Notre Dame reserves Matty Augustine and Chaz Smith to undergo surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Notre Dame football will be without offensive lineman Matty Augustine and defensive back Chaz Smith, both of whom require surgery due to injuries sustained during fall training camp. Augustine broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and Smith suffered a scaphoid fracture in his right wrist. Despite their injuries, both players are expected to return this season. Augustine was competing for the starting right guard position, while Smith was aiming for a reserve role and could have contributed on special teams.
- •Matty Augustine has a broken right foot requiring surgery.
- •Chaz Smith suffered a wrist fracture that also needs surgical intervention.
- •Both players are expected to return to play in the current season.
- •Augustine was competing for a starting job at right guard.
- •Smith was looking to contribute on special teams.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Two Notre Dame football reserves will require surgery
"Aaron Henry, co-defensive coordinator for Notre Dame, praised freshman defensive back Chaz Smith’s progress after practice on Saturday.
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