Notre Dame is 0-2, and sure, if it wins 10 straight to close the year, it can still play in the College Football Playoff. Here in reality, though, it's clear that Notre Dame has issues all over the field. Too many turnovers on offense, a giant special teams blunder late, and about that defense...

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We analyze the ranked college football matchup between Texas A&M Aggies and Notre Dame Fighting Irish and give our predictions, picks, and best bets for the game.

Running back Jeremiyah Love has given the No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish a late lead over the No. 17 Texas A&M Aggies. Love ran the ball in from 12 yards out following a fourth-down run that he converted. His touchdown marked the end of a 12-play, 75-yard drive that consumed 6:13.

Texas A&M Aggies safety Bryce Anderson left the game on a cart in a neck brace during their game against Notre Dame.

The safety from Beaumont was hurt making a tackle after a deep pass late in the first half of Saturday's game.

Notre Dame’s playoff hopes hang in the balance as Marcus Freeman faces a critical September test against Texas A

Head coach Mike Elko and his Texas A&M Aggies staff have the team's recruiting efforts back where they need to be less than two years into his tenure. Elko brought in a top ten recruiting class this past year and now he's on pace to lock in a top five group for 2026.