Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner will likely miss the rest of the season.
Irish head coach Marcus Freeman announced Monday that Buchner suffered a significant sprain to the AC joint of his left shoulder in Saturday’s ugly home loss to Marshall. The injury will require surgery and Buchner’s recovery timetable is around four months, Freeman told reporters.
Buchner landed hard on the shoulder late in the fourth quarter and was unable to return. With Buchner out, the Irish turned to Drew Pyne. Pyne, who will take over as the starter, completed 3-of-6 passes for 20 yards and a touchdown, but also threw an interception.