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Notre Dame Loses Key Players to Season-Ending Injuries

8/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Notre Dame faces a tough blow as running back Kedren Young and tight end Kevin Bauman will miss the entire 2025 season due to serious knee injuries. Young's ACL tear and Bauman's career-ending cartilage injury will require surgery, leaving the team scrambling to fill the gaps just before their critical opener against Miami.

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Historical Context

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won the national championship in 1988, led by quarterback Tony Rice and achieving a perfect 12-0 record. Historically, Notre Dame ranks among the top football programs, with 532 players drafted into the NFL as of 2023. Current injuries to players like Kedren Young and Kevin Bauman reflect ongoing challenges in maintaining team performance amid player health issues.

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Story summary

Notre Dame faces a tough blow as running back Kedren Young and tight end Kevin Bauman will miss the entire 2025 season due to serious knee injuries. Young's ACL tear and Bauman's career-ending cartilage injury will require surgery, leaving the team scrambling to fill the gaps just before their critical opener against Miami.

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