Notre Dame updates roster availability ahead of home opener against Rice

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish host the Rice Owls this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the House Rockne Built. Entering the game, Notre Dame will be without starting safety Brauntae Johnson and starting defensive tackle Jason Onye due to injuries sustained against the Wisconsin Badgers. The team roster remains thin as several other players are ruled out, including Matty Augustine, Christopher Burgess Jr., Tiki Hola, Charles Jagusah, Ko’o Kia, Quincy Porter, Chaz Smith, and Chris Terek. Conversely, linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa returns to the active lineup after recovering from knee surgery. This availability report marks the final update provided by the team before Saturday's kickoff. The Irish aim to manage their personnel shortages as they transition into their home schedule following their recent road appearance.

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