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Notre Dame Turns to Sophomore Joe Otting to Take over at Center for Showdown with USC
Sophomore Joe Otting replaces Ashton Craig at center after a season-ending knee injury as Notre Dame aims to maintain its top-15 scoring offense against No. 20 USC.
- Notre Dame turns to Joe Otting, a 6-foot-4, 308-pound sophomore from Topeka, Kansas, to start at center on Saturday against over 420 rushing yards by Irish backs.
- Ashton Craig, one of the top centers in the nation, suffered a season-ending right knee injury during Notre Dame's 36-7 victory over N.C. State, prompting his replacement at center.
- Teammates and coach Marcus Freeman said Otting practiced well and handled a 10-play, 7-yard drive, increasing staff confidence.
- With the offense averaging 40.0 points a game, Joe Otting will be flanked by experienced linemen Billy Schrauth, Aamil Wagner and Anthonie Knapp, making the center swap pivotal.
- Ashton Craig will still help Otting prepare for Saturday, and Notre Dame has two running backs with more than 420 yards: Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price .
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No. 13 Notre Dame turns to sophomore Joe Otting to take over at center for showdown with No. 20 USC
No. 13 Notre Dame will turn to sophomore Joe Otting to take over at center for Saturday's showdown against No. 20 USC.
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