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Notre Dame beats Navy 35-13; focuses on Miami matchup next week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:43 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Notre Dame beats Navy 35-13; focuses on Miami matchup next week

Summary

Notre Dame secured a 35-13 victory over Navy, with CJ Carr passing for two touchdowns and Nolan James rushing for two. Despite the win, former national champion Cardale Jones emphasized the importance of an upcoming game against Miami, stating it is crucial for the team's College Football Playoff hopes. The Fighting Irish struggled against Navy’s run game in the first half but rallied with 21 unanswered points after halftime. Next, they will face a strong dual-threat offense from Miami, led by Mark Fletcher Jr. and Malachi Toney, who have combined for 15 touchdowns this season.

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By the Numbers

•Notre Dame's win over Navy ends with a 35-13 score
•CJ Carr throws for two touchdowns
•Nolan James adds two rushing touchdowns
•Fighting Irish face a critical game against Miami next
•Miami duo has combined for 15 touchdowns this season

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5:43 AMYahoo Sports — “If They Lose to Miami, Their Season is Over”: Former National Champ Makes Thoughts Clear on Notre Dame Ahead of Canes Matchup

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Notre Dame cruised past Navy 35-13 on Saturday, with quarterback CJ Carr throwing for two touchdowns and running back Nolan James adding two more on the ground. However, for former national champion Cardale Jones, this win didn’t matter much.
— Yahoo Sports

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