Notre Dame will have its hands full tonight defending Army's No. 1 ranked rushing attack, and the Irish will be without All-American defensive tackle Howard Cross III. Notre Dame announced before the game that Cross was ruled out for the game, as was sophomore wide receiver KK Smith.

Third-year tackle Donovan Hinish took Cross’ place for the bulk of the last seven quarters and produced three sacks, including one in the win over Virginia.

Since losing to Northern Illinois on Sept. 7, Notre Dame has won nine consecutive games, including 49-14 over previously unbeaten Army on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.