The Notre Dame football team is on the verge of its long-anticipated return to the College Football Playoff.

To move closer to that goal, Marcus Freeman’s team must defeat one of this season’s most surprising and formidable opponents: No. 17 Army.

The sixth-ranked Irish (with a record of 9-1) will face off against the Black Knights under the bright lights of Yankee Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. This matchup functions as a pseudo-elimination game for both teams in the College Football Playoff (CFP) landscape. This is crucial for Notre Dame as they do not compete in a conference championship, while Army has limited room for mistakes—only one “Group of 5” team is likely to make the 12-team CFP, currently held by Boise State.

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Saturday’s game at Yankee Stadium marks the 13th meeting in the Shamrock Series, and it is the third time this event has taken place at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx.

The Irish enter this crucial game on an eight-game winning streak and are currently seeded eighth in the CFP, according to the latest rankings. Their defense has been exceptional all season, ranking third in scoring defense (allowing just 11.4 points per game) and fifth in red-zone defense (.682).

However, defeating Army will be a significant challenge for Notre Dame. The Black Knights, guided by dual-threat quarterback Bryson Daily, boast the nation’s leading rushing attack (averaging 334.9 rushing yards per game) and have won each of their nine games by at least ten points. Conversely, this matchup presents Army with its toughest test of the year, making it an exciting challenge for Coach Jeff Monken’s team.

Stay tuned for live score updates, highlights, and insights throughout the Shamrock Series matchup between Notre Dame and Army.

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Score Updates: Notre Dame vs Army

Fourth Quarter: Notre Dame 49, Army 7

Aneyas Williams Scores Another Touchdown for Notre Dame

In a decisive moment for the Black Knights, freshman running back Aneyas Williams dashes for a 58-yard touchdown, further solidifying Notre Dame’s dominance. The Irish ground game has been strong, accounting for 275 of their 464 total offensive yards.

Notre Dame Penalized for Roughing the Passer

While applying pressure, Notre Dame forces an incomplete pass from Army’s Bryson Daily on fourth down. However, Jack Kiser is flagged for roughing the passer, giving the Black Knights a new set of downs at their own 39-yard line.

Third Quarter: Notre Dame 42, Army 7

Jadarian Price Scores Second Touchdown of the Night

Jadarian Price pushes through for a 10-yard touchdown, extending Notre Dame’s lead to 42-7 and putting them firmly in control of the game.

Steve Angeli Enters for Notre Dame

With Riley Leonard’s night seemingly over, backup quarterback Steve Angeli takes over for Notre Dame as they begin their next drive from their own 43-yard line after the defense forces a second consecutive turnover on downs.

Army Blocks a Notre Dame Field Goal

Notre Dame’s kicking woes persist as Army blocks a 30-yard field goal attempt by Mitch Jeter. The Black Knights recover and set up at their 37-yard line following a 30-yard return.

Army Turns Over on Downs

Bryson Daily attempts a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-4 to gain a first down but comes up short. This marks the second turnover on downs enforced by Notre Dame’s strong defense, emphasizing their dominance in the Shamrock Series game at Yankee Stadium.

Jeremiah Love Scores a 68-Yard Touchdown

Notre Dame starts the second half with a bang as Jeremiah Love breaks through for a 68-yard rushing touchdown just 16 seconds into the third quarter. Love’s impressive night adds to his tally of 130 rushing yards with seven carries and a receiving yard of 6 yards.

First Half: Notre Dame 28, Army 7

First Half Statistics: Notre Dame vs Army

Below are the stats from the first half of the game:

• Total offensive yards: Notre Dame 258 | Army 85
• Total passing yards: Notre Dame 130 | Army 2
• Total rushing yards: Notre Dame 128 | Army 83
• First downs: Notre Dame 13 | Army 5

• Third downs: Notre Dame 3-4 | Army 0-5

In the first half, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard completed 9 out of 11 passes for a total of 130 yards, throwing two touchdowns, and also contributed 30 rushing yards. On the other side, Army’s quarterback Bryson Daily managed to hit 1 of 2 passes for just 2 yards while adding 61 rushing yards and scoring one rushing TD.

Notre Dame leads 28-7 at halftime

As the first half concluded, Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter missed a 48-yard field goal attempt to the right. The Irish take a strong 28-7 lead into halftime against Army at Yankee Stadium.

Notre Dame’s defense forces a fumble

During the game, freshman Leonard Moore of Notre Dame managed to strip the ball from Army’s quarterback Bryson Daily, leading to the Irish’s 26th takeaway this season. Notre Dame takes possession at the Black Knights’ 44-yard line, looking to score before halftime.

Jadarian Price finds the end zone

Finally, Notre Dame scores again! Running back Jadarian Price takes a toss to the left to score the team’s fourth touchdown of the evening. With just 26 seconds left in the half, the Irish extend their lead to 28-7.

Notre Dame in scoring position as two-minute warning approaches

Quarterback Riley Leonard capitalizes on a free play, finding wide receiver Kris Mitchell for a 28-yard pass along the right sideline. The Irish are now at the 15-yard line of the Black Knights with two minutes remaining in the first half, and Leonard has completed all 8 of his pass attempts for 115 yards so far.

Jeremiah Love increases Notre Dame’s lead

Taking advantage of excellent field position, Jeremiah Love rushes for a touchdown from the Army 10-yard line. This score finished off a quick three-play drive totaling 41 yards for the Irish, bringing the score to 21-7. Love has now achieved a rushing touchdown in 11 consecutive games, tying a Notre Dame record.

Army turns the ball over with a punt

On third and five, Bryson Daily’s pass to Noah Short falls short of the first down, thanks to a tackle from Notre Dame’s Adon Shuler. The Irish defense responds effectively, taking over on the Army 41-yard line while leading 14-7.

Notre Dame fails to convert on fourth down

Notre Dame attempts to convert on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line but loses ground as Black Knights linebacker Eric Ford tackles Irish running back Jeremiah Love for a loss. The Black Knights regain possession at their own 2-yard line with 8:06 remaining in the second quarter.

Army responds with a touchdown from Bryson Daily

Army starts the second quarter strong, scoring with a 4-yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Bryson Daily. This is Daily’s 22nd rushing touchdown of the season, with all of Army’s 61 total yards of offense coming from rushing plays. The score narrows Notre Dame’s lead to 14-7.

First quarter: Notre Dame 14, Army 0

Notre Dame leads Army at the end of one

In a dominant first quarter, Notre Dame leads Army 14-0 as the second quarter begins. Surprisingly, quarterback Bryson Daily has yet to attempt a pass against Notre Dame’s defense, indicating their strong ground game as Army has only made 51 passing attempts this season.

Army making progress offensively

To prevent a delay of game penalty, Army coach Jeff Monken calls his first timeout of the half. Facing a first-and-10 on the Notre Dame 28-yard line, Army has completed all 42 yards of the drive without any passing attempts.

Notre Dame blocks a punt, leading to a score

Following a touchdown, Notre Dame’s special teams shine as Bryce Young blocks a punt, setting up the Irish just inside the Black Knights’ 10-yard line. Just three plays later, Leonard connects with Jeremiyah Love for a 6-yard touchdown pass, marking the second score of the evening for Notre Dame.

Check out Young’s blocked punt:

Here’s Leonard’s touchdown pass to Love:

Riley Leonard scores the first touchdown for Notre Dame

Riley Leonard puts Notre Dame on the scoreboard first, executing a 28-yard touchdown connection with Jordan Faison. The Irish jump to a 7-0 lead early in the game.

Pregame events

Notre Dame enters the field at Yankee Stadium

The Fighting Irish gather on the field at Yankee Stadium, united in preparation for their highly anticipated top-25 matchup against Army.

Notre Dame unveils new uniforms for Shamrock Series against Army

For the Shamrock Series matchup against Army on Saturday, Notre Dame is showcasing a brand-new uniform, a cherished tradition for these special neutral site games.

Get a closer look at the new uniforms:

‘College GameDay’ highlights Army coach Sean Saturnio

Earlier in the day on “College GameDay,” ESPN’s Marty Smith shared a touching story about the bond between Army special teams coordinator Sean Saturnio and his brother Joe, who has down syndrome.

Notre Dame band performs in New York

The Notre Dame marching band delighted the crowds with a Saturday matinee performance in Times Square, playing Frank Sinatra’s classic “New York, New York.” It was a perfect combo of Sinatra, Times Square, and New York vibes!

The stage is ready for Notre Dame vs. Army

All set for the big night, Yankee Stadium has been prepared for Saturday’s top-25 clash. This marks the third meeting between Notre Dame and Army at this iconic venue for the Shamrock Series.

Predictions for Notre Dame-Army from ‘College GameDay’

Here’s how the “College GameDay” crew and guest picker Justin Fields predict the winner of Saturday’s Shamrock Series game between Notre Dame and Army:

• Desmond Howard: Notre Dame
• Nick Saban: Notre Dame
• Pat McAfee: Notre Dame
• Justin Field: Notre Dame
• Lee Corso: Notre Dame
• Kirk Herbstreit: Notre Dame

Notre Dame CFP Rankings

In the latest College Football Playoff rankings revealed on Tuesday, Notre Dame was positioned as the sixth-best team and earned the No. 8 spot in the 12-team playoff format. This ranking means that Marcus Freeman’s team will host a first-round game against the ninth-seed Alabama.

Army CFP Rankings

Army currently stands at No. 19 in the College Football Playoff top 25 rankings as of Tuesday. They are seven positions away from making it into the playoff bracket.

CFP Rankings for Week 13

Here’s the breakdown of the top 25 teams released on Tuesday:

1. Oregon (11-0)
2. Ohio State (9-1)
3. Texas (9-1)
4. Penn State (9-1)
5. Indiana (10-0)
6. Notre Dame (9-1)
7. Alabama (8-2)
8. Miami (9-1)
9. Ole Miss (8-2)
10. Georgia (8-2)
11. Tennessee (8-2)
12. Boise State (9-1)
13. SMU (9-1)
14. BYU (9-1)
15. Texas A&M (8-2)
16. Colorado (8-2)
17. Clemson (8-2)
18. South Carolina (7-3)
19. Army (9-0)
20. Tulane (9-2)
21. Arizona State (8-2)
22. Iowa State (8-2)
23. Missouri (7-3)
24. UNLV (8-2)
25. Illinois (7-3)

Game Time for Notre Dame vs Army Today

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, New York)

Notre Dame will face Army at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Yankee Stadium.

Where to Watch Notre Dame vs Army Today?

• TV Channel: NBC
• Streaming: Peacock | Fubo (free trial)

The game will be shown on NBC nationwide during Week 13. Ian Eagle and Todd Blackledge will cover the game from the booth, and Kathryn Tappen will be reporting from the sidelines.

You can stream the matchup on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, or through Fubo, which includes NBC and offers a free trial for new users.

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Historical Matchup: Notre Dame vs Army

• Series Record: Notre Dame leads 39-8-4
• Last Notre Dame Win: 2016 (44-6)
• Last Army Win: 1958 (14-2)

Notre Dame has a commanding lead in their historical series against Army, holding a record of 39 wins to 8 losses and 4 ties, including victories in the last 15 encounters.

Predictions for Notre Dame vs Army

Here are score predictions from writers at the South Bend Tribune for the Notre Dame vs. Army game:

• Tom Noie: Notre Dame 34, Army 13
• Austin Hough: Notre Dame 24, Army 17
• Mike Berardino: Notre Dame 45, Army 10

Betting Odds for Notre Dame vs Army

According to BetMGM as of Friday, Nov. 22:

• Odds: Notre Dame (-14.5)
• Over/Under: 45.5
• Moneyline: Notre Dame -700 | Army +500

Injury Updates for Notre Dame vs Army

Notre Dame: RB Devyn Ford (right groin) is questionable, and DL Howard Cross III (left ankle) is also listed as questionable.

Army: Not applicable

Weather Update for Notre Dame vs Army

The weather forecast for Saturday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx indicates partly cloudy and windy conditions with a high temperature of 49 degrees. By game time, it is expected to be around 46 degrees, with northwest winds at 17 mph.

Notre Dame Football Schedule for 2024

Take a look at Notre Dame’s 2024 football schedule, which includes previous game results:

• Saturday, Aug. 31: at No. 20 Texas A&M (W, 23-13)
• Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. Northern Illinois (L, 16-14)
• Saturday, Sept. 14: at Purdue (W, 66-7)
• Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. Miami (Ohio) (W, 28-3)
• Saturday, Sept. 28: vs. No. 17 Louisville (W, 31-24)
• Saturday, Oct. 5: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. Stanford (W, 49-7)
• Saturday, Oct. 19: vs. Georgia Tech (W, 31-13)
• Saturday, Oct. 26: vs. No. 24 Navy (W, 51-14)
• Saturday, Nov. 2: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 9: vs. Florida State (W, 52-3)
• Saturday, Nov. 16: vs. Virginia (35-14)
• Saturday, Nov. 23: vs. No. 17 Army
• Saturday, Nov. 30: at USC
• Record: 9-1 overall

Army Football Schedule for 2024

Here’s a look at Army’s 2024 schedule, including their previous scores:

• Friday, Aug. 30: vs. Lehigh (W, 42-7)
• Saturday, Sept. 7: at Florida Atlantic * (W, 24-7)
• Saturday, Sept. 14: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. Rice * (W, 37-14)
• Thursday, Sept. 26: at Temple * (W, 42-14)
• Saturday, Oct. 5: at Tulsa * (W, 49-7)
• Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. UAB * (W, 44-10)
• Saturday, Oct. 19: vs. East Carolina (W, 45-28)
• Saturday, Oct. 26: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 2: vs. Air Force (W, 20-3)
• Saturday, Nov. 9: at North Texas (W, 14-3)
• Saturday, Nov. 16: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 23: vs. No. 6 Notre Dame
• Saturday, Nov. 30: vs. UTSA *
• Friday, Dec. 6: vs Tulane (AAC Championship Game)
• Saturday, Dec. 14: vs. Navy (Army-Navy Game)
• Record: 9-0 overall, 7-0 in AAC play

* Denotes AAC game