No. 7 Notre Dame secured a 23-13 victory over No. 20 Texas A&M in their season opener, with sophomore running back Jeremiyah Love sealing the win with a 21-yard touchdown run late in the game. Notre Dame's quarterback Riley Leonard, a transfer from Duke, had a solid performance, throwing for 158 yards and rushing for 63. Despite a slow start, Notre Dame's rushing game accumulated 198 yards, thanks to significant contributions from Love and Jadarian Price. Texas A&M's new head coach Mike Elko, also formerly of Duke, faces early challenges as his team starts the season 0-1. The Aggies struggled defensively, allowing nearly 200 rushing yards, which linebacker Taurean York acknowledged as a priority to fix. This win positions Notre Dame favorably for a potential College Football Playoff spot with a favorable schedule ahead.