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Learned, Loved, Loathed: No. 7 Notre Dame 23, No. 20 Texas A&M 13

In a game that felt more lopsided than the final score indicates, an alarming outing offensively doomed 20th-ranked Texas A&M as No. 7 Notre Dame spoiled Mike Elko's return. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about the Aggies' performance.
By Olin Buchanan
September 1, 2024
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Looking back on what was learned, loved and loathed in Texas A&M’s 23-13 loss to Notre Dame in the 2024 football season opener:

Learned

The Aggies continue to struggle in close games: A&M played the seventh-ranked Irish to a tie for 58 minutes. That’s not a boast. The Aggies frequently play ranked teams close but don’t close the deal. Since upsetting Alabama 41-38 in 2021, A&M is 2-14 in games decided by 10 points or less.

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