SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame offensive tackle Charles Jagusah will miss this season after he tore a muscle in his chest during preseason practice.
The school announced Monday that Jagusah is expected to have surgery after injuring his right pectoralis muscle. The second-year player and former four-star recruit from Rock Island (Ill.) Alleman was considered a possible starter at left tackle after the departure of Joe Alt, a first-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in April.
The Irish are replacing both starting tackles this season, with Blake Fisher getting drafted in the second round by the Houston Texans.
The 6-foot-7, 330-pound Jagusah started the Sun Bowl against Oregon State last season after Alt opted to not play in the postseason.
Notre Dame also announced that defensive back Marty Auer tore his left ACL and is out for the season.
The Irish open their season at Texas A&M on Aug. 31.
