Notre Dame’s stifling defense kept Texas A&M in check until the ground game came alive in the fourth quarter as the Fighting Irish pulled away to a 23-13 victory in its season opener. A slew of penalties and negative plays created by the aggressive Aggie defense made life miserable for the visitors in the first half, where the teams fought to a 6-6 draw. It was A&M, however, that wilted in the Texas heat. Notre Dame’s depth and superior conditioning were evident as the young Irish offensive line was suddenly able to open holes for scoring bursts by Jadarian Price and Jeremiah Love.
Gritty Irish Prevail Over A&M
