Ashton Craig's Resilient Comeback | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

When Notre Dame’s starting centers went down in a single game against Clemson, backup Ashton Craig—once considered a “backup’s backup”—stepped up and delivered under fire. After tearing his ACL twice in the past two seasons, Craig’s resilience shone brightest when he started the final three games, including the Sun Bowl, holding his own against elite competition. Offensive line coach Joe Rudolph praised his clutch performance, calling it a defining moment of grit. Craig’s story isn’t just about overcoming injury—it’s about rising to the occasion when the team needs him most. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90bd46ea1d7cca47