushing offense against Notre Dame’s defense. An official preview reiterates the matchup without adding a clear new injury or tactical update.