Notre Dame Injury Report Update Ahead of National Championship vs. Ohio State

Wide receiver Beaux Collins, who scored Notre Dame's only offensive touchdown in the 23-10 Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, is listed as questionable with a calf injury. Collins has hauled in 37 receptions for 458 yards and three touchdowns this season.

Notre Dame Offensive Guard Rocco Spindler - Not Listed in Injury Report

The good news for Notre Dame is that projected starting right guard Rocco Spindler was not listed on the injury report. Spindler exited last week's Sugar Bowl victory over Penn State with an injury but it would appear he's on pace to start the national championship game against Ohio State.

Notre Dame Offensive Tackle Anthonie Knapp - Out

Head coach Marcus Freeman made the announcement on Sunday but it was stated again in the game notes that were released on Tuesday that Anthonie Knapp will be unable to play in the national championship. The depth chart lists senior Tosh Baker OR redshirt freshman Charles Jagusah as the projected starter as of the afternoon of January 14, 2025.

Nick Shepkowski's Quick Take

I went over earlier in the week how I would try and set up the offensive line based on injuries for this game. The good news for Notre Dame is that although Ohio State has a fantastic defensive front, it doesn't offer an edge rusher at the same level of Abdul Carter was for Penn State in the Orange Bowl.

With how well Jagusah played when he was thrown into action in the Orange Bowl, I have real trouble with the idea of him not being part of the starting lineup for the title game, even if it comes at a different position than he played at against Penn State.

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