Impact Flanagan had been labeled questionable for the contest, but he'll wind up sitting. He's appeared in just one game this season and hasn't drawn a target.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
COOPER FLANAGAN #87 - TIGHT END - NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH
In street clothes Flanagan (Achilles) won't play in Saturday's game against Stanford, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.
Listed as questionable for Stanford Flanagan (achilles) is questionable for Notre Dame's tilt with Stanford, per Notre Dame writer Matt Freeman.
Impact Flanagan has played in just one game this season, the Fighting Irish's win over USC in Week 8. Thus, the tight end's availability shouldn't mean much for Notre Dame's offense heading into Week 13.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. Syracuse Flanagan (achilles) won't be available against Syracuse in Week 12, per Notre Dame writer Matt Freeman.
Impact Flanagan will miss yet another game for the Fighting Irish in 2025. The tight end has yet to log a statistic this season.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Navy Flanagan (Achilles) is out for Saturday's game against Navy.
Impact Flanagan has only played in one game this season, and that will continue after yet another absence. His next chance to play will come against Pittsburgh on Nov. 15.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Remains questionable for Navy game Flanagan (achilles) is questionable for Notre Dame's tilt with Navy, per Notre Dame writer Matt Freeman.
Impact Flanagan has only played in one game this season. The tight end doesn't look like a big part of this Irish offense regardless.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Saturday Flanagan (Achilles) is out for Saturday's game at Boston College, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.
Impact Flanagan, who has only appeared in one game this season, will miss another game Saturday as he deals with an Achilles injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Navy.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Status questionable for Week 10 Flanagan (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday's game at Boston College, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.
Impact Flanagan suffered either an Achilles-related setback or a new injury. Questionable before Notre Dame's latest game, Week 8 against USC, ND used him for fewer than seven snaps.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Available Saturday Flanagan (Achilles) is participating in warmups and appears to be available for Saturday's game against USC, Jack Soble of BlueandGold.com reports.
Impact Flanagan appears set to dress for the first time after tearing his Achilles on Jan. 2 in the Sugar Bowl. It's unclear if he'll get any snaps, however, in what is a very high stakes game for both teams.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Available Saturday Flanagan (Achilles) is participating in warmups and appears to be available for Saturday's game against USC, Jack Soble of BlueandGold.com reports.
Impact Flanagan appears set to dress for the first time after tearing his Achilles on Jan. 2 in the Sugar Bowl. It's unclear if he'll get any snaps, however, in what is a very high stakes game for both teams.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Remains questionable for Week 8 Flanagan (achilles) is questionable for Notre Dame's tilt with USC in Week 8, Tyler Horka of On3.com reports.
Impact Flanagan has yet to play this season, and it remains to be seen if that will change at all in 2025. The junior tight end has struggled to find his way into the field during his time in South Bend, and for the moment, Eli Raridon and Ty Washington should continue to hold down the tight end position for the Irish.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Ends up inactive vs. NC State Flanagan (achilles) did not play in Saturday's 36-7 win over NC State.
Impact Flanagan was warming up ahead of the matchup, but he ended up being inactive for the blowout win. The junior tight end is now questionable for next week's game against USC.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Going through warmups Flanagan (Achilles) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against NC State, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.
Impact Flanagan, who suffered a torn Achilles against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl last season, is warming up with a compression sleeve on his left leg. The 6-foot-6 junior, who caught four receptions for 55 yards and two touchdowns last season (13 games), looks to be on track to make his return for the Fighting Irish this week.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Flanagan (achilles) is questionable for Notre Dame's tilt with NC State on Saturday, per Tyler Horka of On3.com.
Impact Flanagan (achilles) was injured this offseason and has yet to suit up for the Irish, but the tight end was expected to return at some point during the 2025 campaign. Apparently, that return could come as soon as Week 7 against NC State. Last fall, Flanagan caught four passes for 55 yards and two touchdowns.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is using past lessons to propel No. 6 Irish forward in 2025
Marcus Freeman used some of the tough lessons he learned his first two years as Notre Dame’s coach to help him navigate the longest season in the FBS’ modern eraAUGUST 19 • Associated Press
Notre Dame loses TE Kevin Bauman and RB Kedren Young to season-ending knee injuries
Notre Dame has announced sixth-year tight end Kevin Bauman and second-year running back Kedren Young suffered season-ending knee injuries in practice this weekAUGUST 9 • Associated Press
Will return this season Flanagan (Achilles) is expected back at some point this season, per Nick Shepkowski of SportsIllustrated.com.
Impact Flanagan, who tore his Achilles in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia, is expected to return at some point this season, though no exact timeline has been set. The junior tight end appeared in just five games last season, recording four receptions for 55 yards and two touchdowns.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Recovering from surgery Flanagan (Achilles) has undergone surgery for his injury, Tyler Horka of On3.com reports.
Impact Considering the magnitude of Flanagan's injury and process, perhaps he may not be available during the summer before Notre Dame's 2025 season begins. Ideally, there is an update before it commences at Miami on Aug. 31, still more than four months from Horka's update.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for spring ball Flanagan (Achilles) will be sidelined for Notre Dame's spring practices, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.
Impact Flanagan, who suffered a left achilles injury during the CFB Playoffs, will remain out for the duration of the spring. The 6-foot-6 sophomore, who tallied four receptions for 55 yards and two scores last season, will look to rest up ahead of fall workouts.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Notre Dame Tight End Cooper Flanagan Is Out For The Season Notre Dame will be without tight end Cooper Flanagan for the remainder of the College Football Playoff.
JANUARY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Notre Dame Tight End Cooper Flanagan Is Out For The Season Notre Dame will be without tight end Cooper Flanagan for the remainder of the College Football Playoff.
JANUARY 4 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Dealing with left achilles injury Flanagan is dealing with a left achilles injury, Kyle Kelly of On3.com reports.
Impact Flanagan was announced on Jan. 4 to be out for the remainder of the College Football Playoffs, but now his injury has been revealed. The sophomore tight end caught just four passes for 55 yards this season, and hasn't recorded a catch since Week 12 against Virginia. Thus, his loss shouldn't impact the Irish offense all that much.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Out for remainder of playoff Flanagan is out for the remainder of the College Football Playoff because of a foot injury, Tyler Horka of On3 reports.
Impact Flanagan's foot injury leaves Notre Dame with one less reliable tight end to rely on as the Fighting Irish prepare for their semifinal game against Penn State. Only two wins away from a possible national championship, this is a costly injury to a valuable Irish player and offense, the latter not being a lock to fully produce on the offensive side of the ball.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Notre Dame Week 12 highlight: Cooper Flanagan finishes the drive Notre Dame cashed right away after a turnover.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Returns to action Saturday Flanagan played a total of 12 snaps in Notre Dame's 49-7 victory over Stanford on Saturday.
Impact Flanagan returned to the field on Saturday following a missed game against Louisville, though he failed to record a counting stat. The sophomore tight end has been dealing with a nagging ankle injury over the last few weeks, and though he was able to return, the issue is still clearly affecting his production. Flanagan will hope to continue his recovery and get back to 100 percent when the Fighting Irish travel to face Georgia Tech next week.
OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Saturday game Flanagan (ankle) is questionable for Notre Dame's game Saturday against Stanford, Pete Sampson of The Athletic reports.
Impact Perhaps one of Notre Dame's bye weeks was not enough for Flanagan to physically recover. Ideally for the Fighting Irish, that is not the case, and he can be healthy by Saturday.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
