Saturday, November 1, 2014

NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis

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The #6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-1) will try to stay in the playoff picture when they go up against the Navy Midshipmen (4-4) on Saturday night. Last season, Notre Dame was able to beat Navy 38-34 at home.

In their last game, Notre Dame couldn't score as time ran out and were beaten by Florida State 31-27 on the road. They lost despite gaining 470 yards in that game and holding the Seminoles to just 50 rushing yards.

Through seven games, Notre Dame has scored 33.4 points per game while only giving up 19.1 points per game. Quarterback Everett Golson has thrown for 1,996 yards this year with 19 touchdowns and just six picks, and he has also rushed for 239 yards and four more scores. Wide receiver William Fuller has caught 43 passes for 583 yards and a team-leading eight touchdowns.

Last Saturday, Navy picked up their second consecutive win when they beat San Jose State 41-31 at home. They had 479 total yards in that win, which included 423 yards on the ground.

As is usually the case with Navy, they are near the top of the country in rushing with 352.3 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Keenan Reynolds hasn't thrown the ball well this season, but he does lead the team with 639 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. Running back Noah Copeland has averaged 8.7 yards per carry and has three touchdown runs.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Trends

Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 5-2-0 Against the Spread

Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 2-5-0 against the Over/Under

Navy Midshipmen Betting Trends

Navy Midshipmen are 3-5-0 Against the Spread

Navy Midshipmen are 1-5-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

10/26/14 TE Mike Heuerman Hernia "?" Saturday vs. Navy
10/17/14 -S Eilar Hardy Suspension out indefinitely
10/10/14 DB KeiVarae Russell Academics out for season
09/15/14 DB Nicky Baratti Shoulder out for season
09/07/14 LB Jarrett Grace Leg out indefinitely
08/30/14 DB Austin Collinsworth Shoulder out 4-6 weeks
08/19/14 LB Ishaq Williams Academics out for season
08/16/14 WR DaVaris Daniels Academics out for season
08/16/14 LB Kendall Moore Academics out for season

Navy Midshipmen

10/26/14 WR Ryan Williams-Jenkins Eye "?" Saturday vs. Notre Dame
09/23/14 LB James Britton Foot out indefinitely
09/19/14 DE David Gordeuk Finger out indefinitely
09/04/14 DB Lonnie Richardson Concussion out for season
08/22/14 DL Cam Henson Undisclosed out for season
08/11/14 WR Colin Osborne Knee out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Notre Dame

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