Notre Dame faces Michigan State without key defensive players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Notre Dame plays Michigan State tonight at 7:30 p.m. with injuries affecting its roster. Defensive starters Brauntae Johnson and Jason Onye will miss the game due to foot and ankle injuries, respectively. Johnson is expected to be out for a couple of weeks, while Onye is unavailable for a second consecutive game. In the absence of these players, Notre Dame's defensive line will be tested against Michigan State's running game, led by Cam Edwards. The Fighting Irish aim to maintain their perfect start under these conditions.
- •Brauntae Johnson and Jason Onye are both out for tonight's game.
- •Johnson injures his foot; Onye is sidelined with an ankle injury.
- •Michigan State's running game focuses on Cam Edwards, who has 250 rushing yards.
- •Notre Dame's interior defensive line is stretched thin with these absences.
- •The game starts at 7:30 p.m. NBC will broadcast it.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame Injuries Today: Who’s Out Against Michigan State and Why?
"Who’s out for Notre Dame against Michigan State today? Here’s the Fighting Irish injury report and why key players will miss the game. The post Notre Dame Injuries Today: Who’s Out Against Michigan State and Why? appeared first on HEAVY.
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