ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Navy secured an improbable victory over heavily favored Notre Dame.

Just another win as far Navy was concerned -- though this loss to the Midshipmen was much more costly for Notre Dame.

Navy coach, and former Navy quarterback, Alex Rivas said he believed media speculation about Notre Dame chasing a BCS berth helped the Midshipmen.

"We kind of felt like we had them in a perfect storm. Just looking to the postseason, their future schedule, and it's us coming," he said.