Overview
- Head coach Marcus Freeman confirmed Thursday that Erik Schmidt will handle placekicking duties against Navy.
- Freeman framed the move as what is best for the team, with Burnette limited by a lingering groin issue.
- Schmidt is 12-for-13 on extra points and 0-for-2 on field goals this season, per On3 reporting.
- Notre Dame’s kicking struggles included three missed kicks against Boston College after rotating kickers, with Noah Burnette and Marcello Diomede each missing an extra point.
- Nose tackle Donovan Hinish will miss the Navy game with a concussion as the 6-2 Irish enter the week ranked No. 10 by the CFP committee.