Notre Dame loses two starting linemen for season

Field Level Media|published: Mon 16th September, 14:07 2024

Sep 14, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Jordan Botelho (12) is carted off the field with an apparent injury during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

No. 17 Notre Dame lost two starting linemen on either side of the ball to season-ending knee injuries, coach Marcus Freeman said Monday.

Starting center Ashton Craig and defensive lineman Jordan Botelho were injured on consecutive series in Saturday's 66-7 win at in-state rival Purdue. Starting guard Billy Schrauth will also miss a few weeks with a right ankle injury.

Botelho had a sack, two quarterback hurries and 12 tackles in three games this season for the Fighting Irish (2-1). He'll be replaced by Boubacar Traore in Saturday's game against Miami (Ohio) in South Bend, Ind.

Pat Coogan will draw the start at center this week and Rocco Spindler will start for Schrauth at right guard.

--Field Level Media

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