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

Notre Dame’s ground attack faces an Aggies defense that has struggled to stop the run.

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

  • Kickoff at Notre Dame Stadium is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC with streaming on Peacock.
  • Following a 27-24 loss at Miami, reporters characterize a second early defeat as a major blow to Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff path.
  • Redshirt freshman CJ Carr makes his home debut after throwing for 221 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in his first start.
  • Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed is expected to start after practicing following last week’s injury, and starting left tackle Trey Zuhn is set to return, per team reports.
  • Analysts highlight Notre Dame’s running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price versus an A&M unit that allowed 235 rushing yards to Utah State, with sportsbooks listing the Irish as a mid–single-digit favorite.