Why Howard Cross III, Jack Kiser will return for sixth year at Notre Dameby:Jack Soble•12/27/23•jacksoble56Read In AppNotre Dame defensive tackle Howard Cross III (left) and linebacker Jack Kiser (right). (Both photos by Chad Weaver, Blue & Gold)Jack Kiser and Howard Cross III will spend a sixth year at Notre Dame. Here's why they're coming back and what it means for the defense.