Reshuffled Notre Dame O-Line finds its identity — and its biggest test, in Pitt

Joe Otting and Sullivan Absher — Center Joe Otting (64) and left guard Sullivan Absher (75) have made smooth transitions to becoming starters for Notre Dame, but face a stern test in Pitt on Saturday. Nick Grace/Blue & Gold

Notre Dame’s reshuffled offensive line has found surprising stability amid injuries, with Sullivan Absher and Joe Otting stepping up in key roles. But Saturday’s matchup at No. 23 Pitt will be its most physical challenge yet — a true test of Marcus Freeman’s “line-driven” vision for the ninth-ranked Irish.

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