GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: Notre Dame RB Dexter Williams is poised to make his return after missing the first four games for undisclosed reasons, following a 2017 season in which he averaged 9.2 yards per carry as a reserve. The senior has 641 rushing yards and eight TDs in 29 games in his Notre Dame career.
DRAFT SLANT
–RB Bryce Love made his return against Oregon after missing the UC Davis game with an injury. Love has had more flashy games — he had 89 rushing yards and a touchdown — but Cardinal coach David Shaw reassured the public of Love’s special skills. “I tell you what, our running back is special. We didn’t play well enough up front, but if he gets enough opportunities, he’s going to make special plays,” Shaw said.
ROSTER REPORT:
–WR Connor Wedington is questionable for the Notre Dame game with an undisclosed injury.
–LB Curtis Robinson is questionable for the Notre Dame game with an undisclosed injury.
–LB Jordan Perez is questionable for the Notre Dame game with an undisclosed injury.
–LB Casey Toohill is out three-to-four weeks with an arm injury.
–OL Foster Sarell is out indefinitely with a leg injury.
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