Notre Dame Rides Navy's Mistakes to Victory
It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win, right? Notre Dame squeaked out a victory against Navy on Saturday, and it was all thanks to the Midshipmen's own blunders. The Irish defense was solid, but let's be real, they weren't exactly shutting down the Navy offense. They just happened to capitalize on some pretty epic mistakes from the Midshipmen.
A Whole Lotta Turnovers
Navy's quarterback, Tai Lavatai, was throwing interceptions like they were going out of style. Three picks in the first half alone! It was like he'd never played the game before. Notre Dame's defense was quick to scoop up those turnovers and turn them into points. That's how you win a game when you're not playing your best.
Not Just the QB
But it wasn't just Lavatai's fault. There were fumbles, dropped passes, you name it. It was like the Navy offense had completely lost its mojo. The Irish defense might have looked good, but let's be real, they were just taking advantage of the Midshipmen's meltdown.
Notre Dame's Offense Not a Masterpiece
Don't get me wrong, Notre Dame's offense wasn't lighting up the scoreboard either. They had their own fair share of struggles, but they did just enough to stay ahead. The running game was decent, but the passing game was a bit of a mess. Luckily for them, they had the defense to bail them out.
A Win is a Win, But...
So yeah, Notre Dame won. They came away with a victory, but let's be honest, it wasn't a pretty performance. They weren't the dominant team we saw earlier in the season. They were just the team that capitalized on the other team's mistakes. It's a win, but it's not a win that inspires confidence.
But hey, at least they got the W, right? Notre Dame will need to play a lot better if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs. They can't rely on other teams making mistakes. They need to find their own mojo. Hopefully, they'll figure it out before it's too late.