Notre Dame Has A BIG Right Guard Problem Before The 2026 Season...

Notre Dame football still has one major offensive line question heading into the 2026 season: who will start at right guard? Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: https://atozsports.com/games For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: https://atozsports.com/college-football/notre-dame-fighting-irish-news/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotreDameFans4Life Twitter: https://x.com/AtoZSportsNFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsportsnotredame/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notredame.atozsports Ryan Roberts from A to Z Sports breaks down the Fighting Irish's complicated right guard battle and explains why this position has become the biggest unanswered question on Marcus Freeman's roster before Notre Dame opens the season against Wisconsin. For much of the Notre Dame roster, the answers are clear. CJ Carr is the quarterback. The running back room is established. The wide receiver rotation is taking shape. The tackles and left guard spots appear to be settled. But right guard remains a mystery. Ryan explains why this position battle has taken several unexpected turns. Charles Jagusah would likely be the starter when healthy, but his ongoing recovery has created uncertainty. Sullivan Absher entered the offseason as the experienced option after stepping into a starting role in 2025, while redshirt freshman Matty Augustine emerged as a player Ryan believed could win the job before suffering a foot injury. Now Notre Dame is exploring even more possibilities. Could Ashton Craig move from center to right guard? Could Joe Otting become the starting center? Could Styles Prescod earn the starting role despite projecting more naturally as a tackle? Ryan breaks down every scenario and explains why the Fighting Irish coaching staff appears to still be searching for the best possible combination of five offensive linemen. The concern is not that Notre Dame lacks talent. The Irish offensive line has enormous upside entering 2026. The concern is finding the right combination, building chemistry and making sure the unit is ready when Notre Dame opens the season at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin. Could the right guard battle impact Notre Dame's championship expectations? Who should start between Sullivan Absher, Ashton Craig, Joe Otting and Styles Prescod? And should Fighting Irish fans actually be worried? Ryan Roberts gives his full Notre Dame football analysis on A to Z Sports. Subscribe for Notre Dame Fighting Irish football news, roster breakdowns, recruiting coverage, transfer portal updates and year-round analysis. 0:00 Notre Dame's Biggest Remaining Position Question 0:23 Most Of The Starting Lineup Is Set 1:21 Why Right Guard Is Different 1:45 Charles Jagusah Changes Everything 2:29 Sullivan Absher vs. Matty Augustine 4:19 The Ashton Craig Possibility 5:22 Styles Prescod Enters The Battle 6:08 Why Notre Dame Fans Should Pay Attention 7:18 The Concern With Styles Prescod At Guard 9:02 Should Fans Be Worried? 9:24 Final Thoughts On Notre Dame's Offensive Line #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #FightingIrish #CollegeFootball #GoIrish