Last season was Brandon Wimbush’s first year as a starter for the Irish. He proved to be a dynamic playmaker, as he accounted for 30 total touchdowns in 12 games. However, he finished the season with a completion percentage slightly under fifty percent.
Despite all of his highlight-reel plays, his accuracy as a passer was usually the main focus of conversations amongst Irish fans. His inconsistent play resulted in Brian Kelly pulling him in the middle of a couple of games in favor of backup Ian Book.
The coaching staff’s decision to go to Book on multiple occasions — including the final game of the season — led some fans to believe that there might be a quarterback controversy this offseason.