Most quarterback competition questions seem difficult to answer at this point. But the answer to at least one seems apparent if the head coach’s public pronouncements are accurate...
From Tom: Ian Book or Brandon Wimbush?
The Notre Dame quarterback situation turned fascinating during the Citrus Bowl when Brian Kelly lifted Wimbush in favor of Book and then Book helped the Fighting Irish to a win against LSU. While this one didn’t feel like a passing of the torch—as Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa replacing Jalen Hurts in the national title game did—it did add a layer of intrigue to the offseason for the Fighting Irish.