Texas A&M will begin the Mike Elko era with a prime-time showdown, as 7th-ranked Notre Dame will travel to Kyle Field for the first time in over 20 seasons. On Monday, Elko, alongside left tackle Trey Zuhn III and linebacker Taurean York, spoke to the media ahead of the opener.
Noting the overall health of the roster entering the matchup, sophomore running back Reuben Owens is the only player slated to miss the opener after the sophomore sustained a season-ending lower-body injury during the middle of fall camp.
“Rueben (Owens) is our only [injury]. … A couple of kids with nicks and bruises, but nothing that’s holding them back. It has been a really successful fall camp from that perspective.”
Concerning the players with “nicks and bruises” that Elko is referencing, starting quarterback Conner Weigman is not among those names, as the redshirt sophomore is completely healthy after his elongated recovery post-offseason surgery.
Notre Dame’s injury list grew on Monday as senior cornerback Chance Tucker will reportedly miss the 2024 season, according to Irish head coach Marcus Freeman. Tucker will join sophomore tackle Charles Jagusah, who was lost for the season earlier this month.
No. 20 Texas A&M will host No. 7 Notre Dame on Saturday, August 31, at 6:30 p.m. CT, and the game will air on ABC.
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