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With numerous injuries, Kelly isn't sure yet who will be available against Pittsburgh

Associated Press
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    Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks to the officials in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond) (The Associated Press)

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    Navy fullback Chris Swain (37) heads towards the end zone for a touchdown as Notre Dame safety Austin Collingsworth (28) tackles him in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond) (The Associated Press)

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly isn't sure who will be starting at every defensive position for the 24th-ranked Fighting Irish against Pittsburgh because he's not sure who is available.

Kelly was still waiting Sunday to get MRI results from nose guard Louis Nix III, who missed the past two games with knee tendinitis and a small meniscus tear. His replacement, Kona Schwenke, is out with a high ankle sprain sustained late in the 38-34 win against Navy.

Backup linebacker Ben Councell sustained a season-ending knee injury. Starting defensive end Sheldon Day aggravated a high ankle sprain against Navy and may be ready to play.

Starting safety Austin Collinsworth sustained a strained neck against Navy and will undergo an MRI on Monday.