College football betting: How to bet Notre Dame-Texas A&M - ESPN

Week 3 of the college football season brings a crossroads in South Bend. Notre Dame enters with questions it didn't expect to be facing this early: questions about identity, balance and whether Week 1 was just the competition faced or a warning.

Miami exposed cracks beneath the surface, and now Texas A&M arrives with a mobile quarterback, an efficient offense and just enough versatility to test every one of them.

The stage is set, but the answers are anything but certain.

No. 16 Texas A&M Aggies at No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock

Line: Notre Dame -6.5
Money line: Notre Dame (-260), Texas A&M (+215)
Over/Under: 50.5 (O -105, U -115)

Notre Dame's Week 1 loss to Miami wasn't shocking because of the opponent; it was how the Fighting Irish lost that is the concern. Miami controlled both lines of scrimmage and Notre Dame failed to generate pressure, limit explosives or establish any offensive rhythm.

CJ Carr was efficient enough (19-30, 221 yards, 2 TD), but protection broke down early, limiting downfield shots and forcing short-area passing. Outside of TE Eli Raridon's 65-yard play, the receivers struggled to separate.

On the ground, Jadarian Price flashed explosiveness (7.5 YPC), but 30 of his 45 yards came on one run. Playing from behind, Notre Dame abandoned the run and underutilized Jeremiyah Love.

Defensively, the Irish looked passive, recording just one sack while causing minimal disruption up front. Too many plays reached the second level; safety Jalen Stroman led with nine tackles, which says everything. Miami dictated tempo, stayed balanced and repeatedly hit explosive plays through the air.

Heading to Texas A&M, all of this matters. The Aggies have a mobile, experienced