US EditionNotre 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.
- Joe Otting, a 6-foot-4, 308-pound sophomore from Topeka, Kansas, will start at center for Notre Dame in Saturday's game against No. 20 USC.
- Ashton Craig, Notre Dame's starting center and 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.
- Coach Marcus Freeman said Otting practiced well and staff confidence increased after he handled center duties during a 10-play drive, teammates noted his leadership.
- 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 over 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
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