Notre Dame names Jack Coan starting QB

Jack Coan will start at quarterback for Notre Dame when the Fighting Irish open the 2021 season Sept. 5 at Florida State.

A transfer from Wisconsin, Coan beat out redshirt freshman Drew Pyne and freshman Tyler Buchner in the bid to replace graduated starter Ian Book.

"All three quarterbacks distinguished themselves in the spring and preseason camp," coach Brian Kelly tweeted Saturday. "Clearly, each has the skills neces