The other interesting game is USC hosting San Jose State. It’s also the first game for new Navy coach Brian Newberry, who took over after Ken Niumatalolo was fired after 15 years leading the Midshipmen. It’s also the first game for new offensive coordinator Gerad Parker after Tommy Rees left to take the same position with Alabama. He transferred from Wake Forest after setting the ACC record for most career passing touchdowns. It’ll be the first Notre Dame start for Sam Hartman.
