Greg McElroy hits a familiar point of frustration for Aggies fans with his Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame pick
Texas A&M football has a lot of positives about it, but the program’s history doesn’t boast a ton of stories about its grit and toughness. Notre Dame embodies that blue-collar mindset despite being a blue-blood program that recruits extremely well. Mike Elko is working to thread the needle between getting elite prospects and having a […]
Texas A&M football has a lot of positives about it, but the program’s history doesn’t boast a ton of stories about its grit and toughness. Notre Dame embodies that blue-collar mindset despite being a blue-blood program that recruits extremely well. Mike Elko is working to thread the needle between getting elite prospects and having a team that punches above its weight class through toughness.
However, that’s not an overnight process. Texas A&M’s next challenge against Notre Dame tonight will push the Aggies into overdrive. Last year, the Irish grinded out a 23-13 win, and they host the Aggies this go-around.
Will the Aggies prevail? See why former Alabama quarterback and college football analyst Greg McElroy thinks a familiar trap awaits Texas A&M. Also, read why Marcel Reed could be the x-factor for this game.
Greg McElroy logs Notre Dame pick over Texas A&M
After a surprising defeat to Miami in their season opener, Notre Dame had a week to regroup during their bye. Now, the Fighting Irish are set to host Texas A&M in South Bend for a pivotal Week 3 matchup. McElroy, with ESPN, is among those closely watching this high-stakes clash.
“This game’s betting trend: Notre Dame is 16–5 against the spread versus ranked teams under Marcus Freeman, including 16–4 since his first full season in 2022. I’ll take Notre Dame,” McElroy predicted. “I think they’re going to commit to running the football. I think they’re going to play man coverage, play defense, and I think they’ll find some run lanes to let Jeremiah Love get into the open field.”
A second consecutive loss could be devastating for Marcus Freeman’s squad, potentially derailing their hopes of securing a spot in the College Football Playoff. The pressure is on to deliver a strong performance at home.
According to BetMGM, Notre Dame enters as a 6.5-point favorite, with moneyline odds of -220 for the Irish and +180 for the Aggies. The over/under is set at 50.5 points, suggesting a competitive battle. McElroy shared his prediction for the game on the latest episode of his Always College Football podcast, expressing confidence in Notre Dame’s ability to rebound.
The Irish have reason for optimism, having defeated Texas A&M last season in College Station. In that game, Notre Dame pulled away in the second half for a 10-point victory after a 6-6 tie at halftime. However, the Aggies are hungry for redemption, setting the stage for an intense showdown.
With both teams boasting significant talent, this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest. Can Notre Dame recover from their early setback, or will Texas A&M turn the tables in South Bend? McElroy is backing the Irish, but the outcome remains uncertain in what’s sure to be a dramatic encounter.
Their analysis wasn’t so far off from what our roundtable of experts predicted, either.
