Texas A&M coach Mike Elko and his veteran 2025 roster enter Week 3 with plenty of momentum after defeating UTSA and Utah State, scoring 86 points behind starting quarterback Marcel Reed and transfer wide receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver , who have reeled in six of Reed's seven touchdown passes so far. However, the Aggies will now face No. 8 Notre Dame on Saturday night, which stands as their most significant test to date.

After falling to the Fighting Irish at home during the 2024 season-opener, revenge isn't what coach Mike Elko is focused on, knowing that his defense will be facing a new offense under Notre Dame OC Mike Denbrock, while first-year starting quarterback CJ Carr isn't as mobile as former starter Riley Leonard , but still possesses enough arm talent to win through the air.

Still, this game will likely come down to Texas A&M's offense finding balance, which might be tough against Notre Dame's defensive line, even though the Aggies ran for 235 yards, including 68 yards and a score from senior running back Le'Veon Moss.

Texas A&M secured the epic road victory over Notre Dame after Marcel Reed connected with tight end Nate Boerkircher for the game-winning score. This is the first ranked road game since 2014, as the Aggies enter the Week 4 bye week 3-0.

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What channel is Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame on today?

• TV Channel:NBC/Peacock

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The Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame game will be broadcast nationally on NBC in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season. Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge will call the game from the booth at Notre Dame Stadium, with Kathryn Tappen reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include the Peacock App and FUBO , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame time today

• Date: Saturday, September 13

• Start time: 6:45 p.m. CT

The Texas A&M vs Notre Dame game starts at 6:45 p.m. CT from Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.

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Pregame:

Texas A&M left tackle Trey Zuhn, who will play vs. Notre Dame, looks healthy coming off his minor leg injury suffered last weekend.

It got heated between the two teams during pre-game warm-ups, less than 20 minutes before kickoff.

Notre Dame scores a touchdown on a blocked punt to open the game

Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed failed to connect on several throws despite good protection, leading to a fourth-down punt. Confusingly, punter Tyler White did not have enough protection, resulting in a 24-yard punt block touchdown. Notre Dame 7, Texas A&M 0.

Texas A&M ties the game with an electric 86-yard touchdown pass to WR Mario Craver

Boom! Texas A&M has tied the game after Marcel Reed connected with sophomore WR Mario Craver for one of the more impressive 86-yard touchdowns you'll see this weeknight. Texas A&M 7, Notre Dame 7.

Notre Dame takes advantage of Texas A&M's late hit, re-takes the lead with a rushing touchdown

This could end up being a higher-scoring game than many of us expected, as Notre Dame scored its first offensive touchdown after running back Jadarian Price found the endzone for the score. What led to this? A late hit from Texas A&M cornerback Dezz Ricks , Notre Dame QB CJ Carr found his tight end for a 40-plus-yard pass that led to the goal-line score. Notre Dame 14, Texas A&M 7.

Mike Elko was not pleased, throwing a chair on the sideline.

Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed throws an interception in tight coverage (First quarter, 5:49)

After tying the game, Texas A&M immediately turned the ball over on just the second play after Marcel Reed threw a ball intended for WR KC Concepcion, which Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore intercepted.

Texas A&M's defense holds, forcing a Notre Dame field goal

Texas A&M's goal-line defense looked the part after Notre Dame looked to cash in on Marcel Reed's interception, forcing a short field goal that was successful. Notre Dame 17, Texas A&M 7.

Texas A&M continues to fight, scoring its second touchdown of the night to get within three points

QB Marcel Reed is starting to get into rhythm after finding wide receiver KC Concpection for two long receptions, including a 45-yard catch that set up RB Le'Veon Moss's first touchdown and second score for the Aggies. Notre Dame 17, Texas A&M 14.

Notre Dame takes advantage of Texas A&M's busted coverage for the third Irish touchdown

Texas A&M's defense, outside of one stop at the goal-line, has been disappointing so far, allowing three first-half touchdowns, including a QB CJ Carr finding RB Jeremiyah Love for a wide-open wheel route for a 36-yard touchdown. Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 14.

Texas A&M strikes back with a third touchdown, as QB Marcel Reed continues to shine

While Texas A&M's defense has struggled, the Aggies' offense is lighting up Notre Dame's secondary behind Marcel Reed, who connected with several receivers on the Aggies' most impressive drive, leading to Le'Veon Moss's second touchdown of the game. Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 21.

Texas A&M takes the lead with RB Le'Veon Moss's third touchdown of the night

Texas A&M's offense continues to punish Notre Dame's secondary, as Marcel Reed has thrown for nearly 260 yards, connecting with WR Mario Craver (6 receptions, 173 yards, 1 TD), who is having a historic game. Getting back to the red zone, RB Le'Veon Moss powered in on a direct snap for his third touchdown of the game. Texas A&M 28, Notre Dame 24.

Texas A&M is dealing with a scary injury situation

After a tackle attempt, Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson has not moved, as coaches and trainers made their way to the field, and we all await an update.

Haftime: Texas A&M leads Notre Dame 28-24

For anyone who had doubts about Texas A&M's passing game, you can put those to bed, as QB Marcel Reed looked as good as ever, connecting with standout wide receiver Mario Craver for 178 yards and a touchdown, while running back Le'Veon Moss has reached the endzone three times.

While Texas A&M's defense did stop the Irish on the final possession before the half, allowing 24 points is not good enough heading into the second half. Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson was seriously injured after a low helmet hit and was carted off the field. Notre Dame will receive the ball after halftime.

Notre Dame claps back after the half, taking the lead back after RB Jadarian Price's 17-yard score

Texas A&M opened the second half on defense, forcing a punt, but on 3rd and 20, Notre Dame's significant gain on the ground led to a perfect punt, forcing the Aggies to start at their own 1-yard line. After Marcel Reed overthrew WR KC Concepcion for what would have been a potential 97-yard touchdown, Notre Dame got the ball back in great position, scoring after just five plays. Notre Dame 31, Texas A&M 28.

Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson update

It has been confirmed that Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson has been taken to the local hospital and has regained all feeling.

Texas A&M ties the game with a Randy Bond field goal (Third quarter, 0:39)

Texas A&M's offense was moving the ball well, but stalled out on third down, and had good enough field position for kicker Randy Bond to tie the game up with less than 40 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Notre Dame 31, Texas A&M 31.

Notre Dame retakes the lead, hitting a 39-yard field goal (4th quarter, 14:01)

Credit to Texas A&M's defense for forcing the field goal after Notre Dame produced several explosive plays, nearly getting back into the red zone. After a failed pass to the endzone, the Irish settled for a 39-yard field goal to take back the lead. Notre Dame 34, Texas A&M 31.

Texas A&M ties the game 34-all after Randy Bond's 45-yard field goal

Notre Dame's defense didn't allow QB Marcel Reed to do much during the Aggies' fourth possession of the second half, but thanks to kicker Randy Bond, who won the kicking job this week, Texas A&M is tied with Notre Dame with just over nine minutes in the fourth quarter. Texas A&M 34, Notre Dame 34.

Notre Dame retakes the lead with 2:53 left in the fourth, but misses the extra point

Notre Dame milked nearly seven minutes off the clock, as running back Jeremiyah Love converted on a fourth down, while his next run resulted in a lead-taking touchdown. However, the extra point was muffed, giving Texas A&M a chance to take the lead with a touchdown and extra point. Notre Dame 40, Texas A&M 34.

Texas A&M takes the lead after QB Marcel Reed connects on 4th & Goal TD to tight end Nate Boerkircher

QB Marcel Reed has ice in his veins! After being backed up due to penalties, Reed connected on a perfect pass to tight end Nate Boerkircher to take back the lead for good after Randy Bond's extra point.

Final: Texas A&M 41, Notre Dame 40

What a comeback! Texas A&M's offense compiled 488 yards on offense, and while the defense struggled for most of the game, so did Notre Dame's. In what was a back-and-forth contest, starting quarterback Marcel Reed never gave up, even after sustaining several big hits, leading to one of the biggest drives in the program's history after Notre Dame missed the extra point during the Irish's final drive of the game to retake the lead 40-34.

For many of us who have covered the program over the last three or four years, Texas A&M's lack of poise in final drives, especially on the road, has led to a host of disappointing losses, including last season's 4 OT loss to Auburn in Alabama . Well, those demons had to be dealt with on Saturday after Marcel Reed found transfer tight end Nate Boerkircher the game-tying touchdown, taking the lead with just 11 seconds left.

Stopping the Irish for the final possession, Texas A&M earned its first ranked road win since 2014, and its first nonconference road win since 1979. Heading into the Week 4 bye week, Texas A&M should be considered one of the most dangerous teams in the SEC.

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