Notre Dame football loses kicker Noah Burnette when the Fighting Irish face Purdue football on Saturday . The loss creates a significant adjustment for the Irish. His absence comes ahead of a critical non-conference showdown. It also forces the coaching staff to rework the special teams plan. The challenge grows larger with Notre Dame sitting at 0-2 . The Irish are looking to avoid a deeper hole early in the season . Pete Nakos of On3 Sports reported the update . He also added that Leonard Moore and DeVonta Smith enter the game as decisions to be made at kickoff.

Without Noah Burnette, Notre Dame loses a reliable option in close scoring situations. Burnette delivered consistency in his role, bringing stability to the special teams unit and easing pressure on the offense. Now the

See Full Page