The Midshipmen couldn't get out of their own way on offense and special teams.
Navy's undefeated start to the season came to an end on Saturday. The #24 Midshipmen fell to the #12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium by a final score of 51-14. After not turning the ball over in the last five games, five lost fumbles and an interception marked the most turnovers for Navy since 2002.
It's tough to say how big of a factor it was exactly, but Navy quarterback Blake Horvath was clearly affected by a thumb injury coming into the game. He completed seven passes on 13 attempts for 88 yards and an interception. While he had 14 carries for 129 rushing yards and a touchdown, he was also credited with two lost fumbles. Horvath also dropped what would have been a touchdown catch in the end zone on a trick play in the second half.
Three different Navy players were credited with two lost fumbles as the Midshipmen totaled 310 yards of offense, their second-lowest total of the season. The Midshipmen also lost fumbles on two punt returns, both of which Notre Dame turned into touchdowns. Notre Dame had 13 points off of turnovers and a defensive touchdown on the day.It was a rough start to the day for the Midshipmen. After Notre Dame scored on their opening possession, Navy's first offensive drive was disastrous.
Navy return to AAC play next weekend at Rice as they fall to 6-1 overall. The Midshipmen's conference title hopes are still in play, as they remain 4-0 in that category.5 G5 College Football Games You Should Watch Today Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.
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