Notre Dame to be without several key defenders for Miami blockbuster

The No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to take on the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes in what could be a national championship preview. Unfortunately for the Fighting Irish, the latest injury update reveals the defense will be without several key players. Notre Dame has officially ruled Linebacker Drayk Bowen, safety Brauntae Johnson, and cornerback DJ McKinney out for the Week 10 matchup against Miami, according to Matt Fortuna of the Sports Business Journal. Two defensive linemen are also deemed questionable for what might be the biggest game of the regular season.