Notre Dame at Texas 7:30 ET
Longhorns (+) over Fighting Irish- This contest may end up being the defining game for both clubs as they approach season with different aspirations. Notre Dame who 10 of their first 11 before falling against Stanford and Ohio State have aspirations to reach the NCAA football version of the Final 4. Texas on the other hand won just five games last season with their first loss at the hands Fighting Irish in Indiana 38-3 out-gaining the Longhorns 527-163. The Longhorns who have won 15 consecutive home openers closed their season with a win over Baylor and according to their coaches to improve on "offense, defense and special teams" in order to make a bowl appearance this season. Home crowd, revenge and motivation push the Horns. Take TEXAS!