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Notre Dame's Ashton Craig Out for Season with Injury

10/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ashton Craig is out for the season with a right knee injury, confirmed by Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.
This follows a prior season-ending injury in 2024.
Notre Dame ruled out wide receiver Micah Gilbert, and offensive linemen Charles Jagusah and Peter Jones, for the upcoming game against USC.
Marcus Freeman said Joe Otting will step in as center and noted ongoing discussions to extend the Notre Dame–USC rivalry.

History

Historical Context

The Notre Dame vs. USC football rivalry began in 1926, quickly becoming one of college football's fiercest competitions. Both teams have combined for 24 national championships and produced over 1,000 NFL players, with Notre Dame leading the series 50–37–5. The rivalry's intensity is underscored by recent injuries to key players, emphasizing the physical demands of this storied matchup.

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Story summary

Ashton Craig is out for the season with a right knee injury, confirmed by Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.
This follows a prior season-ending injury in 2024.
Notre Dame ruled out wide receiver Micah Gilbert, and offensive linemen Charles Jagusah and Peter Jones, for the upcoming game against USC.
Marcus Freeman said Joe Otting will step in as center and noted ongoing discussions to extend the Notre Dame–USC rivalry.

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