Texas A&M's highly anticipated debut under first-year head coach Mike Elko ended in disappointment, as the No. 20 Aggies fell 23-13 to No. 7 Notre Dame at Kyle Field. Despite the defensive unit's strong performance, limiting the Irish to 139 yards in the first half, the Aggies' offense struggled significantly, with quarterback Conner Weigman throwing for only 100 yards and two interceptions. The game remained competitive until late, with A&M tying it at 13 before Notre Dame scored a decisive touchdown and added a field goal to seal the win. Weigman's difficulties were compounded by a lack of explosive plays and an inability to establish a rhythm in the running game. Offensive tackle Trey Zuhn noted that self-inflicted errors were a major factor in the loss, suggesting that the Aggies beat themselves more than they were outplayed. Elko acknowledged the need for improvement, thanking fans for their support despite the disappointing outcome.