# Notre Dame and Navy college football matchup

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/notre-dame-and-navy-college-football-matchup
> Updated: 2026-10-31T19:18:09.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Following a loss to BYU, No. 5 Notre Dame prepared to face Navy at Gillette Stadium. Head coach Marcus Freeman noted the importance of learning from recent shortcomings as the team sought to regain momentum.

On October 31, Notre Dame defeated Navy 35-13. Although Navy led 13-7 late in the second quarter behind a strong rushing performance from quarterback Jackson Gutierrez, Notre Dame secured the win by scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half. Key contributors for the Irish included running back Nolan James Jr., who scored two touchdowns, and CJ Carr, who completed two touchdown passes.

## Claims

- Notre Dame defeated Navy 35-13. (reported by 4 sources)
- CJ Carr passed for 210 yards and two touchdowns. (reported by 4 sources)
- Jackson Gutierrez rushed 28 times for 110 yards and a touchdown. (reported by 4 sources)
- The game was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (reported by 4 sources)
- Navy's record is 2-6. (reported by 4 sources)
- Nolan James Jr. rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns. (reported by 3 sources)
- Notre Dame's record is 7-1. (reported by 3 sources)
- Notre Dame has won nine straight games in the series against Navy. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Notre Dame defeats Navy 35-13 at Gillette Stadium

No. 5 Notre Dame overcame a slow start to defeat Navy 35-13, fueled by Nolan James Jr.'s two rushing touchdowns and CJ Carr's 210 passing yards.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/notre-dame-defeats-navy-35-13-at-gillette-stadium

### 2026-10-29: Notre Dame prepares for Navy matchup following loss to BYU

No. 5 Notre Dame looks to reset after a loss to BYU as they prepare to face Navy at Gillette Stadium.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/notre-dame-prepares-for-navy-matchup-following-loss-to-byu

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