If Notre Dame was debating who would step in at center for injured junior Jarrett Patterson, losing fifth-year right guard Tommy Kraemer for a few weeks may have brought some clarity.
The left foot injury Patterson played through for much of the victory at Boston College will sideline him for the season, but Kraemer’s appendectomy should allow him to return in a few weeks, no later than the ACC title game on Dec. 19.
Until then, the No. 2 Irish (8-0, 7-0 ACC) will turn to sophomore Zeke Correll at center and senior Josh Lugg (pictured at top) at right guard.