Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman talks Riley Leonard vs. Texas A&M
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman, speaking on Aug. 26, 2024 in South Bend, expresses confidence in QB Riley Leonard ahead of opener at Texas A&M
Texas A&M football is set to host Notre Dame in primetime on Saturday night in one of the top matchups in Week 1 of the college football season.
The No. 20 Aggies face the No. 7 Fighting Irish in College Station, Texas, the home of ESPN’s “College GameDay” for Week 1. Former Texas A&M quarterback and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel will also be on site as the show’s celebrity guest picker.
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Texas A&M is in its first season under new coach Mike Elko, a former Aggies defensive coordinator who was hired away from Duke this offseason. Elko brought in an influx of talent via the transfer portal and returns former five-star quarterback Conner Weigman, who suffered a season-ending injury against Auburn in the SEC opener last season.
Notre Dame meanwhile is led by Duke transfer quarterback Riley Leonard, a dynamic dual threat who played under Elko last season for the Blue Devils.
Both teams are hopefuls for the new 12-team College Football Playoff, and a strong nonconference win could help propel them to their goals.
Follow along for live updates from the game, including everything to know for the Saturday night contest:
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Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman, along with first-year offensive coordinator Collin Klein, are in rhythm early against Notre Dame. Texas A&M nearly in the red zone after a third-down completion.
Kyle Field is packed, and this crowd is on fire waiting for Texas A&M’s season opener. Notre Dame opening its year in as hostile an environment gets in college football.
Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman, a former five-star recruit who only played in four games last season before suffering a season-ending injury, is out on the field warming up for the Aggies:
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard, who’s taking on his former Duke coach Mike Elko, is ready for his Notre Dame debut on Saturday night:
Notre Dame players have arrived at Kyle Field:
Albeit it was a few hours ago, here were the predictions for the Aggies-Fighting Irish game on ESPN’s “College GameDay”
Desmond Howard: Texas A&MNick Saban: Texas A&MPat McAfee: Texas A&MJohnny Manziel: Texas A&MLee Corso: Notre Dame
Texas A&M is out on Kyle Field, and is gathered in unison around the midfield Aggies logo pregame:
Texas A&M vs Notre Dame score updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Teams1234FNotre DameTexas A&MTexas A&M vs Notre Dame time todayTime: 7:30 p.m. ETDate: Saturday, Aug. 31Location: Kyle Field in College Station, Texas
Texas A&M-Notre Dame is set for a 7:30 p.m. ET kick off on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.
What channel is Texas A&M vs Notre Dame on today?TV channel: ABCStreaming: ESPN app, Fubo
Aggies-Fighting Irish will air live on ABC, with streaming options available on the ESPN app (with a TV provider login) or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Texas A&M vs Notre Dame historyTexas A&M record vs. Notre Dame: 2-3 (Last win: 2001)Notre Dame record vs. Texas A&M: 3-2 (Last win: 2000)
Texas A&M and Notre Dame have played five times in their history, with the last matchup a 24-3 Aggies win at home in 2001.
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Texas A&M vs Notre Dame predictions
Here are predictions from the game, courtesy of the South Bend Tribune:
Mike Beraridno: Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 16. Riley Leonard and Co. start fast, bring down the decibel level to a merely annoying level at Kyle Field. One of the nation’s best defenses will keep it right there.
Tom Noie: Notre Dame 17, Texas A&M 6. The Irish need to let the defense dominate and do enough offensively to not lose this one. Just get in, get out and get home 1-0.
Austin Hough: Notre Dame 17, Texas A&M 14. Mitch Jeter kicks a field goal as time expires for the win. Irish fans everywhere let out a collective sign of relief because of it.
Texas A&M vs Notre Dame betting odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Aug. 29
Spread: Texas A&M (-3)Over/under: 46Moneyline: Texas A&M (-150) Notre Dame (+125)Texas A&M vs Notre Dame injury updatesNotre Dame: OT Charles Jagusah (out for the year), safety Taebron Bennie Powell (out for the year), safety Tae Johnson (out), OT Styles Prescod (out for the year)Texas A&M: RB Reuben Owens (out)Texas A&M vs Notre Dame weather update
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Temperature at kick off: 95 degreesTexas A&M football schedule 2024
All times Eastern.
Saturday, Aug. 31: Texas A&M vs. No. 7 Notre Dame | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)Saturday, Sept. 7: Texas A&M vs. McNeese | 12:45 a.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)Saturday, Sept. 14: Texas A&M at Florida | 3:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)*Saturday, Sept. 21: Texas A&M vs. Bowling Green | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, SEC Network+Saturday, Sept. 28: Texas A&M vs. Arkansas*Saturday, Oct. 5: Texas A&M vs. No. 11 Missouri | 12 p.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)*Saturday, Oct. 12: BYESaturday, Oct. 19: Texas A&M at Mississippi State*Saturday, Oct. 26: Texas A&M vs. No. 12 LSU*Saturday, Nov. 2: Texas A&M at South Carolina*Saturday, Nov. 9: BYESaturday, Nov. 16: Texas A&M vs. New Mexico State | 7:45 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)*Saturday, Nov. 23: Texas A&M at Auburn*Saturday, Nov. 30: Texas A&M vs. No. 4 Texas*Notre Dame football schedule 2024
All times Eastern.
Saturday, Aug. 31: Notre Dame at No. 20 Texas A&M | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo) ESPN+Saturday, Sept. 7: Notre Dame vs. Nothern Illinois | 3:30 p.m. | NBC (Fubo), PeacockSaturday, Sept. 14: Notre Dame at Purdue | 3:30 p.m. | CBS (Fubo) Saturday, Sept. 21: Notre Dame vs. Miami (Ohio) | 3:30 p.m. | NBC (Fubo), PeacockSaturday, Sept. 28: Notre Dame vs. Louisville | 3:30 p.m. | PeacockSaturday, Oct. 5: BYESaturday, Oct. 12: Notre Dame vs. Stanford | 3:30 p.m. | NBC (Fubo), PeacockSaturday, Oct. 19: Notre Dame vs. Georgia TechSaturday, Oct. 26: Notre Dame vs. Navy | NoonSaturday, Nov. 2: BYESaturday, Nov. 9: Notre Dame vs. No. 10 Florida State | 7:30 p.m. | NBC (Fubo), PeacockSaturday, Nov. 16: Notre Dame vs. Virginia | 3:30 p.m. | NBC (Fubo), PeacockSaturday, Nov. 23: Notre Dame vs. Army | 7 p.m. | NBC (Fubo), PeacockFriday, Nov. 29: Notre Dame at No. 23 USC
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