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SOUTH BEND — With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams this season, more programs will be in the mix for a national championship. With Notre Dame football’s seemingly favorable schedule, the Irish are considered a favorite to nab one of those 12 spots.
Of Notre Dame’s 12 regular-season games, the Irish are expected to be favored in each. Notre Dame will play two road games on college campuses this season — the opener against Texas A&M, and week three at Purdue. Two of its contests will be played in NFL stadiums and one in a Major League baseball park. It’s regular-season finale against rival USC is technically played off campus at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
As for Notre Dame’s six true home games,, Florida State has top billing as the Seminoles travel to South Bend Nov. 9 for a primetime matchup. FSU lost its last sub-freezing November game in South Bend, 42-13, back in a 2018.
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As head coach Marcus Freemans leads the Irish into his third year at the helm, here is a breakdown of what to expect for each game on the 2024 Notre Dame football schedule:
Aug. 31 — @ Texas A&M
When/where: Aug. 31 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, 7:30 p.m.
TV: ABC
Series history: Notre Dame leads 3-2
Last meeting: Texas A&M won, 24-3, in 2001
Last year’s record: 7-6
Early betting line: Texas A&M -1
Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports
About Texas A&M: It’s a new era for the Aggies as former Duke head coach and ND assistant Mike Elko replaces Jimbo Fisher. With that comes several changes, making this week one opener feel truly like a toss-up.
The Aggies’ starting quarterback battle will likely be between Conner Weigman and Jaylen…
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Author : South Bend Tribune
Publish date : 2024-07-25 09:01:45
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