Notre Dame finally gets some good injury news ahead of Week 2 vs. Rice
Notre Dame football has a series of bad injury news, but it recently got some positive news as an impact player will return to the field against Rice.
Notre Dame faces Rice on Saturday for their home opener, but the team's injury woes have persisted. Safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive lineman Jason Onye were among those injured in the previous game against Wisconsin. Wide receiver Quincy Porter has yet to see any playing time. However, there is some positive news for the Irish.
Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, who was held out of the Wisconsin game, is now no longer on the inactive list. KVA has made significant progress and is expected to start in the 2026 campaign. He is considered one of the best linebackers on the team, though not a starter. There has been speculation about him being a first-round NFL draft pick, which would be a boost for Notre Dame's defense.
The return of KVA is a significant development for the Irish defense, especially with a long season potentially ahead.
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