Notre Dame Football Loses Another Star Defender Ahead of USC Trip

Notre Dame football put on a dominating performance on Saturday, disposing of previously unbeaten Army 49-14 and moving to 10-1 in the process.

The win didn't come without significant injury news, however.

Star freshman linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa left the game with an injury did not return to action. During Monday's regularly scheduled Marcus Freeman press conference, the Notre Dame head coach announced Viliamu-Asa suffered a knee sprain and listed him as questionable for Saturday's game at USC.

Viliamu-Asa joins a long list of Notre Dame defenders who have suffered significant injuries this season - a list that includes projected first round draft pick Benajmin Morrison, defensive end Jordan Botelho and defensive end Boubacar Traore.

Viliamu-Asa played in all 11 games to start the season and recorded 29 tackles along the way. 2.5 of those tackles were for loss while the St. John Bosco (Calif.) product also recorded a sack and interception.