Notre Dame Football is set to face Texas A&M in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday, August 31st at 7:30 PM ET, marking the start of college football's first real weekend of games. Head Coach Marcus Freeman enters his third year with a revamped team, featuring new Offensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock and quarterback Riley Leonard, a Duke transfer. Texas A&M, now led by Coach Mike Elko, seeks revenge after last season's loss to Duke, boasting a potent offense led by sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman and running back Le'Veon Moss. The game will also be featured on ESPN's College GameDay, which Notre Dame has appeared on 36 times, although they hold a losing record in such games. The weather forecast indicates a high of 92 degrees with a 40% chance of rain, setting the stage for a challenging environment at Kyle Field, known for its intensity. Freshman Anthony Knapp has been noted for taking first-team snaps at left tackle amid injury challenges on the offensive line for Notre Dame.