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Weigman, Aggie offense a major concern following Notre Dame loss

Sep 01, 2024, 4:00 AM

Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies drop opener to Notre Dame in packed Kyle Field as Conner Weigman, offense sputters

Weigman, Aggie offense a major concern following Notre Dame loss

COLLEGE STATION – The honeymoon ended for Mike Elko and the Aggie faithful Saturday night when Texas A&M (0-1) dropped the season opener to Notre Dame, 23-13, in front of the fourth-largest crowd in Kyle Field history. 

Elko began his tenure by playing the hits. White helmets returned. The end zones were painted maroon. The team ran out with “Power” blaring. Johnny Manziel was the guest picker on ESPN College Gameday and Von Miller was in the house. Miller was likely proud of the defense, though a vaunted defensive didn’t account for a single sack against a Fighting Irish front that started three sophomores and two freshmen. 

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