Summary
Notre Dame's defensive lineman Donovan Hinish has retired from football due to a shoulder injury. Hinish, who was a team captain in 2025, played 37 games and was a contributor to the team's defense. Notre Dame may need to strengthen their defensive line as they look to the future.
Key Facts
- Donovan Hinish, a team captain and defensive lineman at Notre Dame, is retiring because of a shoulder injury.
- He played 37 games for Notre Dame, with 57 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and one pass defended in his college career.
- Hinish had a notable performance in the Sugar Bowl, helping defeat Georgia with a key sack.
- In the 2025 season, he appeared in six games, recording 12 tackles and one sack.
- Hinish struggled with a shoulder injury and also had to miss a game due to a concussion.
- Notre Dame may need to find new players for the defensive line when the transfer portal opens due to his retirement.
