Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah suffered a fractured humerus in his left arm due to a UTV accident, as announced by Notre Dame on Sunday. This marks the second consecutive offseason where Jagusah, anticipated to take the right guard spot for the Fighting Irish in 2025, endures a major injury.

“The initial prognosis is favorable, and he will return to campus early this week for further evaluation and continued care,” Notre Dame stated.[^1]
Translation: La primera prognosis es favorable, y regresará al campus a principios de esta semana para una evaluación adicional y atención continua.

Jagusah, a former top 50 recruit hailing from Rock Island, Illinois, previously tore his right pectoral muscle in August 2024, leading to his absence during the entire regular season. However, he did make a return, participating on special teams during Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Georgia.

Jagusah’s initial offensive appearances this year occurred in the semifinal matchup against Penn State, culminating in his starting role at left tackle during the College Football Playoff National Championship against Ohio State. Previously, his only other start was in Notre Dame’s 2023 Sun Bowl victory against Oregon State.

Though it remains uncertain how long Jagusah may be sidelined in 2025, this injury adds to the ongoing issues faced by Notre Dame’s offensive line, which has already lost significant depth to the transfer portal, particularly in the interior positions. Several key players such as Pendleton, Spindler, and Coogan have departed for other Power Four schools.

Both Spindler and Coogan were in the starting line-up during the National Championship, while Pendleton played a vital role, starting the first seven games in 2024 at left guard.

Despite the challenges, Notre Dame maintains two talented offensive tackles in Knapp and Wagner, which may help the team navigate offseason evaluations at guard leading into fall camp.