Caullin Lacy injury update: Status vs. Notre Dame revealed

Louisville is waiting on the return of their star receiver Caullin Lacy. According to Pat Forde, he’ll be a gametime decision vs. Notre Dame on Saturday. He hasn’t played at all this season after breaking his collarbone in August. He hauled in 91 catches for 1,316 yards for South Alabama last season. Obviously, his return would be massive for the Cardinals’ offensive attack.

Lacy broke his collarbone in fall camp with the Cards. That set a reported timetable for him around six to eight weeks at the time. This would be almost to or around to the six-week mark in his recovery. Earlier in the week, Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm said they were going to try and get him ready to play on Saturday. And he noted that he’d be a game-time decision.

Lacy was the top-rated additions in the transfer portal for Louisville. He was the No. 4 WR and No. 37 overall player in On3’s 2024 Transfer Portal Top Players this offseason. That was from being a 2,500-plus yard receiver over a four-year career at South Alabama as he caught 207 passes for 13 touchdowns. That included his last season with the Jaguars where he was one of the nation’s leading receivers with 91 receptions for 1,316 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Over the first three games for the Cardinals, Ja’Corey Brooks, another transfer from Alabama, has been the top target in the pass game. He has caught 17 passes for 298 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Chris Bell and Jadon Thompson have also produced with a dozen catches combined for 255 yards in total and two touchdowns apiece.

Louisville currently sits at 3-0 on the 2024 campaign. They steamrolled Austin Peay 62-0, handled Jacksonville State 49-14, and took care of Georgia Tech, 31-19. In all three games, quarterback Tyler Shough has thrown for over 230 yards.

Louisville and Notre Dame are set to kickoff on Saturday at 3:30 PM EST. The game will be televised on Peacock.

On3’s Sam Gillenwater also contributed to this article.