Notre Dame Adjusts Depth Chart Amidst Rising injury Concerns Before Boston College Clash
SOUTH BEND, IN – October 26, 2023 – Notre Dame has released an updated depth chart reflecting several personnel changes as the team prepares to face Boston College on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The adjustments come as the Fighting Irish navigate a growing list of injuries, impacting multiple position groups and forcing coaches to re-evaluate their options ahead of the crucial ACC matchup.
The depth chart revisions signal a proactive response to recent setbacks, potentially altering key components of both the offensive and defensive strategies. With several starters questionable or ruled out,the team is relying on younger players and positional flexibility to maintain competitiveness.This reshuffling underscores the importance of depth within the program and the challenges of sustaining success throughout a demanding season.
Linebacker Adjustments
The linebacker corps sees Mike-1 listed as 34, with Drayk Bowen at 6-2, 235 pounds as a junior. Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (6-3, 230 So.) is designated MIKE-2, while Madden Faraimo (6-2, 235 Fr.) is listed as MIKE-3.
cornerback and Safety Updates
In the secondary, DeVonta Smith leads the nickelbacks as NICKEL-1, followed by freshman Dallas Golden (6-0, 187) as NICKEL-2 and sophomore Karson Hobbs (6-1, 189) as NICKEL-3. The cornerback rotation features Leonard Moore (6-2, 195 So.) and senior Chance Tucker (6-0,183) as CB-1 and CB-2,respectively,with Hobbs also appearing at CB-3. Christian Gray (6-0, 190 Jr.) is listed as CB-1, alongside freshman Mark Zackery IV (5-11, 175) at CB-2 and freshman Cree Thomas (6-1, 189) at CB-3.
The safety positions see Adon Shuler (6-0, 205 So.) as BOUND-1, with junior Luke Talich (6-4, 210) at BOUND-2 and freshman Ethan Long (6-3, 210) as BOUND-3. tae Johnson (6-2, 192 Fr.) is FIELD-1, followed by senior Jalen Stroman (6-1, 201) at FIELD-2 and freshman JaDon Blair (6-5, 205) at FIELD-3.
Special Teams Configurations
Erik Schmidt, a freshman (6-2, 210), is listed as the kickoff specialist. Senior Noah Burnette (5-10, 185) remains the placekicker. The punting duties are shared between senior James Rendell (6-6, 225) and Schmidt. Joseph Vinci (6-4, 232 Fr.) and Andrew Kros (6-4, 225 Jr.) are competing for the long snapper role. tyler Buchner (6-1, 206 Sr.) and Anthony Rezac (6-3, 201 So.) are listed as holders.
Jordan Faison (5-10, 185 jr.) or Will Pauling (5-10, 190 Sr.) will handle punt return duties, while Jeremiyah Love (6-0, 214 Jr.) and Jadarian Price (5-11, 210 Jr.) are vying for the kick returner position.
