SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Notre Dame is looking to bounce back from a Week 1 loss at Miami and pick up a statement win at home on Saturday night over No. 16 Texas A&M.

Here’s a look at our WNDU 16 News Now GAMEDAY team’s keys to the game, players to watch and game picks.

KEYS TO THE GAME

Jackson Neill: Establish the running game

The Irish must establish the run early with the running backs. Jeremiyah Love needs to have more than 10 carries, and CJ Carr was used far too much in the running game against Miami. Also, everything doesn’t have to be a run-pass option.

Sabrina Hoover: Put pressure on QB Marcel Reed

Notre Dame’s defensive line struggled two weeks ago against Carson Beck, as it had only one sack and no turnovers. The Irish need to make Reed uncomfortable and limit him from us

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