When is the last time Notre Dame football lost to Navy?

Notre Dame football is set for their rivalry game against the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday. When was the last time Notre Dame lost to Navy?

The annual rivalry game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Navy Midshipmen returns after a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. No. 8 Notre Dame looks to win out this season, while 2-6 Navy look to pull off an upset at the Fighting Irish’s home turf.

Just when is the last time that the Midshipmen pulled off a victory in the rivalry series?

When did Navy last beat Notre Dame football?

Navy’s last win came back in 2016 by the narrow score of 28-27.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, but Will Worth helped lead the Midshipmen to victory after scoring a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to pull them ahead 28-24. The Fighting Irish did cut their deficit to 28-27, but the Midshipmen iced the game with a 14-play drive.

Worth rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries while completing 5-for-8 pass attempts for 48 yards. Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer threw for 223 yards and three touchdowns (19-for-27 on pass attempts).

Overall, Notre Dame leads the series, as they have won 77 of the 91 meetings heading into Saturday, per Winsipedia.

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