The No. 7 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish pay a visit to the No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies in a Week 1 college football marquee matchup in primetime. This Top 20 tilt is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 31 with a live broadcast on ABC, and streaming live on ESPN Plus.
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When and Where is the Game?
When: Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, August 31.
Where: Kyle Field | College Station, Texas
How to Watch the Game on TV or Stream Online
TV Channel: ABC, and streaming on ESPN Plus
How to Live Stream Online
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Game Odds
Point Spread
Moneyline
TA&M -155 | ND +135
Over/Under
46.5
What to Watch For in the Game
The Fighting Irish are coming off a strong 2023 season under first-year coach Marcus Freeman. They are looking to improve on their 9-4 record and make a run at the College Football Playoff. The Aggies are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 5-7 record in 2023. They have a new coaching staff and are hoping for a fresh start.
Riley Leonard's Debut for Notre Dame
The Fighting Irish are looking to replace star quarterback Sam Hartman, who graduated and is now starting for the University of Notre Dame. Riley Leonard, a transfer from Duke, will make his debut for Notre Dame. Leonard was an exceptional player at Duke and is expected to have a significant impact on the Notre Dame offense.
Texas A&M's New Coaching Staff
The Aggies have a new coaching staff led by head coach Jimbo Fisher. Fisher is known for his offensive prowess and is expected to bring a new dimension to the Aggies' offense.
The Battle of the Defenses
Both Notre Dame and Texas A&M have strong defenses. The Fighting Irish have a strong secondary, while the Aggies have a strong front seven. The battle between these two defenses will be a key factor in determining the outcome of the game.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Texas A&M Aggies will both have a lot to prove in this Week 1 clash. Both teams are looking to make a statement early in the season. It is sure to be a closely contested game.
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