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Howard Cross III and Beaux Collins say goodbye to Notre Dame

Best of luck to you both at the next level!

It was a tale of two different Notre Dame football careers on Thursday afternoon, as two seniors said goodbye to the Irish faithful.

Defensive tackle [autotag]Howard Cross III[/autotag] spent six years in South Bend, starting in 2019, and outperformed his recruiting ranking. His best season was last year, when he was named to multiple second-team All-American teams. This fall injuries limited his production.

Cross is expected to be selected in the NFL draft, even if he is undersized for the position. I think once again, he outperforms his “ranking” and makes a team very happy with a mid-round draft selection.

His goodbye was heartfelt, and Cross will be missed.

Notre Dame star DT Howard Cross III will be out with a left ankle injury against Army.
Howard Cross III (56) of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his sack with Rylie Mills (99) against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on Aug. 31, 2024 in College Station, Texas. Jack Gorman/Getty Images

As for Beaux Collins, his time in the Blue and Gold was short, just this fall after transferring from Clemson as a graduate. He had a solid season with 41 catches, 490 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.

He will always be remembered for his score against Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal. Don’t forget his two-point conversion catch against Ohio State in the championship game as well. Two pretty memorable catches for Collins in his lone year with the Irish, as it seemed in his goodbye that he enjoyed his time in South Bend.

Jan. 2, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Beaux Collins (5) celebrates after scoring a touch down during the second quarter after the game during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Amber Searls-Imagn Images

We wish both Howard and Beaux the best of luck at the next level.

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Notre Dame football releases depth chart ahead of Georgia matchup

Notre Dame’s depth chart for Georgia brings few surprises.

The No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish depth chart for the Allstate Sugar Bowl matchup against the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs is out.

The biggest name that’s not on it is [autotag]Rylie Mills[/autotag] — the defensive end is out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury suffered against Indiana in Notre Dame’s 27-17 win over the Hoosiers.

It appears [autotag]RJ Oben[/autotag] and [autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag] will replace Mills with [autotag]Joshua Burnham[/autotag], who also plays the Vyper pass-rush position, in the work.

Otherwise, there are few surprises on the depth chart. It’s nice to see [autotag]Howard Cross III[/autotag] back at the top for defensive tackle now that he’s returned from an injury of his own.

One notable absence is offensive lineman [autotag]Charles Jagusah[/autotag]. While indications were that he was ready to return from injury, he’s not listed on the chart. We’ll have to keep an eye on his availability against Georgia.

Dec 20, 2024; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates with tight end Eli Raridon (9) after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

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Is Howard Cross III playing today? Injury updates for Notre Dame DL

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(This story was updated to add new information.)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman [autotag]Howard Cross III[/autotag] is available and will play as No. 3 Notre Dame takes on the No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers in a first-round College Football Playoff game in South Bend.

Fighting Irish running back [autotag]Jeremiyah Love[/autotag] is also available and will play.

Update: Notre Dame confirms that all student-athletes listed on the two-deep this week are available to play tonight.

Howard Cross III injury update

After missing three games with a high ankle sprain, Cross will be back against Indiana.

“Howard Cross is an excellent football player,” Notre Dame head coach [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] said. “When you don’t have him, he’s missed.”

How long will Howard Cross III be out?

As noted above, Cross is back after missing three games. However, these players are out for the Irish: Linebacker [autotag]Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa[/autotag] (right knee), linebacker [autotag]Bodie Kahoun[/autotag] (lower leg), and wide receiver [autotag]KK Smith[/autotag] (clavicle).

Notre Dame defensive line depth chart

With Cross back, the Irish should be ready to rock. Rylie Mills and Donovan Hinish had stepped up in Cross’s absence, and if Cross isn’t bothered by any lingering effects from the injury, the Irish defense will be in good shape.

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Is Howard Cross III playing today? Injury updates for Notre Dame DL

Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III is dealing with an ankle injury. Here are the latest updates.

Notre Dame defensive lineman [autotag]Howard Cross III[/autotag] has been dealing with an ankle injury, and he’s questionable for today’s game at USC. Cross III has been a key part of the No. 5 Fighting Irish’s defense.

Howard Cross III injury update

Cross is questionable for today’s game. He is not listed on the two-deep depth chart. All student-athletes listed on the two-deep are available.

“Howard was close,” Notre Dame head coach [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] said after the Irish beat No. 25 Army last week. “He practiced some. We just didn’t feel like he could give it a go.”

How long will Howard Cross III be out?

It is unclear how long Cross will be out, or if he’ll play this afternoon at USC.

Irish linebacker [autotag]Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa[/autotag] is out with a knee sprain, and linebacker [autotag]Bodie Kahoun[/autotag] is out as well. Notre Dame wide receiver [autotag]KK Smith[/autotag] is out with a broken collarbone.

Notre Dame defensive line depth chart

[autotag]Donovan Hinish[/autotag] and [autotag]Rylie Mills[/autotag] will be expected to step up on the interior defensive line if Cross remains out.

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Notre Dame football updates its depth chart ahead of regular season finale vs. USC

There are a few changes to the depth chart, mostly on defense

As Notre Dame football prepares for its season finale against USC with the Jeweled Shillelagh trophy on the line, the Irish have updated their depth chart heading into the week of practice.

Offensively, there isn’t much change at all, as all of the starters and backups look like they are healthy and expect to play against the Trojans on Saturday afternoon.

As for the defense, that’s a bit of a different story. Starting defensive tackle [autotag]Howard Cross III[/autotag] is not listed, as he is questionable entering the contest, giving us an idea that we may not see him on the field this weekend.

Even with his big game this past weekend defensive end [autotag]Junior Tuihalamaka[/autotag] isn’t listed as a starter, instead backing up Joshua Burnham. Also missing from the depth chart is linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, who head coach Marcus Freeman told the media on Monday that he was going to out this weekend with a knee sprain. Preston Zinter has taken over his spot.

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Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka (44) celebrates getting a stop during a NCAA college football game against Florida State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in South Bend.

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Notre Dame statistical leaders through 11 games

Who leads the Irish heading into the final regular-season contest?

Notre Dame has its fate in its own hands for the College Football Playoff. All it needs to do is defeat USC, and a first-round game at Notre Dame Stadium appears to be a certainty. Who would have thought the Irish would be in such a good position after the loss to Northern Illinois threatened to derail their season early?

The Irish can’t afford to get complacent though. The Trojans have not had a great season, but dealing the Irish a loss that could threaten their playoff chances would make up for everything that has gone wrong for them. That’s why the Irish will need to prepare for them like they would for any ranked team, and the talent they have should allow them to emerge victorious.

Here are the major statistical leaders the Irish are taking into their regular-season finale. Not all of them will be available, but they’re fun to see nonetheless:

Is Howard Cross III playing today? Injury updates for Notre Dame DL

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Howard Cross III is dealing with a left ankle injury. Here are the latest updates.

[autotag]Howard Cross III[/autotag], a defensive lineman for the No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, will miss tonight’s game against the No. 18 Army Black Knights at Yankee Stadium in New York City.

Cross missed last week’s game against the Virginia Cavaliers with a left ankle injury and now he will sit out against Army, as well.

Freshman wide receiver [autotag]KK Smith[/autotag] is also out with a clavicle injury.

All other Notre Dame student-athletes listed on the two-deep are available.

Howard Cross III injury update

Cross remains out with a left ankle injury.

With Cross out, Notre Dame will have even more of a challenge when it comes to an Army offensive line that earned praise from Notre Dame head coach [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag].

“They’re led, to me, by their O-line,” Freeman told the South Bend Tribune. “They come off the ball, they’re physical, they’re big – bigger than what you usually see when you play academy schools. They’re aggressive in the special teams. All three phases present some issues that we have to be prepared for.”

How long will Howard Cross III be out?

It’s unclear if this injury will also sideline Cross next week against the USC Trojans.

Notre Dame defensive line depth chart

With Cross out, [autotag]Rylie Mills[/autotag] and [autotag]Donovan Hinish[/autotag] will be counted on to step up and fill in.

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Marcus Freeman updates Notre Dame DT Howard Cross III status for Army

Hopefully he’s a go this weekend

While Notre Dame football has a 9-1 record with just two games left in the regular season, it has battled injuries all fall, which makes its record much more impressive.

The Irish will face the Army Black Knights on Saturday evening in what coach [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] called the “toughest challenge to date.” Unfortunately, it looks like Notre Dame might not have star defensive tackle [autotag]Howard Cross III[/autotag] for the contest.

Freeman listed the senior as questionable after he sat out this past weekend’s win over Virginia. The good news is [autotag]Donovan Hinish[/autotag] has filled in and played very well.

This is the kind of game where if Cross can get on the field, he needs to be out there. Even if he is limited to a certain amount of snaps, he’s a game-changer that will help Notre Dame. Hopefully, Cross heals during the week and we see him against Army.

Notre Dame star DT Howard Cross III’s status for Virginia has been updated
Howard Cross III #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his sack with Rylie Mills #99 against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on Aug. 31, 2024 in College Station, Texas. Jack Gorman/Getty Images

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Is Howard Cross III playing today? Injury updates for Notre Dame defensive line

Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III is dealing with a left ankle injury. Here are the latest updates.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

No. 8 Notre Dame defensive lineman [autotag]Howard Cross III[/autotag] has a left ankle injury and will miss Saturday’s game against the Virginia Cavaliers.

The Fighting Irish have used a stout defense to push their way towards the College Football Playoff, and Cross has been one of their best, if not their best, defensive linemen all season long. His loss will hurt, though it is not expected to be long-term.

Graduate running back [autotag]Devyn Ford[/autotag] is also unavailable for today’s game.

Howard Cross injury update

Cross could return as soon as next week for the Irish’s tilt against No. 16 Army in New York.

“It’s not a long-term thing, but our doctors made the determination he’s going to be out this week,” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said Monday, according to the South Bend Tribune. “We hope to get him back the following week depending on how the rehab continues to happen.”

How long will Howard Cross be out?

Cross might miss just one game, but it’s hard to say for sure.

Notre Dame defensive linemen depth chart

[autotag]Rylie Mills[/autotag] and [autotag]Donovan Hinish[/autotag]will be tasked with stepping up — Mills had a monster game last week against Florida State. [autotag]Armel Mukam[/autotag] and [autotag]Sean Sevillano[/autotag] are other depth options.

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Notre Dame star DT Howard Cross III’s status for Virginia has been updated

Not the news that anyone wants to hear

The biggest question mark following Notre Dame football’s win over Florida State is the status of star defensive tackle [autotag]Howard Cross III[/autotag].

The second-team All-American last year has been performing at an extremely high level this season, most likely heading to similar status this season. Unfortunately, Cross went down with an ankle injury on Saturday, and didn’t return to the field.

He was seen on the sidelines with a large brace on his ankle, and on Monday, head coach Marcus Freeman updated his status, as he will be out this weekend against Virginia.

It’s clearly a big loss for the Irish, but [autotag]Donovan Hinish[/autotag] played extremely well filling in for Cross. The good news is that this doesn’t seem like a long-term injury, as he is expected to suit up for the Irish in the coming weeks.

Notre Dame has shown impressive depth along the defensive line this year, and that looks like it will have to continue for at least this weekend.

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 28: Howard Cross III #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 28, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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