Notre Dame's Drue Tranquill lost for season with torn ACL

Safety Drue Tranquill has become the sixth Notre Dame starter to be lost to injury this season, Hincluding quarterback Malik Zaire and running back Tarean Folston.

After celebrating a play on Saturday that kept Georgia Tech out of the end zone, Tranquill came down awkwardly on his right knee, crying out with a scream audible on the NBC television cameras. He returned to the Notre Dame Stadium playing surface in the second half with a leg immobilizer and crutches.

On Sunday, the school announced he was lost of the year.

Despite the rash of injuries, Notre Dame has found ways to win. Including Saturday's 30-22 win against Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech and its famous triple option attack came into this game leading the nation with 8.5 yards per carry.

The Irish (3-0) held the Yellow Jackets (2-1) to 4.6 yards per carry.

Matthias Farley stepped up in place of Tranquill and forced a fumble to begin the second half that led to a field goal and forced Georgia Tech to play from two scores down. He joined a group of defensive stars that includes linebackers Jaylon Smith and Joe Schmidt, and defensive tackle Sheldon Day.