Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Texas A&M Aggies: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Texas A&M Aggies 23–13 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23, Texas A&M Aggies 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	3	3	6	9	23
Texas A&M Aggies	3	3	0	6	13

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 158.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -1.50 EPA
• Conner Weigman (Texas A&M) — 101.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -19.46 EPA

Rushing

• Le'Veon Moss (Texas A&M) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
• Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) — 91.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 68.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Jahdae Walker (Texas A&M) — 6 rec · 31.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Beaux Collins (Notre Dame) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• Cyrus Allen (Texas A&M) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Riley Leonard	Notre Dame	30	60.0%	158	0	-0.05	-1.50
Conner Weigman	Texas A&M	31	38.7%	101	0	-0.63	-19.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Notre Dame	Texas A&M
Plays	64	68
EPA / play	-0.040	-0.270
Total EPA	-2.56	-18.36
Success rate	29.7%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.050	-0.628
Rush EPA / play	-0.031	+0.030
Yards	351	273

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas A&M	9	49	-0.84	Field goal
Q1	Notre Dame	8	47	+0.62	Field goal
Q1	Texas A&M	5	9	-3.41	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	3	3	-2.44	Punt
Q1	Texas A&M	7	36	+0.99	Field goal
Q2	Notre Dame	6	24	-1.60	Punt
Q2	Texas A&M	1	12	-4.95	Interception
Q2	Notre Dame	6	6	-4.19	Field goal
Q2	Texas A&M	5	5	-2.17	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	9	51	+0.46	Punt
Q2	Texas A&M	7	28	-1.97	Interception
Q2	Notre Dame	9	29	-3.77	Ended
Q3	Texas A&M	6	13	-5.11	Ended
Q3	Notre Dame	4	78	+6.58	Rush TD
Q3	Texas A&M	8	30	-0.79	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	3	7	-1.96	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Texas A&M Aggies · Conner Weigman pass intercepted (-4.95 EPA)
2. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jadarian Price rushes 47 yards for a touchdown (+4.67 EPA)
3. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jeremiyah Love rushes 21 yards for a touchdown (+4.41 EPA)
4. Q1 · Texas A&M Aggies · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.33 EPA)
5. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Riley Leonard rushes for 24 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.12 EPA)
6. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Riley Leonard rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.07 EPA)
7. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Riley Leonard rushes for 8 yards (4th & 1) (+2.93 EPA)
8. Q4 · Texas A&M Aggies · Conner Weigman — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (23–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 158.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Notre Dame at -0.04 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas A&M Aggies?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23, Texas A&M Aggies 13 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas A&M Aggies?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 23–13.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas A&M Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628332.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas A&M Aggies in passing?

Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) led passers with 158.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Texas A&M Aggies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.