The seventh-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the 20th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, August 31 at 7:30 PM ET at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. This college football betting opportunity should be an explosive match, as the Aggies are slightly favored with a point spread of -3.0 (-105).
The Fighting Irish went 10-3 last season, and they are in a good position to have another great season. They were at their best at home, but struggled with a 3-2 record on the road.
They have a new quarterback, Riley Leonard, who transferred from the Duke Blue Devils. He did not have the season he wanted from Duke because of a foot injury. However, he has switched to a slightly different style of play that could complement his dual-threat capabilities.
Mike Denbrock has the offense in check and should be able to have Leonard at ease in this game. This is especially appealing since he had Jayden Daniels last season at LSU, who was a Heisman winner.
The Fighting Irish lost some momentum heading into this game with some injuries on the offensive line that could cost them this game. If they cannot stop the Aggies' offensive threat, the Fighting Irish will be unable to counter.
The Aggies had a tough season last year and went 7-6 overall (4-4 in SEC East). They were 6-1 at home, giving them a slight edge coming into this game.
The biggest news surrounding this team is its newer offensive look. Connor Weigman is back from foot injuries last year, and Collin Klein (offensive coordinator) from Kansas State will help progress the flow of the game.
With these two in control, the offense should look much better than in the past. With all of the changes happening, a lot of pressure will be put on in the opener.
Kelin's ability to create crafty running plays should open up the offense in the game for Weigman to get good looks and build his confidence. Against a defense that is not as strong now due to injuries, this could work well in their favor.
The college football betting odds in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Texas A&M Aggies showdown has been showcased by MyBookie, who offers the Aggies as 3.0-point favorites at home. Looking at market insights, the Fighting Irish are more likely to succeed with a 58.3 percent chance of winning.
This should be a close battle since both teams stack up well. The edge goes to the Aggies at home and an improved offense.
