BALTIMORE — Navy figured it would have a chance provided its defense could stop the powerful Notre Dame rushing attack.
The Midshipmen, who came into the contest ranked seventh nationally in rushing defense, relished the opportunity to stuff the ground game and force the Fighting Irish into obvious passing situations.
Navy executed the first part of the game plan quite well, containing the talented tailback tandem of Logan Diggs and Audric Estime quite well. Notre Dame was held to a season-low 66 rushing yards.
