Notre Dame secured a victory over the Navy Midshipmen at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 31, 2026. The matchup, part of a longstanding annual series, saw the Fighting Irish prevail in front of a crowd at the New England venue. A photograph from the game captures Notre Dame's Jerome Bettis Jr., wearing number 8, being brought down during the second half.
The rivalry, often noted for its historical and cultural ties, continues to be a fixture on the college football calendar. The contest was reported by Joshua Vowles for SB Nation on November 1, 2026.
