Notre Dame DL Louis Nix III out vs. Navy (knee)

Louis Nix III hurt his shoulder against USC and is now dealing with another injury. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Notre Dame nose guard Louis Nix III will
Notre Dame DL Louis Nix III out vs. Navy (knee)
Notre Dame DL Louis Nix III out vs. Navy (knee) /

Louis Nix III hurt his shoulder against USC and is now dealing with another injury. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

(Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Notre Dame nose guard Louis Nix III will miss Saturday's game against Navy with lingering knee tendinitis, Irish coach Brian Kelly announced on Thursday.

Nix missed last week's game against Air Force to nurse the injury, and Kona Schwenke started in his place. Nix has been banged up for much of the season. He also injured his shoulder against USC earlier this year.

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