Notre Dame Down an Offensive Lineman vs. NIU

Notre Dame will be without a veteran reserve tackle on Saturday

Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; A general view of tailgating outside Notre Dame Stadium before the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies. / Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Notre Dame plays its home opener Saturday against Northern Illinois and will do so without a veteran offensive tackle.

Tosh Baker, who competed but did not win a starting position at both tackle positions this fall camp will be unavailable on Saturday. According to the Notre Dame Sports Information Department, Baker suffered a shoulder injury and will not be available for the game.

There is no word on the extent of the injury and how long Baker may be out.

Notre Dame and Northern Illinois kick off at Notre Dame Stadium just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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