Texas A&M

High-Stakes Home Opener


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Notre Dame (0-1) hosts SEC powerhouse Texas A&M (2-0) on Saturday in a rematch of last season’s opening game. The Fighting Irish prevailed in a defensive battle by 23-13 but now face a retooled Aggie offense. Coach Marcus Freeman’s squad has had two weeks to contemplate the stinging defeat it suffered in Miami. How this…

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Notes From the Geetar: What’s an Aggie?

This 2024 kickoff was supposed to be replete with stories about my experience at College Station and what it was like to watch a game at The Most Intimidating Stadium on Earth™.  Unfortunately, a family situation required me to cancel the trip, and while everything has resolved to my satisfaction, I remain depressed I missed…

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Gritty Irish Prevail Over A&M


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Notre Dame’s stifling defense kept Texas A&M in check until the ground game came alive in the fourth quarter as the Fighting Irish pulled away to a 23-13 victory in its season opener. A slew of penalties and negative plays created by the aggressive Aggie defense made life miserable for the visitors in the first…

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Irish Feel the Heat at A&M


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Head Coach Marcus Freeman begins his third year at the helm of Notre Dame as he takes his Fighting Irish on the road against Texas A&M in a highly anticipated matchup. The Irish boast an exceptionally talented squad led by a veteran defense and a seasoned quarterback in graduate transfer Riley Leonard. The Aggies are…

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