When was the last time Notre Dame beat Texas A&M? A Historic Rivalry Revisited
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Texas A&M Aggies are two historic college football rivals with the height of their memorable encounters being in the 90s and the early 2000s. The last game between these teams took place back in 2001. With the two teams set to renew their rivalry in week 1 this season, let us take a trip down memory lane.
When was the last time Notre Dame beat Texas A&M?
The last time Notre Dame beat Texas A&M took place at their home on September 2nd, 2000. It was a 24-10 win for the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame vs Texas A&M head-to-head
These two teams played five games against each other in the years between 1987 and 2001. Interestingly, the first three games were all played on New Year's Day. The Fighting Irish have the edge in the series with a 3-2 record. They won the second, third, and fourth games played. with Texas A&M pocketing the first and the fifth games.
Starting with the most recent game in 2001, here are the five matchups between the Fighting Irish and the Aggies.
#1 September 29th, 2001
The most recent game between these teams was played at the home of Texas A&M. The Aggies ended a three-game losing streak to the Fighting Irish by winning the game 24-3 in a dominant fashion. Texas A&M pulled ahead early and were leading 17-3 by the end of the first half.
#2 September 2nd, 2000
The first game between these teams in the 21st century culminated in the most recent victory for the Fighting Irish. The Fighting Irish won the game at home, 24-10. The game was close before the Fighting Irish pulled ahead with a 10-point fourth quarter.
#3 January 1st, 1993
Played at a neutral location in Dallas, Notre Dame won this New Year's Day game 24-21. It was a close game throughout and it went down to the wire. It was the closest game in the history of this rivalry.
#4 January 1st, 1992
Also played in a neutral site in Dallas, Notre Dame dominated this New Year's Day game by the score of 28-3. The Fighting Irish pulled ahead early and never let the Aggies into the game.
#5 January 1st, 1987
This was also played in Dallas on New Year's Day. Texas A&M put on a strong offensive performance and won the game by an impressive 35-10.