Recap: Notre Dame vs. Navy

By Sports Network

South Bend, IN (Sports Network) - Ricky Dobbs and Vince Murray each reached the century mark in rushing with a touchdown and Navy upset 19th-ranked Notre Dame, 23-21, ending the Irish's bid for entry into a BCS postseason game.

Two years ago Navy (7-3) broke a 43-game skid to the Irish with an epic triple-overtime win. This latest victory marks the Midshipmen's first two- game winning streak in South Bend since 1961 and '63.

Murray rushed 14 times for 158 yards, while Dobbs had 31 carries for 102 yards. Dobbs also hit Greg Jones with a surprise 52-yard touchdown pass, Navy's first for a score since September 26 against Western Kentucky.

The victory secured Navy a spot in the December 31 Texas Bowl in Houston against a team from the Big 12.

Jimmy Clausen connected on 37-of-51 passes for 452 yards with a pair of TDs and an interception for the Fighting Irish (6-3), who were coming off wins against Boston College and Washington State.

Michael Floyd had 10 receptions for 141 yards with a touchdown and Golden Tate caught nine balls for 132 yards with a score, but Notre Dame lost despite piling up 512 yards of offense.