Notre Dame (0-0) at Texas A&M (0-0)
- When: Aug 31 2024, 7:30 PM
- Where: Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- Where to watch: ABC
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Notre Dame (#7) @ Texas A&M (#20)
Point Spread
Notre Dame (#7) 3.0 (-110)
Texas A&M (#20) -3.0 (-110)
Notre Dame (#7) @ Texas A&M (#20)
Total
Over 48.0 (-105)
Under 48.0 (-115)
Notre Dame (#7) @ Texas A&M (#20)
Moneyline
Notre Dame (#7) +130
Texas A&M (#20) -150
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Passing Team Leaders:
Notre Dame: Riely Leonard 1102 Yds
Texas A&M: Conner Weigman 979 Yds
Team Stats
| Fighting Irish | Aggies | |
| 0-0 | Record | 0-0 |
| 0-0 | Away & Home | 0-0 |
| – | Last 10 | – |
| – | Streak | – |
Last Matchup:
None
Game Preview
A unique dynamic will unfold in College Station, Texas, this Saturday as No. 20 Texas A&M hosts No. 7 Notre Dame, featuring a poignant reunion between head coach Mike Elko and his former quarterback Riley Leonard.
Previously, Elko coached Leonard at Duke, where they achieved consecutive winning seasons. This season, both have ascended in their careers, with Elko taking over at Texas A&M and Leonard transferring to Notre Dame.
Now, as adversaries, Elko expressed mixed feelings about competing against Leonard. "It’s an odd and intriguing situation that I’m not particularly eager about, but it’s part of the sport," Elko noted. "There’s a lot of respect for Riley, not only as an athlete but as a person. After this game, I’ll continue to support him."
Leonard is set to start for Notre Dame, stepping in for the former quarterback Sam Hartman. During his tenure at Duke, Leonard threw for 4,450 yards and 24 touchdowns, and also added 1,224 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.
Aware of the challenging atmosphere at Kyle Field, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has been simulating noisy conditions in practice to prepare. "We’ve tried to mimic executing plays under intense conditions to get ready," Freeman said. "Ultimately, they have to perform when it counts."
Notre Dame aims to build on a 10-win season, with high aspirations for the expanded College Football Playoff. Under Freeman’s leadership, the Fighting Irish have a 19-7 record.
Elko is tasked with revitalizing a Texas A&M program that has struggled recently, finishing last season 7-6 and the prior one at 5-7. He emphasized the benefits and challenges of starting the season against a highly ranked opponent. "The focus it’s brought from our team during preparations has been crucial," he explained. "However, the drawback is the immediate pressure to perform at our best right from the start without much room to settle into our new systems."
This game marks the sixth meeting between the two schools, with Notre Dame holding a slight 3-2 series lead, although Texas A&M won their last encounter in 2001.
NCAA Football Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Notre Dame 24-20
Expert Pick: Notre Dame (+130) & Under 47½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $430
- NCAAF Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
