The annual game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Navy Midshipmen has always been symbolic but this year it appears significant to the College Football Playoff picture.
The Fighting Irish (6-1), ranked No. 12 in the Week 9 AP Top 25 Poll likely can't afford another loss if they want to make the postseason, meanwhile the No.
24 Midshipmen (6-0) are undefeated looking to secure its first 7-0 start since 1978. The game, which kicks at Noon (ABC/ESPN+) from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey opened with Notre Dame as double digit favorites.
The line moved to as high as Notre Dame -13.5 with the total at 51.5 as of Thursday. Odds current as of publish time, courtesy of ESPN BET Spread: Notre Dame -13.5Moneyline: Notre Dame -550, Navy +380Over/under: 52.5 (Over -105/Under -115) First-half spread: Notre Dame -6.5 (-135), Navy +6.5 (+105)First-half moneyline: Notre Dame -375, Navy +260First-half total points: O/U 26.5 points (Over -115/Under -105) Navy's rushing attack has been exceptionally strong, diverse and difficult to defend.