Having been a part of the Notre Dame football schedule every year since 1927, the Navy Midshipmen will face the Irish at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego in primetime. The annual clash marks the final October game for both teams, with Navy having something of a home field advantage in the matchup, due to the heavy naval presence in that city.
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Midshipmen head coach Ken Niumatalolo is beginning his tenth season at the Academy and will face Notre Dame coming off their bye week.