Notre Dame football: Young offensive weapons to watch in 2022

By Brad Weiss | Jan 24, 2022

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 01: A closeup of a Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet during the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cowboys defeated the Fighting Irish 37-35. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /

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Oct 9, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame football: Young offensive weapons to watch in 2022

Tyler Buchner, Quarterback

This past season, Jack Coan came to South Bend as a graduate transfer, and down the stretch, he became one of the better quarterbacks in the country. In fact, he capped off his only season with the Irish by throwing for over 500 yards and five touchdowns in the loss to Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Coan’s backup for most of the season was true freshman Tyler Buchner, who showcased the ability to not only get the job done with his arm but also his legs. He could be a dynamic playmaker for this team in 2022 and beyond, but he is going to be pushed for the starting job this spring.

If Buchner does earn the starting job, you can expect a big season from him, as he also displayed incredible toughness in Year 1. The Irish had a playmaker that could get the job done with his arm and his legs in Ian Book for years, and Buchner could be cut from the same mold across the next few seasons.

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