Notre Dame Football: Wide Receiver Jordan Faison Set to Return Against Purdue

Sophomore wideout, Jordan Faison, is set to return this afternoon against Purdue after injuring his ankle week one at Texas A&M

Nov 25, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (80) runs in his touchdown reception against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Notre Dame will welcome back a key offensive weapon this weekend as Jordan Faison, who missed last week’s game and a significant portion of Week 1 due to an ankle sprain, is no longer listed on the injury report.

The @NDFootball availability update for this afternoon’s game at Purdue (3:30 p.m. ET, CBS):

Sophomore defensive lineman Joshua Burnham (ankle) is unavailable for the game today.

All other student-athletes listed on the Notre Dame two-deep this week are available.

— Notre Dame Football PR Team (@NDFootballPR) September 14, 2024

The Irish are expected to be without defensive end Joshua Burnham for this afternoon’s matchup against the Boilermakers. Everyone else, that hasn't already been ruled out, is expected to suit up - including Faison.

If Jordan Faison is full go for today’s game, his return will be a significant boost to the wide receiver corps. Faison serves as a reliable option for the quarterback in the short and intermediate passing game and is also capable of stretching the field vertically from the slot.

Given that the offense has struggled to generate any momentum in the air over the first two games of the season, Faison’s presence could be a valuable asset.

The extent of his availability will only become clear once the game is underway. However, having Faison back on the sidelines is a promising sign. His dynamic playmaking ability will certainly be something Purdue needs to account for when he takes the field.

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