The Notre Dame football team lost an integral part of its offense for an extended period of time when starting running back Jafar Armstrong tore his abdominal muscle in the first series of the game against Louisville.
As a result, Armstrong is expected to miss up to two months with the injury and the Irish are left with a void at running back in the speed back/receiver department. Tony Jones Jr. and Jahmir Smith filled in admirably in the absence of Armstrong, but both are similar style runners who project more as power running backs. Additionally, Smith sprained his toe and could be inactive for the game against New Mexico.