Texas A&M’s defense has played well against inferior opponents. Meanwhile, Notre Dame struggled at Miami, most notably with a lack of a pass rush, which led to coverage getting burned all game. In the young season, missed tackles seem to be a theme for both of these top-25 squads.

The dual-threat Reed and skilled RB Le’Veon Moss can run loose behind an experienced and elite line featuring two strong tackles and one of the best guards in the nation, who are all on track to be future NFL Draft selections. Since the start of the 2024 season, Texas A&M is 7-0 when they rush for over 170 yards compared to 3-5 when they do not hit that number. Keeping the Aggies contained on the ground will be vital to any defensive success for the Irish.

While Notre Dame is currently in the midst of a bye week after their loss to Miami, here are a few players they will need to turn their attention to ahead of their matchup against Texas A&M.