Army-Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium on NBC

The storied rivalry of Army-Notre Dame is being held at the new Yankee Stadium, marking the first college football game ever at the facility. NBC is carrying it live in primetime. And to make this a big event, NBC is sending Dan Patrick, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison of Football Night in America to be live from Yankee Stadium to host halftime. The usual team of Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock and Alex Flanagan will be covering the game.

YANKEE STADIUM HOSTS HISTORIC NOTRE DAME-ARMY RIVALRY THIS SATURDAY IN PRIMETIME ON NBC

“I actually get a chill when I think about Army and Notre Dame playing a game at Yankee Stadium.” – NBC Sports’ Mike Mayock

“Football Night in America’s” Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Dan Patrick, Peter King & Mike Florio to discuss NFL news at halftime

NEW YORK – November 18, 2010 – The new Yankee Stadium will host its first-ever football game when Notre Dame and Army renew their historic rivalry this Saturday in primetime beginning at 7 p.m. ET on NBC. It will be the 50^th time the Fighting Irish and the Black Knights have met on the football field in a rivalry that started in 1913. The old Yankee Stadium hosted 22 games between the two teams.

Tom Hammond (play-by-play), Mike Mayock (analyst) and Alex Flanagan (sideline) anchor NBC Sports’ coverage. Mayock is in his first season with NBC Sports as a Notre Dame game analyst. For additional information on Mayock, click here: http://tinyurl.com/2wdq2bo

NOTRE DAME-ARMY: Saturday’s game marks the 50th meeting between Notre Dame

and Army with the Fighting Irish holding a 37-8-4 series lead. The Irish also own a 22-5-3 (.783) record against the Black Knights in neutral site venues, including a 14-5-3 (.705) mark at the old Yankee Stadium. Notre Dame has won the last 13 meetings against Army and is 15-1-1 over the last 17 games. The Black Knights have not beaten Notre Dame since Oct. 11, 1958.

The series began in 1913 with a 35-13 Notre Dame victory. The Irish and Black Knights met every season from 1913-47 with the exception of 1918. During an 11-season span from 1937-47, one or both teams were ranked, including six meetings when either side was first or second in the nation. The series had back-to-back “No. 1 vs. No. 2” matchups in 1945 and 1946. However, the Irish and Black Knights have played just 15 times since 1947 with Notre Dame winning 14.

MAYOCK: “I actually get a chill when I think about Army and Notre Dame playing a game at Yankee Stadium. I grew up hearing about the Notre Dame subway alumni, which likely came from Notre Dame playing so many games at Yankee Stadium…Both the Army and Notre Dame players will have an awareness about the rivalry. They will be tuned in.”

HAMMOND: “It’s a thrill to be part of history. This game at this site is so unique and appealing. It’s a continuation of the great games from the past. Notre Dame is coming off a win it needed so badly. There’s a reason for that great celebration at the end of the Utah game. But the Irish have had trouble defending the option this year. Army is a lot better so there’s a good chance it can break its Notre Dame losing streak.”

FLANAGAN: “This is historic for the players. They are extremely excited to be playing in this venue and to be a part of this storied rivalry. It’s going to be an interesting challenge to convey what they’re seeing and feeling.”

FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA: Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison and Dan Patrick will be on site at Yankee Stadium to discuss the first half of the Notre Dame-Army game and to preview Sunday’s NFL action. In addition, fans can get caught up on the latest NFL news during halftime with Peter King of Sports Illustrated and Mike Florio of NBCSports.com’s Pro Football Talk from NBC Sports’ 30 Rock studio.

SOCIAL MEDIA: NBC Sports has created a specialized Facebook page and Twitter account for the Notre Dame-Army game at Yankee Stadium. The social media outlets will host behind-the-scenes content regarding NBC Sports’ broadcast of the game.

• Facebook: Notre Dame vs. Army at Yankee Stadium on NBC
• Twitter: @NDvsArmyonNBC

As always, follow NBC Sports’ Notre Dame sideline reporter Alex Flanagan on Twitter @NDSideline during the game.

I think I can squeeze one more press release in before I leave the office.