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No. 8 Notre Dame Hosts No. 16 Texas A&M in Pivotal Test With Playoff Stakes

Notre Dame's path back to the playoff hinges on reigniting its ground attack against an Aggies defense that has leaked rushing yards.

Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) attempts to block the kicks during the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • Notre Dame enters its home opener at 0-1 after a 27-24 loss at Miami, with kickoff set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
  • Redshirt freshman C.J. Carr is slated for his second start after debuting with 221 passing yards, two touchdowns, one interception and a rushing score.
  • Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed, a dual-threat who exited last week with an undisclosed injury, is expected to play.
  • Preseason All-American Jeremiyah Love had 33 rushing yards on 10 carries in Week 1 as the Irish seek a stronger ground game.
  • Through two games the Aggies have allowed 108 rushing yards to UTSA and 235 to Utah State, and they have not beaten a ranked team on the road since 2014.