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Notre Dame football: Can Tyler Buchner match Ian Book’s 2018 season?

By Brad Weiss

Sep 11, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) stiff arms Toledo Rockets linebacker Dyontae Johnson (2) in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) stiff arms Toledo Rockets linebacker Dyontae Johnson (2) in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2018; Arlington, TX, United States; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) throws in the pocket with protection provided by guard Tommy Kraemer (78) against the Clemson Tigers during the second quarter in the 2018 Cotton Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2018; Arlington, TX, United States; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) throws in the pocket with protection provided by guard Tommy Kraemer (78) against the Clemson Tigers during the second quarter in the 2018 Cotton Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame football: Can Tyler Buchner match Ian Book’s 2018 season?

Buchner and Book both played meaningful snaps the prior season

As we stated earlier, both Buchner and Book played meaningful snaps the prior season, with Book backing up Brandon Wimbush in 2017. He did make a start against North Carolina, and played very well, leading the Irish to a 33-10 victory over the Tar Heels.

In the Citrus Bowl, Book came off the bench and beat LSU, which was a good sign heading into the 2018 college football season. While Buchner did not play in the bowl game this past season, we saw enough of him during the regular season to be excited about what he brings to the table.

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