Notre Dame vs Texas A&M | College Football Week 1 Early Game Preview

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  • Notre Dame vs Texas A&M NCAAF early game preview for August 31st, 2024.
    Notre Dame will put Texas A&M to the test when they start their season at Kyle Field. Notre Dame was 10-3 last season and Texas A&M was 7-6. In a battle between 2 teams with high expectations, Notre Dame is the favorite by the NCAAF odds. Who will be the winning NCAAF pick?
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  • @michaelhostetler8749
    @michaelhostetler8749 Місяць тому +12

    Notre Dame's secondary is sick with an elite cornerback room in Benjamin Morrison, Jaden Mickey, and Christian Gray. They also have a top safety in the country in Xavier Watts. The last two years they held Ohio St to 21 and 16 points and kept Marvin Harrison Jr to under 100 yards for both games combined with an offense that did them no favors in taking any pressure off them only scoring 10 and 13 points. On top of that, their defensive line is going to have good depth and experience with a great duo of Riley Mills and Howard Cross at tackle. On offense, every position other than a talented but inexperienced offensive line is going to be improved from last year. Although they lost Audric Estime to the NFL, they are replacing him with two dynamic running backs of Jadarian Price and Jaramiah Love. Two promising sophomore receivers are returning in Jaden Greathouse and Jordan Fasion in addition to senor Jayden Thomas. They also brought in Kris Mitchell and Beaux Collins from the transfer portal. I have more faith in three quarterbacks on the roster this year than I have had a long time at Notre Dame. I believe Riley Leonard, Kenny Minchey, and CJ Carr are all better than what we've had for a while.

    • @AJ8664
      @AJ8664 20 днів тому

      Plus Price and Love combined had 80 yards of rushing. Those 2 were back ups to estime and they still put up solid yards for under classman.

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 17 днів тому

      The OL situation is alarming. It is going to be tough to go into College Station with the OL in disarray and come away with a victory. I hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see it. IF Fisher had returned and IF Jagusah stayed healthy, I think this ND team would be a legit top 5 team nationally. But neither of those things happened and ND is going back-and-forth over whether to play a 5th year guy who never made an impression or an undersized true freshman at OT. That just doesn't instill much confidence. Is what it is. ND's chance to win the game is for the D to play so effectively that the O doesn't have to do too much. But, damn, .. I don't have much confidence.

  • @JohnSimpson-sv6sq
    @JohnSimpson-sv6sq 2 місяці тому +29

    Respectfully, you really should research the ND Defense.. this is top 3 Defense & Deep! At all levels... 3rd yr in Goldens scheme.. A&M will be lucky to score 12-14pts..

    • @danielwade1978
      @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому +2

      Well said!

    • @Zapatos-xg2yb
      @Zapatos-xg2yb 2 місяці тому +5

      Yeah this defense is absolutely loaded. Should be better than last year IMO.

    • @toppedoff
      @toppedoff 2 місяці тому +5

      A&M will score at will.. Weigman was a freshman All-American.. The A&M receiving corp is elite.. A&M has the best defense in the nation.. It should be an easy win for A&M at home

    • @danielwade1978
      @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому +4

      @@toppedoff - I have respect for your Elko and Co but please don’t get it twisted. A&M will not be scoring AT WILL against this ND defense. A defense that limited a more talented Ohio State and Southern Cal.

    • @Zapatos-xg2yb
      @Zapatos-xg2yb 2 місяці тому +5

      @@toppedoff I think Elko is awesome, and the A&M defense will be great. But I am unsure how any fair, unbiased A&M fan can say with a straight face that they’ll score at will vs an ND defense that has proven year after year to be one of the best units in the country. Best of luck to you all, I am by no means trying to dis A&M, they very well could win the game. I’d do a little homework on ND first tho if I were you before exclaiming an easy victory for the aggies.

  • @Lfg117
    @Lfg117 2 місяці тому +10

    'Stay-away' gm for me. I'm higher on '24 A&M than most. Imo new Ags' hc Elko is worth 2 close wins. I still like A&M IDL vs the run.

    • @FootballPicksandPredictions
      @FootballPicksandPredictions  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the insight!

    • @mikemacdonald1675
      @mikemacdonald1675 2 місяці тому +1

      There are other games to gamble on. I’m keeping the rubber band on my wallet for this and will enjoy watching.

  • @WattersbyBronikowsky
    @WattersbyBronikowsky 2 місяці тому +7

    I don't think people are really appreciating just how good Elko is. The TAMU defenses when he was DC were absolutely spectacular, regularly ranking in the top 5 in several metrics and in the top 15 defenses overall. It wasn't until we hired DJ Durkin that our defense really went to pot. We also saw with Duke that he was capable as a head coach and making the most of his team. I think the odds are basically 50/50. TAMU could be exactly what they were last year: a stacked team that underperforms. But man if Elko can get them to play to their potential, they're easily a championship caliber team.

  • @dcarp71
    @dcarp71 2 дні тому

    I'm thankful the ATM team made it through that rough game - it was so hot and the Texas team was really hit hard.

  • @gigemaggies50
    @gigemaggies50 Місяць тому +8

    Should be a good game. A&M 24- Norte Dame 21

    • @docsavage6024
      @docsavage6024 19 днів тому +1

      That's not a good game a good game would be Notre Dame 35 and A&M 10

    • @Yeaggghurte
      @Yeaggghurte 14 днів тому

      @@docsavage6024well said

  • @danielwade1978
    @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому +7

    Respectfully disagree about ND’s potential on D. They’ve made lots of top-6 lists.

  • @howlingwolf125y
    @howlingwolf125y 20 днів тому +1

    Be interesting to see the TexA&M offense, which has been terrible the past few years.. and the OL has also been pushed around the past couple of year. Lets see if new OC Calvin Klein can get the A&M offense in gear.

  • @ajdean07
    @ajdean07 26 днів тому +1

    Riley Leonard will have to connect on a deep ball to beat Elko in this game. He's gonna force him to make good passes. Both of these teams are loaded with talent so we will see what happens. Entering this game with untested Tackles is not an ideal situation for ND. A&M will be very disruptive up front.

  • @iknow1865
    @iknow1865 16 днів тому +1

    How did an average Texas A&M 7-6 team last year become a favorite. Sheesh! ND was almost a 11-2 or 12-1 team last year. Give me the Irish 🍀🍀

  • @ChiTsang
    @ChiTsang 2 місяці тому +5

    ND University world champion in combining academics and football program

  • @danielwade1978
    @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому +2

    And Elko knows our QB through and through. Definitely gonna be some 3D chess going on between Elko and Denbrock. I like Riley but he doesn’t have the most precise of passes. However, he’s one tough ass young man! Elko definitely will have a spy on him lol

  • @nathansummerville3972
    @nathansummerville3972 Місяць тому +3

    A&M will win this one by 7-10. It’ll be a tough game for sure. However, A&M has a not so secret weapon in Tommy Moffitt. Rumor has it he has been beating the hell outta the oline this offseason. Aggies will be a tough outing for everyone this year. I see a 9-3/10-2 season for them with losses to maybe Missouri and possibly Auburn or LSU.

    • @markbassett6357
      @markbassett6357 Місяць тому +1

      @@nathansummerville3972 they will lose to Texas as well.

    • @nathansummerville3972
      @nathansummerville3972 Місяць тому +3

      @@markbassett6357 😂 no, they won’t. Texas will probably end up around 8-4 with that easy schedule.

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 5 днів тому

      You might want to rethink your Aggies they just got beat by an Offensive line with 6 total starts 23 - 13 I told everyone Aggies will be lucky to get 13 points against that ND Defense

  • @drizzle452
    @drizzle452 2 місяці тому +7

    Rock fight. Take the under

  • @austinfigueroa4851
    @austinfigueroa4851 2 місяці тому +9

    Placing a pretty big wager on Notre Dame here. We know what we’re getting with Freeman and company while A&M has a ton of question marks in Elko’s first year. Underdog value with a team that should be favored? Give me the Irish, 27-13.

    • @DH-rs6cq
      @DH-rs6cq 2 місяці тому +4

      I wouldn't place a big one with a lot of unknown. Aggies defend that turf even in their worst years pretty well. Saban teams at times had a tough road there, lost a few, and had top 3 defense and offenses.

    • @FootballPicksandPredictions
      @FootballPicksandPredictions  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment and good luck on this future bet!

    • @GBU61
      @GBU61 2 місяці тому +2

      Freeman is not a championship level coach. He will find me a way to screw up a very easy schedule. A&M will be a test at home but even Freeman will probably find a way to lose this game.

    • @austinfigueroa4851
      @austinfigueroa4851 2 місяці тому +2

      @@GBU61 so this seems to be an opinion based take as opposed to a factual take, and I keep my personal opinions out of betting. By the numbers Freeman made an impressive leap from year 1 to year 2, so following the logical trend I expect him to be better this year. Let’s not pretend like they weren’t a play away from beating Ohio State at home last year. Freeman also outlasted Elko last year on the road as well. If there is a coaching edge, it’s slightly leaning towards Freeman but these are 2 of the 10 best coaches in the country, whether you’d like to admit that or not.

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 2 місяці тому

      Am right there with u I put a larger wager on ND

  • @shaneoreilly7341
    @shaneoreilly7341 Місяць тому +5

    A&M 17 Notre Dame 27

  • @wadegarrett2376
    @wadegarrett2376 2 місяці тому +11

    with A&M's awful o-line and ND's top tier d-line....thats going to be a problem

    • @danielwade1978
      @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому +1

      What about our o-line? 😬

    • @FootballPicksandPredictions
      @FootballPicksandPredictions  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment!

    • @internationalfootballleagu8841
      @internationalfootballleagu8841 Місяць тому +4

      A&M has had a weak strength and conditioning program for years, paired with a bad o-line coach. This offseason they fixed both of those problems. Tommy Moffit is widely considered to be among the best S&C coaches in history, and their new o-line coach made the most of limited talent at Duke (granted, in a small sample). I am an Aggie fan, and I know we have plenty of issues that probably cannot be fixed in one offseason---but the o-line will probably not be one of them.

    • @danielwade1978
      @danielwade1978 Місяць тому +1

      @@internationalfootballleagu8841 - To be fair both teams have questionable o-lines but very good d-lines. Obviously football is won and lost in the trenches. That’s why I really think this is going to be a low scoring game and the team that turns over the other will win no doubt. Good luck and go Irish ☘️

    • @internationalfootballleagu8841
      @internationalfootballleagu8841 Місяць тому +2

      @@danielwade1978 It will undoubtedly be an extremely physical, hard-fought game. This one may be my second most anticipated matchup for us this season
      edit: although I will likely enjoy this one more because I won't be exposed to insufferable t.u. fans....

  • @kriscobb-xi1wq
    @kriscobb-xi1wq 2 місяці тому +3

    Wreckin Crew will rule this game close but the loudness will be a factor. 35-28 AGGIES FESHMAN TACKLES WILL HAVE ALONG DAY FOR NORTE DAME. Going to the barn burner.

    • @guineapigclips5205
      @guineapigclips5205 2 місяці тому +2

      @@kriscobb-xi1wq there is no way TAMU is scoring 35 on ND

    • @jyrionbell848
      @jyrionbell848 Місяць тому +1

      @@guineapigclips5205Lol ok

    • @es330td
      @es330td Місяць тому +1

      The Wrecking Crew did not make the move to the SEC with A&M. Only once since 2011 has A&M ranked above #25 in total defense. Whatever magic they used to have was not included in the fine print.

    • @kriscobb-xi1wq
      @kriscobb-xi1wq Місяць тому

      @@es330td actually we lead the league in rush defense last your and last time it was 2021 and 2011 the fine print is this nd lost in college station last time they came there and will due the same this time believe it ???

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 5 днів тому

      HAHAHAHA you might want to rethink that now ND 23 - A&M 13

  • @hurin1932
    @hurin1932 13 днів тому

    I think this will be a difficult game but I expect Notre Dame to take control. I think it's just too soon for Elko to have A&M running on all cylinders and Denbrock and Leonard will adapt to the OL having some early struggles. By the end of the season I think A&M will be a dangerous team.

  • @ZoNose83
    @ZoNose83 Місяць тому

    Learning and seeing both teams,I am loving this UNDER,the coach from A/M wants to keep Leonard in the pocket and NOT let him run,and at Home he wants to use the crowd to slow ND down,and A/M will run and try to establish themselves..under 49.5

  • @guineapigclips5205
    @guineapigclips5205 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm going with ND 23-17 in this one. ND defense should be elite. dbs are lockdown, dline is great which should be an issue for a&m, only issue is the lbs who are very talented but there are many new starters. On offense, QB, TE and RB should be good. WRs will improve, but the question is how much. Oline looked shakey but they have time to get their act together. Kyle field at night is always a factor, but I'll still take the irish.

  • @BetWithLB
    @BetWithLB 20 днів тому

    If this game was at a neutral site ND would be favourite (4 ish). Serious RP for The Irish and a lot of new at A&M. If this was Week 8 then I'd give the Elko factor more weight but Game One is different. Worth noting too how well prepared ND were for their two openers vs OSU in recent years. Grand they lost both, but OSU were among CFP favs. They had significant talent disadvantage both times and lasted until Q3 at OSU and were a play short at South Bend.

  • @DaysTX
    @DaysTX 11 днів тому

    A&M defense is going to be nasty, particularly DL.....ND is starting a true freshman tackle against arguably the best DL in the country at a night game on the road

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 5 днів тому

      Theres a reason they call ND O-Line U and u just saw it today over 200 yds rushing and 0 sacks for A&M the best defense in the country is ND

  • @tavismckay7034
    @tavismckay7034 2 місяці тому +11

    ND 27 - 17

    • @austinfigueroa4851
      @austinfigueroa4851 2 місяці тому +3

      This is right around what I have it at

    • @mikemacdonald1675
      @mikemacdonald1675 2 місяці тому +2

      Sounds about right. Hopefully with no injuries.

    • @toppedoff
      @toppedoff 2 місяці тому +2

      A&M 38- nd 13

    • @Surge308
      @Surge308 2 місяці тому

      @@toppedoff I just read we’re playing all our freshmen and walk-ons on defense so probably right

    • @FootballPicksandPredictions
      @FootballPicksandPredictions  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment, CFB is almost here!

  • @Steven-tf9fz
    @Steven-tf9fz 2 місяці тому +6

    A&M D line has multiple 4&5 stars you give no credit to the talent they have

    • @FootballPicksandPredictions
      @FootballPicksandPredictions  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment!

    • @GBU61
      @GBU61 2 місяці тому

      I agree. Both offenses are huge question marks.

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 2 місяці тому +1

      ND Offensive line is filled with 4 & 5 star players who are monsters and very athletic but the star rating means nothing its development that matters that's why ND is known as Offensive Line U and sends so many lineman to the NFL. I think u need to worry about your O-Line against that ND D-Line could be a very long night for u

    • @ServiceDunn
      @ServiceDunn Місяць тому

      It will be a very long night for both OL.

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 Місяць тому

      @@ServiceDunn Remember NDs Offense has to practice against a top 5 Defense everyday A&M was 19th huge advantage for ND

  • @chrisayres2340
    @chrisayres2340 15 днів тому

    officiating will be huge in this game, WATCH

  • @hikedayley9309
    @hikedayley9309 15 днів тому

    ND will score 38 points. A&M will score 24 points. Take it from the one who knows!

  • @tomm.6265
    @tomm.6265 2 місяці тому +1

    Notre Dame is loaded and now they have some Dudes ND Offensive line will having growing pains but they have some unreal talent on that line. A&M Offensive line is weak and against that ND Defense that was ranked 5th in the country last yr and will be even better this yr it is going to be a very long night for them. I see the Irish winning by at least 10.

  • @bwnotredame06
    @bwnotredame06 2 місяці тому +4

    Life Long ND Fan. 10-2 Absolutely does not make the playoffs. 11-1 only if the one loss is Ta&m or FSU if they're a top 10 team. USC is too late in the season and probably won't be a top 20 team. But with the way Freeman has been making improvements, and a schedule that is the weakest I've seen in a long time. 12-0 is not a stretch for this season. Not Quite a Natty team just yet, but might get 1 or 2 games in the playoff, depending on match up. Notre Dame is O-line and Tight End U, I'm not worried about the next men in. We'll be fiine. Denbrock should be the deciding factor here. Last year's offense had the potential to do so much more, I think the poor OC hire handi-capped them. This year should be different. And the Defense is what should really shine, you mentioned Watts, but Benjamin Morrison is a Top 3 DB. This first game will be the toughest, because of of the tangibles, it makes or breaks the season. If it makes men out of them and they fight with everything they have and pull it off, the rest of the season should come pretty business as usual until at least the first or second round of the playoffs. I'm not saying that FSU, USC, Lville, GT, will be easy, but because of this first game, they will know that they can overcome anything and fight thorugh it together. Again, not a Natty year, but I believe Freeman has them going in the right direction. And he's learning from and correcting his mistakes. Go Irish.

    • @mikemacdonald1675
      @mikemacdonald1675 2 місяці тому

      I think you’re correct. Since the highest ND can be ranked is #5, even if they’re undefeated, the committee will want to punish the Irish to force them into a conference. ND alumni will not stand for being left out of the playoffs and the administration will have to give in. Go Irish ☘️

    • @FootballPicksandPredictions
      @FootballPicksandPredictions  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for such a complete comment!

  • @davidellis7178
    @davidellis7178 Місяць тому

    First game of the year in Texas at Kyle field! It’s going to be 🥵 and loud!

  • @702TifosiGambler
    @702TifosiGambler 2 місяці тому

    I have ND going undefeated in the reg season and getting the #5 seed.
    ND is ready to roll they're silly a QB away and now have that QB.
    Elko and A&M will be fine long term but short term Game 1 I like the Irish.
    Simply rule of thumb when both rosters are even or close to who has the better HC, QB and or Home Field.
    Irish QB edge, HC draw but I'd lean Freeman to this point, home field advantage A&M.
    Irish ML

    • @scottsmaistrla1116
      @scottsmaistrla1116 Місяць тому +1

      A QB that has not played 1.5 years...in game 1 at Kyle Field...against his former head coach when he played at Duke...I think Leonard will be fine by mid-season, but in week 1 at rabid Kyle Field, not so much...Its unfortunate for ND that they have to play such a good and motivated team at their house in week 1....TAMU by a TD...

  • @bkmason57
    @bkmason57 14 днів тому

    It's always tough going up against "TEXA A&M."

  • @gigemaggies50
    @gigemaggies50 19 днів тому

    Wow! After watching practice this last week. Y’all have definitely missed all the players returning. Floor should be 8-4, ceiling should be 11-1.

  • @sarahmccoy1941
    @sarahmccoy1941 27 днів тому

    Aggies 34, Irish 22. A hot and humid night at College Station’s Kyle Field.

    • @douglaserb1
      @douglaserb1 18 днів тому

      I'll take the 12 points and ND. How much are you in for? I'll be at that game, meet you at Dixie Chicken. I'll go up to 1k on it.

    • @sarahmccoy1941
      @sarahmccoy1941 6 днів тому

      @@douglaserb1 I have updated my prediction. Aggies 31, Irish 19. Just a smidge more defense for both. Sorry, I do not like chicken. I am a beef person, like most True Texans!

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 5 днів тому

      Looks like the Heat and Humidity were a bigger problem for the Aggies than ND lot of cramping Aggies in this game Go Irish

  • @mikephillips4475
    @mikephillips4475 18 днів тому

    I really don't care who you pick but let's be real..... So the Aggies are gonna hold something back bc they can afford an early season loss more than ND bc of their weaker schedule? 😂 (I'm not saying ND is that bad, just more easy games than A&M.)
    Do you guys really think that factors into the players heads while they are out the on the field in the heat of battle!!?? "Hmmm, let me analysis how much this loss hurts us based on our schedule the rest of the year?".... lmao
    The Aggies want to turn around the narrative bad and a week 1 game on national TV with college game day in town will NOT lend itself to taking it easy. Both teams will be giving it their ALL for this game. Big win up for grabs for either team.
    Should be a great game. 2 great defenses. Take the under!

  • @ssezlm
    @ssezlm Місяць тому

    ND will not be holding anything back. A huge win to open the season is key to making the playoffs. If ND wins big (I think they can) it is huge for their poll positioning. They have a mediocre schedule this year and no conference championship, they need to get this first win. I think A&M will struggle mightily on offense. ND and that defense will take the crowd out. ND has a Heisman level QB, and a stable stable of stud running backs. The recruit 2-3 of the O lineman in the country almost every year, so there is plenty of talent there. If A&M overcommits to stopping the run, Leonard will destroy them thru the air. All the receivers have to do is catch the ball.

    • @FootballPicksandPredictions
      @FootballPicksandPredictions  Місяць тому

      Thanks for such a thorough and complete take! One of the best games of the early slate for sure!

  • @tavismckay7034
    @tavismckay7034 2 місяці тому +36

    Texas AM does not have a more talented roster overall than ND. ND will win this game

    • @DH-rs6cq
      @DH-rs6cq 2 місяці тому +17

      If that was the only factor to football. Kyle field at night in August heat is difficult. Ask Saban.

    • @danielwade1978
      @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому +6

      @@DH-rs6cq- What’s odd is that if this game was in South Bend I don’t think Gameday shows up. Looking forward to the matchup. Go Irish ☘️ Btw you guys got a keeper in a HC. Which I’m sure you already realize since he was your DC

    • @DH-rs6cq
      @DH-rs6cq 2 місяці тому +4

      @@danielwade1978 when we fired Dumbo I prayed to the football gods we would steal him back from Duke. He's done nothing but cook since then and I like every move he's made. If we show discipline and grit this year and bag 8 wins I'll be happy. 10 I'll be over the moon. Looking forward to a great game. Good luck as well.

    • @chopkong
      @chopkong 2 місяці тому +19

      How do you know that ND has more talented roster than A&M? Are you just guessing? Where's your source? Here are some facts to consider: 1. Texas A&M ranks #1 in the SEC for returning production at 72%; Notre Dame ranked #74 overall at only 60%; 2. Texas A&M ranked #4 nationally for portal transfer recruits; ND is #43; 3. According to Athlon, Texas A&M's roster talent is ranked #9 for 2024. 4. 17 of the players from the #1 All-time recruiting class are still on campus at A&M. 5. Vegas has Conner Weigman as 8th best odds for winning the Heisman. 6. The Aggies have the deepest RB room in the SEC with 3 running backs who could start at most programs (Moss, Daniels and Owens). Weaknesses are at CB, OL and WR. Strengths are DL, QB, RB, LB and DB.

    • @FootballPicksandPredictions
      @FootballPicksandPredictions  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for your comment, big game!

  • @MoneyMotivated-hm6mi
    @MoneyMotivated-hm6mi 19 днів тому

    Love the content

  • @kr639
    @kr639 13 днів тому

    All I’m sure of is take the under

  • @scottsmaistrla1116
    @scottsmaistrla1116 Місяць тому +2

    You guys are nuts if you think Texas A&M will face Notre Dame with the thought that hey, we can still make the playoff with a loss...Other than Texas, this is the most important game on TAMU's schedule...And a statement game for Elko. You guys did not mentioned that he was the former DC at Notre Dame, and left it for a lateral move to TAMU. Or that Riley Leonard was Elko's QB at Duke for the last two years. And the fact that I will assume that Elko took most of his staff with him to TAMU, and the OC know Leonard. A new QB with only 2 starting lineman, against a Elko coached D with better athletes, and that Kyle Field Crowd...ND is use to playing in front of big crowds, but other than maybe the shoe at Ohio State, they have not played in the type of environment. And ND is a subway alumni team...favored by bettors... I think TAMU should be favored by 2 or 3 points...And I think TAMU will win by 6 +...and that's coming from a UT-Austin alumnus...

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    • @dereklove628
      @dereklove628 23 дні тому

      @@scottsmaistrla1116 Despite having an ALL AMERICAN cousin at DE who played for the Irish in the 70's. ND goes to Kyle field and wins this huge game by 4 to 6 points. This of course is only built upon the amazing offensive line plus the multiple talent they have on both sides of the ball with SPEED included! 👌🏼👍🏼🙏🏼☝🏼😇🕊️♥️🍀🕌💯+🏈🏆🥇🍻

  • @mglaid1989
    @mglaid1989 2 місяці тому +3

    Is anyone else a little surprised that TAMU is only favored by 1?

  • @MorebandzT
    @MorebandzT 2 місяці тому +2

    Texas A&M has a stacked defense 🤣🤣

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 2 місяці тому +2

      That's why A&M ranked 19th and ND ranked 5th in the country in Total Defense and #7 in scoring Defense #3 in Passing Defense #2 in Redzone Defense think u have it backwards

    • @MorebandzT
      @MorebandzT 2 місяці тому

      @@tomm.6265 actually I don’t

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    • @MorebandzT
      @MorebandzT 2 місяці тому

      @@tomm.6265 u see the Texas A&M d line this year 🤣 I’ll bet u if u want?

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 2 місяці тому

      @@MorebandzT U see ND Offensive line I will take that bet all day long

  • @chrisayres2340
    @chrisayres2340 15 днів тому

    aggies being a 1 point favorite is so much disrespect towards nd as a program, freeman as a coach, denbrock/golden as oc/dc and nd's talent level....from 1 to 85, a$m isn't even close to where nd is as far as talent...major advantage is that night kickoff and that home opener under a new regime, but still a 1 point favorite for a$m with that oline and that nd dline

  • @greenwave819
    @greenwave819 2 місяці тому +6

    I don't like TAMU.. at all. They will however smoke ND

    • @dannygiles2442
      @dannygiles2442 2 місяці тому +3

      @greenwave819 No one is smoking Notre Dame!!!

    • @mikemacdonald1675
      @mikemacdonald1675 2 місяці тому +1

      I don’t know if the Aggies have that kind of firepower.

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      @FootballPicksandPredictions  2 місяці тому

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    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 5 днів тому +1

      HAHAHA so much for your comment ND 23 A&M 13

  • @TheSportsBookTrapper
    @TheSportsBookTrapper 11 днів тому

    UNDER.

  • @jeremymiller6933
    @jeremymiller6933 2 місяці тому +3

    Long time ND fan, lives about 2 hours from TAMU. The heat down here at the end of August concerns me more than anything. It will be HOT, even at night. It will be LOUD. The Aggies usually play well at home. Nothing is a given. I'd guess that's why TAMU is favored.
    I think ND is stacked top to bottom better than TAMU. TAMU has lost more than half of that vaunted recruiting class they bought a few years ago, but there is still good talent there and now has a coach who knows what to do with it. I think Elko will prove to be a good hire.
    I don't see this being a high scoring game. Both teams are under a new offensive system. ND's defense should be able to control their side, which should be the difference. I am not sold on Riley Leonard simply because I haven't seen him play, but I trust Mike Denbrock. ND's passing game should be much improved in the coming years. This year? Probably not so much. Too many transfers. Another band-aid year for the passing game. Freeman has recruited the QB position much better than Kelly so hopefully this is the last year their starting QB is a transfer. They just need a bit more time to mature. If Riley Leonard isn't healthy, Angeli should do fine. He ran the 2nd string offense well enough in the bowl game.
    However, ND needs this win far more than TAMU. ND should win somewhat comfortably, but that's why we play the game.

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    • @danielwade1978
      @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому +1

      That’s why I miss Coach Holtz. His practices and camps were a living hell. Many former players have said that the games were easy cuz they were over prepared. Unfortunately we’ll never have another coach go to the lengths to win like that ever again. The world’s gone soft. Go Irish!

    • @jeremymiller6933
      @jeremymiller6933 2 місяці тому +2

      @danielwade1978 I remember hearing from the players through interviews and articles that the worst sound you could hear during practice was the sound of his golf cart stopping behind you.

    • @danielwade1978
      @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому

      @@jeremymiller6933 😂

  • @mikemacdonald1675
    @mikemacdonald1675 2 місяці тому +1

    The plus one line does not make A&M a favorite. Vegas wants money bet on A&M and need to set the line so that the money comes in equally. ND fans will run to the window at plus one.

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    • @toppedoff
      @toppedoff 2 місяці тому

      ok you.. are not to smart.. A&M is a favorite.. just deal with it

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 2 місяці тому +1

      You got it absolutely right I lived in Vegas for a long time have many friends who are book makers and I know exactly where they are putting there own money this is called a money making line they don't come around often so when they do jump on it because it will change take ND A&M will be lucky to score 14 against that defense.

    • @toppedoff
      @toppedoff 2 місяці тому +2

      @@tomm.6265 I think you are bad wrong.. this is a loaded SEC team.. not clemson or southern cal.. I know you said you have bee to Kyle Field.. I think that is a lie.. like most of your statements. A&M will beat nd .. just deal with it

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 2 місяці тому

      @@toppedoff Well I am just going to assume because i would never call someone a liar i didn't know that I have been to more College campuses and games that u have every been to in your life just a little hint I played College football and spent a good part of my life traveling around the country. 2nd u obliviously don't know much about football we all saw A&M play last yr and they were not that good U have a ton of question marks and a new coach and as much as I like him he is going to need some time your offensive line was very weak and it hasn't improved much your backfield now has a bunch of transfers who have not played 1 down together ND returns one of the best defenses in the country yours wasn't close and ND now has one of the Best OC in the country. I understand your wishful thinking every fan has it but u need to look at reality and just deal with it yourself.

  • @originalskywalker
    @originalskywalker 13 днів тому

    T A&M will win this game to much talent

    • @tomm.6265
      @tomm.6265 5 днів тому

      HAHAHAHA you were saying what ND 23 - A&M 13

  • @DREW29SK
    @DREW29SK Місяць тому

    I got Irish winning 27-20

  • @royboy9361
    @royboy9361 2 місяці тому +3

    You guys do a pretty darn good job. 👍
    #GoIrish

    • @danielwade1978
      @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому +1

      RoyBoy in da house! 😆☘️

    • @royboy9361
      @royboy9361 2 місяці тому +1

      @@danielwade1978
      Yes sir! Excited about Deuce Knight. He should start right away if he signs.

    • @danielwade1978
      @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому

      @@royboy9361 - I’m not getting excited UNTIL he signs. It’s unfortunate but I don’t put much trust in “committed” recruits lol

    • @royboy9361
      @royboy9361 2 місяці тому +1

      @@danielwade1978
      “If he signs.”

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  • @brendenstyre4784
    @brendenstyre4784 2 місяці тому +2

    ND-31 A&M-17

  • @ajdean07
    @ajdean07 26 днів тому

    "Games like this..." What is that supposed to mean? LMAO

  • @justinwatkins2004
    @justinwatkins2004 26 днів тому

    Lost all credibility when you said Notre Dames defensive was a little down from last season.

  • @nefhabud
    @nefhabud Місяць тому +2

    aggies 36- nd-14 easily

    • @scottsmaistrla1116
      @scottsmaistrla1116 Місяць тому +1

      I think TAMU wins, but it will be much closer than that...

  • @theNfl_Esq
    @theNfl_Esq 2 місяці тому

    Take the U. Could be an ugly game and probably decided by TO’s and special teams like a walk off FG. Kyle Field will make the difference imo. I’m taking A&M for that reason, but not my lock of the year.

  • @FoxxMulderr
    @FoxxMulderr 2 місяці тому +1

    No doubt the crowd will be loud at Ky-YELL Field for this one.

  • @sharky6128
    @sharky6128 2 місяці тому +2

    ND 35 A&M 9

  • @edwardcorrigan2020
    @edwardcorrigan2020 2 місяці тому

    Why should we be “terrified” genuinely asking? Terrified? Not hyperbole?

    • @mikemacdonald1675
      @mikemacdonald1675 2 місяці тому

      I think he said that referring to Kyle Field at night, season opener. Once you get hit in the mouth and know how you respond, there are unanswered questions. Coaches on every team are “terrified “ of unanswered questions. Go Irish

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  • @shaneoreilly7341
    @shaneoreilly7341 Місяць тому

    A&M will not be able to Handle Notre Dame

  • @billweber1422
    @billweber1422 Місяць тому

    You misspelled Texas.

  • @Yup2442
    @Yup2442 2 місяці тому +3

    A&M fans are legit one of the most delusional fan bases in the country. They go 6-6 7-5 every year and yet somehow beginning of every season they think there winning the sec

    • @scottsmaistrla1116
      @scottsmaistrla1116 Місяць тому

      And so are N Dame fans...You don't have SEC talent, and TAMUY does...Kyle Field will be the most hellish place that N Dame will play at all season...those aggies are loud and they are rabid..You have a new QB, who has not played in 1.5 years starting his N Dame tenure in a very challenging environment...Texas A&M will win this game...The question for me is whether or not N Dame will make it close, as the spread implies...

    • @Yup2442
      @Yup2442 Місяць тому +1

      @@scottsmaistrla1116 and how has that sec talent treated u guys so far huh? U have been irrelevant since Johnny football left and even then u never made even an sec championship game. Kyle field will be the most hostile place we play at I agree. Our qb literally played last year so idk where u got a year and a half from and the spread is 1 point so I would say that implies the game will be close. U wrote a whole paragraph and made 1 good point congrats

  • @vladchenkov9215
    @vladchenkov9215 Місяць тому

    45-24 ND

  • @greenwave819
    @greenwave819 2 місяці тому +3

    Imagine thinking ND will be good... cause they never beat any good teams...

  • @SteamrollA
    @SteamrollA 2 місяці тому

    Everyone is glazing A&M, can’t wait for ND to show that the SEC is overrated once and for all

  • @danielwade1978
    @danielwade1978 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the upload! 🫵🤘