Could Notre Dame and Navy meet on Halloween with both teams undefeated? This early 2026 opponent preview breaks down Brian Newberry's rising program, Navy's AAC championship hopes, the Midshipmen's revamped offense and defense, and what Notre Dame should expect from one of the most unique matchups on its schedule. Tyler Wojciak is joined by longtime Capital Gazette Navy beat reporter Bill Wagner to continue the opponent preview series. Together, they discuss the history and significance of the rivalry, examine why Navy has become one of the top Group of Five programs in college football, evaluate how the Midshipmen replace quarterback Blake Horvath and several offensive stars, break down the defense under Brian Newberry, and look ahead to what could be one of the biggest games on the 2026 schedule.
(0:00) - Intro
(1:26) - State of the Rivalry/CFP Implications
(10:52) - Replacing Blake Horvath
(16:35) - Can Navy Compete?
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