Notre Dame’s starting center Ashton Craig is out for the season after a knee injury in a win over N.C. State.

Notre Dame’s starting center Ashton Craig is out for the rest of the 2025 season after a knee injury sustained in a 36-7 win over N.C. State. Coach Marcus Freeman confirmed the injury Monday, praising Craig’s comeback from a prior setback. The Fighting Irish (4-2) prepare to face 20th-ranked Southern California (5-1) in their annual rivalry game, the second-to-last under the current agreement. Freeman supports extending the series, though talks are ongoing. Joe Otting, a second-year player, is expected to start in Craig’s place, with Cam Herron also in consideration. The team remains focused on the upcoming matchup, the only guaranteed game in the series for now.