Marcus Freeman updates injury status of Notre Dame safeties ahead of Purdue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman provided injury updates ahead of the matchup with Purdue. Safety Brauntae Johnson is expected to be out for another couple of weeks as he continues rehabilitation from a left foot injury. Meanwhile, Luke Talich's status is still uncertain after he injured his left wrist/hand in Saturday's game against Michigan State. Freeman indicated that MRI results for Talich will be available later today, adding pressure to the safety depth chart prior to the contest.
- •Brauntae Johnson is still recovering from a left foot injury.
- •Luke Talich injured his wrist/hand against Michigan State.
- •MRI results for Talich are expected later today.
- •Both injuries affect Notre Dame's safety depth.
- •Notre Dame prepares to face Purdue this weekend.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman gives injury updates on safeties
"Notre Dame could be thin at safety at Purdue as Marcus Freeman offers new timelines on Brauntae Johnson, Luke Talich and other injured Irish players.
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