Navy at Notre Dame Week 9 College Football Matchup Navy at Notre Dame Matchup - Week 9
Sat, Oct 31 2026 · Week 9 · 🏟 Gillette Stadium Foxborough, MA · Turf · 68,756 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Navy
16
Notre Dame
43
P&R Line Notre Dame -26.5
P&R Total O/U 58.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Notre Dame has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Notre Dame entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Notre Dame wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Notre Dame wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Notre Dame · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Notre Dame Coming off BYE
Navy 2026 Schedule
Navy's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Navy vs Towson-25.5
Sat 9/12Navy at Florida Atlantic-7.5
— Bye Week —
Fri 9/25Navy at UAB-15.5
Sat 10/3Navy at Air Force-5.5
Sat 10/10Navy vs Tulsa-9.5
Sat 10/17Navy at UTSA+2.5
Sat 10/24Navy vs North Texas+1.5
Sat 10/31Navy at Notre Dame+26.5
Sat 11/7Navy vs Temple-9
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/21Navy vs Memphis+0.5
Sat 11/28Navy at Charlotte-22
Notre Dame 2026 Schedule
Notre Dame's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 9/6Notre Dame vs Wisconsin-16.546.5
Sat 9/12Notre Dame vs Rice-35
Sat 9/19Notre Dame vs Michigan State-29.5
Sat 9/26Notre Dame at Purdue-28.5
Sat 10/3Notre Dame at North Carolina-27
Sat 10/10Notre Dame vs Stanford-31.5
Sat 10/17Notre Dame at BYU-10.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Notre Dame vs Navy-26.5
Sat 11/7Notre Dame vs Miami-6.5
Sat 11/14Notre Dame vs Boston College-31
Sat 11/21Notre Dame vs SMU-14
Sat 11/28Notre Dame at Syracuse-29.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Notre Dame PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Notre Dame
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Notre Dame
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Notre Dame
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Navy #16
+0.340
Notre Dame #4
+0.565
Notre Dame Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Navy #9
+0.546
Notre Dame #10
+0.827
Notre Dame Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Navy #124
0.125
Notre Dame #19
0.184
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Notre Dame Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Navy #28
+6.801
Notre Dame #6
+8.993
Notre Dame Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Navy #9
+0.854
Notre Dame #10
+0.896
Notre Dame Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Navy #17
68.3
Notre Dame #9
67.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Notre Dame Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Notre Dame Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Navy #81
-1.9
Notre Dame #2
28.3
Offense Rating
Navy #71
15.5
Notre Dame #3
29.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Navy #96
17.3
Notre Dame #1
0.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Notre Dame Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Navy #76
0.83
Notre Dame #10
1.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Navy #87
0.83
Notre Dame #19
0.50
Notre Dame +1.08
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Notre Dame Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Navy #41
53.1
Notre Dame #9
73.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Navy #44
31.9
Notre Dame #2
13.9
Notre Dame +20.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Navy
Brian Newberry #39
26–12 (68%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Drew Cronic Yr 3 #26
DC Vacant Yr 1 #59
Staff Rating
3.16 #36
Notre Dame
Marcus Freeman #3
43–12 (78%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Mike Denbrock Yr 3 #1
DC Chris Ash Yr 2 #42
Staff Rating
4.26 #2
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself