Notre Dame secured a victory over the Navy Midshipmen in their annual rivalry game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 31, 2026. The Fighting Irish continued the longstanding tradition between the two programs, with Notre Dame's Jerome Bettis Jr., wearing number 8, among the players featured in the contest.
The matchup, often cited as a product of historical and institutional ties, drew attention as Notre Dame maintained its winning streak in the series. Photographs from the event captured the intensity of the game at the NFL venue.
