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Notre Dame injury update: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa & Matty Augustine
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Notre Dame football will host the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday afternoon , and on Thursday got an update on two players who were listed as questionable heading into the game .
It was good and bad news for the Irish reported by Pete Sampson, as first the player who will see the field, offensive lineman Matty Augustine who has yet to play this season due to a foot injury. The plan was for him to practice this week and see how it goes, and it looks like he'll get his first action of 2026 on Saturday.
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Jordan Faison #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Notre Dame receiver Jaden Greathouse celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium.
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepares to throw the football during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the football during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Head Coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks onfrom the sideline during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his interception with coach Marcus Freeman during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive back Jayden Sanders (12) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver C.J. Sadler (14) in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Luke Talich (28) intercepts a pass intended for North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) during warm ups at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) during warm ups at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (27) with the ball after intecepting a pass as North Carolina Tar Heels running back Jaylen McGill (27) defends in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) forces a bad pass by North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) that is intercepted in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) makes a touchdown catch as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Peyton Waters (7) defends in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Peyton Waters (7) and cornerback Leonard Moore (15) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate a field goal during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Notre Dame Fighting Irish cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Jordan Faison #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Jordan Faison #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Notre Dame receiver Jaden Greathouse celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium.
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepares to throw the football during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the football during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Head Coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks onfrom the sideline during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his interception with coach Marcus Freeman during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive back Jayden Sanders (12) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver C.J. Sadler (14) in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Luke Talich (28) intercepts a pass intended for North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) during warm ups at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) during warm ups at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (27) with the ball after intecepting a pass as North Carolina Tar Heels running back Jaylen McGill (27) defends in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) forces a bad pass by North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) that is intercepted in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) makes a touchdown catch as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Peyton Waters (7) defends in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Peyton Waters (7) and cornerback Leonard Moore (15) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate a field goal during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Notre Dame Fighting Irish cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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The bad news was that linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa won't be able to play after injuring his thumb against North Carolina. He had an early interception, but was pretty quiet after that, which makes a lot more sense now.
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Getting Augustine back just strengthens the offensive line, as the depth continues to grow. Missing out on KVA hurts, as he seemingly can't stay on the field despite immense talent. Hopefully he's ready to go for the big game next weekend at BYU .
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