Notre Dame football: 3 bold predictions on offense in 2021
By Brad Weiss
![May 1, 2021; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) runs the ball in the first half of the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports May 1, 2021; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) runs the ball in the first half of the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/5b9bf9737b8519ae7fc029a70029b6740bea4a52543a179f213ed746a4ec5d5c.jpg)
The Notre Dame football program has some big questions on offense heading into 2021, and here are three bold predictions for that side of the ball.
Looking ahead to the 2021 college football season, plenty of media outlets feel it could be a down year for the Notre Dame football team. Not down as in they will win five games, but some feel they will not be on the national stage when it comes time for the College Football Playoff.
However, with a terrific defense returning, led by one of the best defensive players in the country in Kyle Hamilton, the Irish are going to be elite on that side of the ball. There are plenty of question marks on offense, as the team prepares to replace eighty percent of their starting offensive line from a year ago, their starting quarterback, and both top-producers at wide receiver.
While this looks like an incredible mountain to climb, this is Notre Dame football, and they have guys who will come in and step up this Fall. In fact, there is reason to believe that the offense could be better than advertised this season, thanks to some elite players remaining on the roster, and a veteran signal-caller under center.
With that said, here are three bold predictions for the offense in 2021.