PLAYERS TO WATCH
–QB Ian Book is well rested and eager to bounce back from a subpar performance against Pitt. The pro-style signal-caller has thrown for 1,151 yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions so far this year.
–WR Miles Boykin is one of Book’s favorite targets, and he is a threat to score at any time against Navy this weekend. Boykin leads the team with 32 catches for 512 yards (16.0 yards per catch) and four touchdowns.
–DE Khalid Kareem has made the most of his first season as a Fighting Irish starter. He notched a late sack against Pitt, which gave him 4.5 sacks this season.
SERIES HISTORY: Notre Dame leads 77-13-1.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “Notre Dame is unique. I think my realization is more where you’re always on TV more so than my emotions. You could still be an emotional coach, you can still have a fiery side to you, it’s just at Notre Dame it’s a lot more difficult to do it because there’s a camera on you the whole time.” — Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly.
