There is a reason why D.J. Uiagalelei is confident about the 2021 season. Though he was not the starter last year, he almost feels like he was because he quarterbacked the Tigers in their biggest regular season game.
With Trevor Lawrence benched due to COVID-19 protocols, Uiagalelei was charged with the task of taking the then top-ranked Tigers to South Bend to battle No. 4 Notre Dame. The then freshman did not disappoint.
Uiagalelei looked like a senior instead of a freshman as he torched the Irish defense, setting a record for passing yards against Notre Dame.