Notre Dame will meet Navy on Saturday night in a matchup that pits two programs with opposite offensive philosophies. The Fighting Irish are coming off a 25-10

It's difficult to see the Midshipmen keeping up with the Irish offense, even if the option catches Notre Dame in spots.

Navy vs North Texas might be an elimination game in the American Conference title chase, and it should be the most fun showdown of the day.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, left, celebrates with wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) after a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA football game against Navy at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend. / MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Somehow, while you were sleeping on them, Navy has gone 7-0 so far this season. They’re one of just six FBS schools that remain undefeated. Navy is ranked 23rd in the AFCA Coaches poll and unranked in the AP Top 25. They received the most amount of votes for teams not in the Top 25 which means, technically, they’re ranked 26th in the country.

Navy slot back Brandon Chatman gets "a little emotional" as his college career winds down, but for now the Mids are focused on No. 10 Notre Dame, especially after last week's loss to North Texas. "That was just a wake-up call to us,