Safety Drue Tranquill has become the sixth Notre Dame starter to be lost to injury this season, Hincluding quarterback Malik Zaire and running back Tarean Folston.
After celebrating a play on Saturday that kept Georgia Tech out of the end zone, Tranquill came down awkwardly on his right knee, crying out with a scream audible on the NBC television cameras. He returned to the Notre Dame Stadium playing surface in the second half with a leg immobilizer and crutches.
On Sunday, the school announced he was lost of the year.
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Sophomore S Drue Tranquill is out for the season. He suffered a torn ACL (right knee) in win over #14 Georgia Tech. pic.twitter.com/dEET0swk2P
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Despite the rash of injuries, Notre Dame has found ways to win. Including Saturday's 30-22 win against Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech and its famous triple option attack came into this game leading the nation with 8.5 yards per carry.
The Irish (3-0) held the Yellow Jackets (2-1) to 4.6 yards per carry.
Matthias Farley stepped up in place of Tranquill and forced a fumble to begin the second half that led to a field goal and forced Georgia Tech to play from two scores down. He joined a group of defensive stars that includes linebackers Jaylon Smith and Joe Schmidt, and defensive tackle Sheldon Day.
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