Oh Notre Dame A defense that has overcome key injuries all season should do so again with a standout defensive lineman. Riley Mills Will miss the remainder of the College Football Playoffs with a right knee injury.
Coach Marcus Freeman on Monday confirmed the outlook for Mills, who was injured during the layoff. IndianaOf Curtis Rourke. early in the second half of Friday’s 27-17 first-round win at Notre Dame Stadium. Mills, a senior and a captain, leads Notre Dame in both sacks (7.5) and tackles for loss (8.5).
After the game, Freeman told ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt that Mills’ injury does not appear to be season-ending and is “optimistic” Notre Dame will have him back for the CFP quarterfinals against the No. 2 seed. can Georgia Jan. 1 in the All-State Sugar Bowl.
Mills’ absence has left a struggling Irish defense already missing an All-America cornerback. Benjamin Morrison And the rush is over. Jordan Botelho And Bobkar Traver. The defensive line had just regained the senior. Howard Cross IIIwho played against Indiana after missing Notre Dame’s final three regular-season games.
Jr Gabriel Rubio Replaced Mills midway through the season against Indiana and finished with two tackles.
Notre Dame had some good injury news as an offensive tackle Charles Jagosaa projected starter at left tackle who sustained a torn pectoral muscle in preseason camp, is available for the Sugar Bowl. He has recently started practicing again.
Starting offensive lineman. Stop Spindlerwho started against Indiana before leaving with an undisclosed injury, is questionable for Georgia, said Freeman, the linebacker. Kingston William Asa is also questionable.