Texas A&M beats Notre Dame
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College football reporter Brett McMurphy made a humorous social media post about Notre Dame football, following an 0-2 start.
Texas A&M outlasted UTSA and Utah State in two big victories, but the Aggies gave up a combined 46 points over the past two weeks. However, quarterback Marcel Reed has been exceptional, throwing for 509 yards and seven touchdowns.
In what was a back-and-forth game all night, a series of late Notre Dame miscues ultimately helped Texas A&M to a come-from-behind road win:
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr had some nice moments during the shootout against Texas A&M, and some poor ones. He took the media through his biggest mistakes.
The Texas A&M Aggies are set to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Week 3. Follow along for live updates.
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Notre Dame remains winless heading into Week 4 of the FBS season. The Fighting Irish fell to 0-2 on the season after losing 41-40 to Texas A&M at home on Friday night. Some college football fans were left wondering if last year's national championship runner-up can expect to make the playoff this fall.
It's a nationally-ranked rematch of Notre Dame's 23-13 win at Texas A&M last season, but with different quarterbacks and a load of new skill players
No. 17 Texas A&M has tallied 86 points over its first 2 games. Both came against down-the-computer-rankings types, and Saturday's contest in South Bend represents the Aggies' toughest game thus far. A week ago, they defeated Utah State 44-22 (against-the-spread loss as a -33.5). A&M outgained USU 554 yards to 250.
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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNAlex Caruso celebrates Texas A&M's win over Notre Dame
Caruso took to social media to celebrate the Texas A&M win. In ESPN's College GameDay crew, only Pat McAfee picked the Aggies to win the top-16 Saturday night matchup. The 31-year-old has attended several games during his offseason and remains engaged with his school.
If there was any hesitancy about a prestigious university embracing a comedian with no filter, Notre Dame has set it aside to lean in.
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNWatch: Jeremiyah Love runs it in for Notre Dame for a late lead
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.