When Notre Dame takes on North Carolina on Friday, the Irish will be without two of its five starting offensive linemen who have started every game together this year. The Irish lost Jarrett Patterson for the season with a foot injury and now will also be without starting right guard Tommy Kraemer following an appendectomy on Friday, according to Irish Illustrated.
How long Notre Dame will be without Kraemer, who is in his 4th season as a starter for the Irish, is unknown, though there is optimism that he will be back sooner rather than later.