May 1, 2021; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) takes the snap in the first half of the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
When it comes to returning production, the Notre Dame football program is one of the last in the country, but they have some good company there.
After losing 14 players to the NFL, either through undrafted free agency or the draft, the Notre Dame football team has a lot of work to do this summer. They have to replace key players in key spots, including the offensive line, and at quarterback, a task that has some believing it will be a down year in South Bend.