Notre Dame beginning operating again Jafar Armstrong is predicted to leave out no less than a month with a groin/stomach damage suffered in Monday’s season-opening win at Louisville, resources advised ESPN.
The Athletic first reported the damage replace for Armstrong, who underwent an MRI on Tuesday. Resources advised ESPN that the junior may just leave out as much as two months.
Armstrong left the Louisville sport within the first quarter after logging two carries for 10 yards. Notre Dame trainer Brian Kelly stated Tuesday that he did not consider the junior had suffered structural injury.
Armstrong gave the impression in 9 video games for Notre Dame in 2018, beginning two, however he additionally ignored 3 video games with a knee damage. He recorded 383 dashing yards and 7 touchdowns, and had 14 receptions for 159 yards.
Tony Jones Jr., who had a team-high 15 carries within the Louisville sport, most probably gets the majority of the paintings all through Armstrong’s absence. Sophomore Jahmir Smith additionally will see his workload build up after recording two dashing touchdowns towards Louisville.
Notre Dame subsequent hosts New Mexico on Sept. 14.