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- Notre Dame ruled transfer receiver Quincy Porter out against Wisconsin with a left knee injury, and Marcus Freeman said Porter remained at least a couple of weeks from helping the team after a minor procedure. - Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is questionable for Wisconsin as he completes his recovery from a November ACL tear, while Ko'o Kia is out with a shoulder injury. - Notre Dame will be without offensive linemen Matty Augustine, Charles Jagusah and Chris Terek, but Ashton Craig is expected to start at center after a 46-week ACL recovery and Peter Jones is off the injury report. - Defensive linemen Christopher Burgess Jr. and Tiki Hola remain unavailable for Notre Dame's opener because of left tibia and right knee injuries, respectively. - Freshman cornerback Chaz Smith is out with a right wrist injury, while safety Nick Reddish has progressed from modified fall-camp work to full availability.

- Potential first-round edge Boubacar Traore will play heavily with Loghan Thomas as the opening backup, while freshmen Rodney Dunham and Ebenezer Ewetade are not yet expected to handle meaningful Week 1 defensive snaps. - Francis Brewu arrives after producing 36 tackles and seven tackles for loss at Pitt, while Armel Mukam's camp improvement moved him clearly ahead of Elijah Hughes and into starting contention. - Jason Onye is expected to start and share defensive-tackle reps with top transfer Tionne Gray after Notre Dame received approval for Onye's sixth season. - Drayk Bowen remains the expected linebacker starter, while Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa should be available against Wisconsin only nine months after tearing his ACL. - Leonard Moore anchors the cornerback group, Christian Gray has moved permanently to nickel, and DJ McKinney and Jayden Sanders are both expected to play at the other outside corner spot.

- Injury: Looking back on this 1st team, only change I might make is Mukam starting over Onye but I'm not sure.

- SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Junior cornerback Leonard Moore has been selected as a nominee for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes those who are making an impact through community service, academic achievement and leadership through causes ranging from maternal health and youth mentorship to supporting children with disabilities and veterans.