Notre Dame lineman Brenan Vernon medically retires from football

Brenan Vernon, a defensive lineman for Notre Dame, has medically retired from football due to an MCL injury that required surgery. Vernon, a highly touted 4-star prospect from Ohio, faced significant challenges in his two seasons with the team, struggling to find playing time. His transition to playing offense aimed to help with team depth but ultimately could not overcome his health issues. As the first commitment under head coach Marcus Freeman, his retirement reflects the unfulfilled expectations of his time at Notre Dame.

• 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame football lineman medically retires from the game