Notre Dame's Augustine and Smith to have surgery on injuries
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Notre Dame offensive lineman Matty Augustine and cornerback Chaz Smith will undergo surgery to repair injuries sustained during training camp, as announced by the school on August 12, 2026. Augustine was in competition for a starting position. The specific nature of the injuries has not been disclosed. Further updates on their recovery timelines are expected following the surgeries.
- •Matty Augustine and Chaz Smith set for surgery.
- •Sustained injuries during training camp.
- •Augustine was competing for a starting job.
- •School announced the surgeries on August 12, 2026.
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame loses Matty Augustine and Chaz Smith to practice injuries
- 3:13 PMESPN NCAAF — Irish OL Augustine, CB Smith set to have surgery
"Notre Dame OL Matty Augustine, who was competing for a starting job, and CB Chaz Smith are both set to have surgery to repair injuries sustained in camp, the school announced.
"Notre Dame loses two players to injuries that require surgery, both expected to return this year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 3:16 PMNotre Dame loses Matty Augustine and Chaz Smith to practice injuries
Notre Dame loses two players to injuries that require surgery, both expected to return this year.
- ESPN NCAAFAug 12, 2026, 3:13 PMIrish OL Augustine, CB Smith set to have surgery
Notre Dame OL Matty Augustine, who was competing for a starting job, and CB Chaz Smith are both set to have surgery to repair injuries sustained in camp, the school announced.
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