Hartman throws 4 TD passes as No. 13 Notre Dame opens with a 42-3 win over Navy in Ireland

DUBLIN -- , Sam Hartman credited coaches, the offensive line, running backs, the defense, even the event organizers. This after a dream debut as Notre Dame quarterback. Hartman threw for four touchdowns and the No. 13 Fighting Irish routed Navy 42-3 on Saturday in a season-opening victory in Ireland’s capital. Notre Dame (1-0) scored at will by air and on the ground against the Midshipmen (0-1), improving to 3-0 all-time against Navy in Dublin games. Hartman completed 19 of 23 passes for 251 yards. “It starts up front. I had a lot of time to go through my reads and progressions, and felt comfortable,” Hartman said. “It’s easy when you have two of the best tackles in the country,” he added.