Learned, Loved, Loathed: Texas A&M 41, Notre Dame 40
Aggies everywhere have to be loving the fact that Mike Elko & Co. finally found a breakthrough moment in the form of a 41-40 (anxiety-inducing) victory at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday night. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about A&M's trip to South Bend.
Post Game Review: No. 16 Texas A&M 41, No. 8 Notre Dame 40
Needing last-minute dramatics, No. 16 Texas A&M mercifully put an end to a 13-game road losing streak vs. ranked opponents with a 41-40 victory at Notre Dame Stadium. Marcel Reed's 11-yard pass to Nate Boerkircher on fourth down with 19 seconds served as the decisive blow to the No. 8 Irish.
Key Matchups: No. 16 Texas A&M at No. 8 Notre Dame
No. 16 Texas A&M ventures away from Kyle Field to meet the eighth-ranked Fighting Irish inside Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Ahead of the marquee matchup, Olin Buchanan details the in-game battles that will have the greatest impact on the outcome of the Week 3 showdown.
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Nuño's Notes: Irish insiders expect a bounce-back performance in Week 3
Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame Fighting Irish are ranked eighth in the country, but with an early-season loss, the Golden Domers already have their backs up against the wall. Ahead of Texas A&M's trip to South Bend, David Nuño shares what he has gathered from Irish insiders.
Players to Watch: No. 16 Texas A&M at No. 8 Notre Dame
In a top-20 matchup, Texas A&M travels to South Bend on Saturday to face No. 8 Notre Dame in Week 3, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. CT. As the Aggies look for redemption, Olin Buchanan identifies players from both teams to keep an eye on this Saturday.
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B-Team: A 'line in the sand' game? Plus coaches on the hot seat & more
Late afternoons are for the B-Team as Ryan Brauninger and the crew join you on the drive home each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon! On Episode 8 of the B-Team, Brauny and Billy Liucci (plus Zane) discuss the importance of A&M-Notre Dame, coaches on the hot seat and more
Tale of the Tape: No. 16 Texas A&M at No. 8 Notre Dame
In the second of a home-and-home non-conference series, No. 16 Texas A&M ventures to Notre Dame Stadium in Week 3 for a primetime, top-20 showdown with the No. 8 Fighting Irish. Indeed, this matchup includes plenty of early-season College Football Playoff implications.
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Looch & Bock: Storylines around Ags-Irish, SEC teams to buy & more
During your lunch hour each Wednesday, join Billy Liucci and Gabe Bock as we go to "Looch & Bock, TexAgs" for plenty of chatter surrounding Texas A&M football. In episode three, the duo discussed the opportunity that lays ahead for Mike Elko and the Aggies against No. 8 Notre Dame.
A&M's new-look receiving corps expect man-to-man coverage vs. Irish
A year ago, Texas A&M was limited to a 2024-worst 100 passing yards in a 23-13 loss to Notre Dame as the Irish's man-to-man coverage gave the Aggies fits last August. With the second of the home-and-home on deck, it's a new group of wideouts for the Irish to cover in South Bend.
Momentum Shifts: Real test lies ahead for Texas A&M
Texas A&M had a solid performance in all three phases vs. Utah State in Week 2, but the real test lies ahead. With a primetime road game against a top-10 opponent on deck, the Maroon & White must use a 44-22 victory as a building block and a springboard to larger success.
A&M looks to end 14-game drought against top-10 teams on the road
Texas A&M hopes to end its 14-game road losing streak against top-10 opponents as the No. 16 Aggies travel to Indiana to face No. 8 Notre Dame in Week 3. Mike Elko emphasized his trust in the Maroon & White, highlighting the Aggies' run game and defensive efforts.
Notre Dame relying on new additions to replicate success of 2024
Notre Dame must replace its quarterback, three starting offensive linemen, two of its top receivers, its top two tacklers and its leader in sacks and interceptions. Even with so many departures, Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish are projected to be a top-10 team.
