Sep 12, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Malik Zaire (8) is examined by team trainers after injuring his right ankle against the Virginia Cavaliers in the third quarter at Scott Stadium. The Fighting Irish won 34-27. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire was carted to the locker room with an ankle injury suffered Saturday against Virginia.
The sophomore was injured late in the third quarter when a defender fell on his right ankle during a 3-yard run by Zaire.
Zaire was helped off the field and then taken to the locker room on a cart for X-rays.
Zaire completed 7 of 18 attempts for 115 yards and a 59-yard touchdown. He also rushed for 87 yards.
Sophomore Deshone Kizer replaced Zaire.
