The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to travel to Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 31 for a noon Eastern showdown against the Navy Midshipmen, a game that will be televised live on either ESPN or ABC.
Freeman’s Noon‑Eastern Legacy
Under head coach Marcus Freeman, the Irish have turned midday starts into a competitive advantage, posting a strong slate of wins that includes a 51‑14 triumph over Navy in 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
The team also posted road victories over Arkansas (56‑13) and Pittsburgh (37‑15) during similar noon slots last season, while their only midday defeat under Freeman came at the hands of Clemson (31‑23) in 2023.
The upcoming Foxborough contest follows a bye week for Notre Dame and precedes a home game against Miami on November 7, adding extra stakes to the matchup.
Kickoff times for future road games at Purdue, North Carolina, BYU and Syracuse remain undetermined, leaving the schedule in flux as the season progresses.
Broadcast details are still being finalized, but the game is slated to appear on either ESPN or ABC, ensuring a national audience for the historic rivalry.