IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Game Preview: Notre Dame vs. Navy” – Blue and Gold Illustrated

So how is Navy this good? … More depth means injuries are less devastating. … particularly … when a team loses a quarterback …. Luckily for Navy, Will Worth was ready to step in. In his limited work, the senior has won four games and amassed 1,187 total yards and 15 touchdowns. … more of a power rusher, while Reynolds and Smith were more slashers. Navy has tailored the offense to Worth strengths, and it has paid off. Even running behind a brand new offensive line that didn’t return a single starter from last year’s team, the Midshipmen are winning games. … Navy platoons many of its starters and backups, rotating in several slot backs, fullbacks and offensive linemen. The physical, run-heavy scheme necessitates that. … head coach Ken Niumatalolo … is currently having one of the most successful streaks in Navy history.

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