offseason, will enable the Midshipmen to fashion a winning record overall and within the American Athletic Conference.

“Really, the body of work we’ve put in since we got started late in December makes me feel good about things,” he said. “We’re going to play harder than anyone in the country. We’re going to take great pride in doing that.

We’ve got a bunch of unselfish dudes who play for each other and just want to win. ” Navy opens the season Aug. 26 against Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland.

It marks the third time the institutions have played in Ireland with the last meeting resulting in a 50-10 shellacking by the Fighting Irish. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity. One of the reasons I’m so excited is because I want to see where we’re at.

I want to see how much all the hard work has paid off,” Newberry said. “Playing a storied program like Notre Dame on a big stage is going to be a challenge, but we’re going over there with the mindset we’re going to win that game. Our players aren’t going over there to get a pat on the back or an atta boy.

” Season opener Navy vs. Notre Dame Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland Aug. 26, 2:30 p.

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