SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 13 Notre Dame has seen its offense grow up quickly with redshirt freshman quarterback C.J. Carr at the controls, but a switch in the player snapping the ball to him will literally be the center of attention for the Fighting Irish when they host No. 20 USC on Saturday.

Ashton Craig, one of the top centers in the nation, suffered a season-ending right knee injury in Notre Dame’s 36-7 victory against N.C. State..

Sophomore Joe Otting will start at center for the Fighting Irish (4-2), who rack up 40.0 points a game (14th in the nation) and average 465.5 yards a game total offense (No. 21 in the nation).

Craig also suffered an injury last season and Pat Coogan stepped in, playing a key role in Notre Dame’s run to the national championship game. Coogan is suiting u

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