Notre Dame WR Floyd cleared to play against Navy

SOUTH BEND, Ind: Notre Dame's high-flying offense got one of its most potent players back with the return of receiver Michael Floyd.

The 6-foot-3, 220-pound sophomore was second in the nation in receiving yards at 160 a game when he broke his left collarbone trying to make a catch against Michigan State on Sept 19 in the third game of the season.

Floyd, who had a plate placed on the bone the next day, was "hooting and hollering going down the steps" after receiving the news on Monday night that he was cleared to play, coach Charlie Weis said on Tuesday.