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Navy QB Blake Horvath's status for Notre Dame game revealed
- Navy will start Braxton Woodson at quarterback against Notre Dame after Blake Horvath is ruled out with an upper body injury.
- Horvath has posted prolific numbers this season, with 1,143 passing yards and 7 TDs, plus 926 rushing yards and 13 rushing scores.
- Notre Dame is a heavy favorite, with BetMGM listing the Irish as a 28-point favorite over Navy.
- Saban warned that option offenses can be tough to defend if teams aren’t well prepared, highlighting potential challenges for Notre Dame.
- ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit noted Freeman and the Irish prepared for Navy back in the spring, but the Midshipmen will still provide a challenge.
- Braxton Woodson has minimal 2023-24 gameplay experience, with 8 attempts for 49 yards this season and 210 rushing yards with three rushing scores overall.
- Notre Dame seeks to navigate Navy’s offense, aiming to maintain its playoff quest with a strong performance on Saturday.
- Navy’s 7-1 record places them near the top of the AAC, underscoring the potential for an upset against Notre Dame.
- On3’s Nick Kosko contributed to the report on Horvath’s status for the Notre Dame game.
- The game is scheduled for Saturday night, with Notre Dame listed as the favorite to win.
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