The Notre Dame passing attack wasn’t exactly striking fear into the hearts of opponents this year. The Irish will now bring that passing game into the Citrus Bowl minus two starting wide receivers and its tight end thanks to injuries and suspensions. Notre Dame lost Chase Claypool for the bowl and perhaps part of spring ball to injury and lost Kevin Stepherson and Alize Mack to suspension leaving them without three of their top four receivers.
Let’s take a quick look at what Notre Dame lost in these three players.
- Chase Claypool: 29 catches, 402 yards, 2 TDs
- Kevin Stepherson: 19 catches for 359 yards, 5 TDs
- Alize Mack: 19 catches, 166 yards, 1 TD
That list represents Notre Dame’s #2, 3, and 4 receivers in terms of receptions on the season.