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Before the Boxscore: Stats to Watch in Notre Dame, Texas A&M High Stakes Opener

Notre Dame and Texas A&M get their respective 2024 campaigns on Saturday in what should be a heated battle, warm weather or not. The Irish need a strong start if they hope to build momentum for a playoff run. Meanwhile, Texas A&M is looking to make the debut of new head coach Mike Elko one to remember.

Looking at possible outcomes through the prism of last year’s numbers can be an exercise in futility. Yet, the numbers below may help fans better gauge the flow of the game and which team emerges with a win.

Making Up Lost Ground

Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price need to fill the glaring hole left by the absence of Audric Estime.