Notre Dame-Navy predictions: Irish on upset alert after huge win?

Notre Dame beat Clemson and is now ranked 20th in the College Football Playoff rankings and 25th by USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Up next for the Irish is the Naval Academy, a team they've played every year since 1927 aside from the COVID-adjusted season of 2020.

Notre Dame is a significant favorite against Navy in Baltimore on Saturday. The Irish are coming off a huge win over Clemson. The Midshipmen are not built to compete with the best teams.

Notre Dame-Navy is a trap game. The team that Marcus Freeman has is starting to buy into what he's been selling. Navy isn't as good as Notre Dame but they will put up a fight.

Notre Dame upset Clemson last week. They play Navy this week, a team with only three wins. The Irish should run the ball at will and throw when desired. Navy's defense will be frustrated by the triple option. The game should be won by 31-10.

Notre Dame beat Navy 38-17.

Notre Dame won last Saturday's game against Clemson. This is Marcus Freeman's first test against a letdown. The last three meetings between these two squads have seen Notre Dame outscoring Navy by a combined 130-48. Navy is good at defending the run and not so good against the pass. The Midshipmen are expected to put the ball in the air more this time.

Notre Dame beat Clemson last week. Last year Notre Dame needed over 20 minutes to score against Navy. Navy has struggled since COVID came to be. The team has gone just 10-21 since, including 3-6 this season. The Irish will eventually roll to victory behind the bruising run game and some well-timed, easy throws against a suspect Navy secondary.

Notre Dame beat Navy 28-10.