Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech Football injury report: List of players injured ft. Benjamin Morrison & Haynes King ahead of Week 8 showdown

The No. 12-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-1) travel south to take on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-2) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday. Both teams are dealing with significant injury concerns that could shape the outcome of their Week 8 clash.

Notre Dame, fresh off a dominant 49-7 victory over Stanford, will aim to extend its four-game winning streak. On the other hand, Georgia Tech looks to continue its momentum after a 41-34 win over North Carolina.

Notre Dame Football injury report

Benjamin Morrison

Cornerback Benjamin Morrison is out for the season due to a hip injury that required surgery. A preseason All-American, Morrison had been one of the Irish's best defensive players. Freshmen Leonard Moore and Karson Hobbs are expected to step up in Morrison’s place in the upcoming game.

Jason Onye

Notre Dame will play its second consecutive game without reserve defensive tackle Jason Onye, who is dealing with a personal matter. Despite Gabriel Rubio's return to the lineup, Onye's absence could make it more challenging for the Irish to defend against Georgia Tech’s strong rushing attack.

Jordan Botelho & Boubacar Traore

The Fighting Irish have already lost key defensive linemen Jordan Botelho and Boubacar Traore to season-ending injuries. Thus, players like Donovan Hinish and Rubio will be tasked with taking on larger roles along the defensive line against Georgia Tech’s offense.

Georgia Tech Football injury report

Haynes King

Georgia Tech star quarterback Haynes King is dealing with an upper-body injury that forced him to leave last week’s win against North Carolina. King has been crucial to the Yellow Jackets’ offense this season, having passed for 1,568 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s victory.

If King is unavailable to play, backup quarterback Zach Pyron is expected to start. Pyron has played in all seven games this season, mostly in a situational role, and has rushed for 60 yards and four touchdowns while completing 5 of 7 passes for 64 yards.

Brett Seither

Tight end Brett Seither has been ruled out for the entirety of the 2024 season after suffering a knee injury during preseason training. His absence leaves a gap in the passing game, and the Yellow Jackets will be looking on Avery Boyd to fill the void at tight end in their upcoming game against Notre Dame.