A season of injury concerns continued for Notre Dame this weekend in Pittsburgh. Running back C.J. Prosise left the win against the Panthers and is currently going through concussion protocol. It is unknown when Prosise will return to the field for the playoff-contending Irish, but head coach Brian Kelly is optimistic his top running back may not have to miss much playing time.
Prosise left the game Saturday after appearing to injure his shoulder, but he also hit his head on the ground. He did not return to the game after being taken to the locker room at Heinz Field, although Kelly only commented on Prosise’s shoulder after the game. According to College Football Talk contributor JJ Stankevitz, via CSN Chicago, Kelly said he is hopeful Prosise can return to practice at some point this week. In the meantime, Notre Dame will move forward with freshman Josh Adams carrying the football. Adams filled in nicely for the Irish by rushing for 147 yards for Notre Dame in the road win against Pittsburgh.
Notre Dame should be able to afford playing without Prosise this week with Wake Forest making the trip to South Bend. After that comes a road trip to Boston to take on Boston College in Fenway Park.