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.

NEW YORK — Grantland Rice’s fantastical prose wasn’t needed to describe this Notre Dame football victory ... even with a the Irish's season-long rash of injuries, Howard Cross III’s left ankle being the latest to linger. And Mike Denbrock ...

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.