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Notre Dame football injury report vs. Wisconsin: WR Quincy Porter one of eight players ruled out
- 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.
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Projecting Notre Dame’s Two-Deep Against Wisconsin (Defense)
- 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.
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My Pre Spring Depth Chart - Defense
- Injury: Looking back on this 1st team, only change I might make is Mukam starting over Onye but I'm not sure.
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Instant Analysis: Reactions to Notre Dame’s Pre-Fall Camp Injury Update
- Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister, Tim O'Malley and Drew Mentock react to Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman's pre-fall camp press conference, including an availability update on injured players such as linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, center Ashton Craig, wide receiver Quincy Porter and offensive lineman Charles Jagusah.
- The crews also discussed what they heard from Freeman about quarterbacks CJ Carr and Teddy Jarrard, as well as why the program is pleased...
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Podcast: Marcus Freeman Reveals Notre Dame's Biggest Position Battles Entering Camp
- Ashton Craig opened camp under modified activity while returning from injury; the staff expects his workload to progress during camp.
- Elijah Burris is limited early by a hamstring strain, while Quincy Porter's return remains uncertain enough to affect the receiver rotation.
- Jordan Faison is set at field receiver, Gilbert is projected to open as the boundary starter and Greathouse should rotate heavily in the slot.
- Notre Dame appears to have two openings left in its planned seven-man offensive-line rotation, creating a concentrated camp competition among the remaining candidates.
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Shields Family Hall Officially Opens
- The University of Notre Dame football team has officially moved into its new operational home on campus.
- The new Jack and Kathy Shields Family Hall opened its doors on Friday, July 31, 2026, as the Fighting Irish football team returns to campus this weekend to begin preparations for the 2026 football season.
- The new facility, coupled with the existing Guglielmino Athletics Complex, will accommodate the needs of the...
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