Notre Dame football has College Football Playoff expectations in 2016, but Brian Kelly's team will need to address and overcome a few major questions along the way.
Injuries derailed a promising 2015 campaign, though the Fighting Irish still managed a 10-3 record. The coaching staff reeled in the No. 15 recruiting class for 2016, per the 247Sports composite rankings, and several of the signees may contribute this season.
And that's because Notre Dame must replace 15 starters, including standouts Ronnie Stanley, Will Fuller and Jaylon Smith. Previously injured players will fill a couple of voids, but while talent isn't necessarily an issue, experienced depth is.