Notre Dame could play without five defensive starters for the second consecutive game when the team hosts Boston College on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, according to wndu.com.
Linebacker Drayk Bowen, safety Brauntae Johnson, and cornerback DJ McKinney have already been ruled out for the matchup.
The latest availability report released Monday afternoon also lists starting defensive linemen Francis Brewu and Jason Onye as questionable. All five players missed Notre Dame’s upset victory over No. 1 Miami.
Bowen remains out of the lineup due to a right ankle injury sustained against Navy. Johnson has been sidelined since injuring his left foot in the opener against Wisconsin. McKinney is set to miss his third consecutive game with a right ankle injury suffered in the loss to BYU.
Brewu and Onye missed the Miami game despite carrying questionable designations. Brewu is dealing with a left knee injury, while Onye is managing a right knee injury. Onye recently returned to action after missing several weeks with an injury suffered against Wisconsin.
The complete Monday availability report details several absences across both lines of scrimmage.
- Questionable: Defensive lineman Francis Brewu (left knee) and defensive lineman Jason Onye (right knee).
- Out: Linebacker Drayk Bowen (right ankle), defensive lineman Christopher Burgess Jr. (left tibia), defensive lineman Tiki Hola (right knee), offensive lineman Charles Jagusah (left humerus), safety Brauntae Johnson (left foot), cornerback DJ McKinney (right ankle), and offensive lineman Chris Terek (right knee).
Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, at Notre Dame Stadium. The team continues local coverage through the 16 News Now App and WNDU broadcasts.
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