SOUTH BEND, Ind. — In his first start under center for the Irish, graduate student quarterback Jack Coan earned a number of accolades for his performance in Notre Dame’s, 41-38, overtime win at Florida State. Coan was named to the Davey O’Brien Award’s Great 8 List and was one of the Manning Award Stars of the week after his record-breaking performance in the season-opener.
Coan led the Irish with a career-high 366 yards and four touchdowns, while tying a career-high with 26 completions. His 366 passing yards ranked fifth nationally for Week One, and he was the only quarterback in the top-five who played in a true road game.
Coan broke the Notre Dame record for most passing yards in a season-opening game, while tying the record for most passing touchdowns in an opener. He became the eighth-straight quarterback to win their first game under center for the Irish.
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