Navy vs. Notre Dame

Saturday, November 4, 1978 Share

No. 15 Notre Dame beat No. 11 Navy 27–⁠7. It was their 52nd meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 42–⁠9–⁠1 as played.

Neutral site11Navy9–⁠3 in 1978

Neutral site15Notre Dame9–⁠3 in 1978

FinalHigh 74°F, low 50°FAttendance 63,780

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 61% to win. Notre Dame pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 82–⁠13–⁠1; as played, 84–⁠13–⁠1 in 98 meetings, counting the 46 since this game.