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Notre Dame Football: 3 Bold Predictions vs. Navy

By Chase Eyrich

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish walks onto the field at the end of regulation against the Navy Midshipmen at SDCCU Stadium on October 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish walks onto the field at the end of regulation against the Navy Midshipmen at SDCCU Stadium on October 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images) /
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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 19: Quarterback Malcolm Perry #10 of the Navy Midshipmen rushes against the South Florida Bulls during the first quarter at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 19: Quarterback Malcolm Perry #10 of the Navy Midshipmen rushes against the South Florida Bulls during the first quarter at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

T.O.P is sole statistic Navy will win

Naturally, Navy’s system relies on them keeping the ball as long as possible. If they are unable to, their game plan falls apart. Thanks to the triple-option, this is normally extremely plausible.

It’s one of the main reasons why no one looks forward to playing Navy and it’s never an easy game. Play after play after play they will look to chip away at just a few yards at a time.

Not only does it tire you from trying to constantly read and stop the run, but also the defense is forced to stay out on the field for longer with less time to catch their breath in between plays.

This weekend likely will be one of Navy’s most dominant time of possession games of the season. That’s not because Notre Dame isn’t as good as the other teams Navy has played, but this will most certainly be the best offense on their schedule.

For that reason, Navy will have an even better opportunity to have the ball longer.

Navy doesn’t have the best secondary out there. This means the Irish will not only have to expose that, but make sure they fully take advantage where they can. While this trend will be more likely in the beginning of the game, it could calm down towards the end of regulation.

Ian Book is coming off of another top-notch performance. Against Duke, Book threw for four touchdowns and came away with 320 yards of total offense.

He has found a bit of rhythm and continued confidence, which is a problem for a team that gives up over 200 yards just in the air.

When Book takes advantage of Navy’s secondary, the offense will move faster — especially considering the Irish like to run with a bit of tempo when they can.

As he does that Notre Dame, will have the ball in their hands much less as Navy dominates time of possession.

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