Notre Dame's Morrison Out for Season After Hip Injury

Notre Dame's star cornerback, Benjamin Morrison, will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a hip injury sustained during a game against Stanford. Morrison, a junior captain and projected first-round NFL draft pick, will require surgery, which likely ends his college career. His absence is a significant blow to Notre Dame, which has already been plagued by season-ending injuries to other key players. Before the injury, Morrison recorded 20 tackles and was recognized for his defensive prowess, having led the team with six interceptions in 2022. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman expressed his confidence in the remaining players, notably freshmen Leonard Moore and Karson Hobbs, who are expected to step up in Morrison's absence. Morrison has been a key contributor since his freshman year and is ranked highly in NFL draft projections despite this setback.