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Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman Provides Injury Updates Before Fall Camp
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Key Points:
- Notre Dame released a pre-fall camp injury update, listing several players with modified activity or out for at least August as the team prepares for its season opener against Wisconsin on Sept. 6.
- Returning starters linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and center Ashton Craig, both recovering from torn ACLs sustained in 2026, will participate in some capacity during fall camp.
- Ohio State transfer and former five-star wide receiver Quincy Porter, who missed spring due to knee surgery, is expected to be involved and could start if healthy.
- Coach Marcus Freeman expressed confidence that players listed under "modified activity" will be fully available by the season opener, while several key players, including offensive lineman Charles Jagusah, remain out.
- Defensive tackle Brenan Vernon medically retired after multiple injuries and surgeries, having seen limited action since joining Notre Dame in 2023.
