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Louisville Football: 5 players to watch for Notre Dame

By Maxwell Owens

Sep 2, 2019; Louisville, KY, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) scores a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the second quarter at Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2019; Louisville, KY, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) scores a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the second quarter at Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 28: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball during the Camping World Bowl against the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Notre Dame defeated Iowa State 33-9. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 28: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball during the Camping World Bowl against the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Notre Dame defeated Iowa State 33-9. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Ian Book, QB (RS Senior)

Book may not have the most talent on the Notre Dame team. But, he is certainly a gamer and a perfect fit for the Irish offense. He has also shown himself as a great leader for an Irish team looking to compete in the College Football Playoff this year.

Book has turned the ball over just once this year. In 2019, Book threw 399 passes and only had six of them picked off. While Book is more of a game manager at the quarterback spot, he certainly does his job for what the team asks of him.

Book has thrown for over 60 percent every year he has played for Notre Dame and is on his way to keeping that trend in his graduate year.

To go along with his game manager style of play, he has the mobility to take off from the pocket as well. He ran for 58 yards on nine carries against the Seminoles just last week. He is certainly not a statue in the pocket.

Book is averaging a healthy 8.1 yards per pass attempt this season. He is plenty good enough to lead the Irish attack and take a back seat to the running game when it is necessary. The Cardinals have certainly not faired well against the pass so far in the 2020 season giving up explosive pass plays in every game this year.

In 2019, Ian Book threw 14-for-23 for 193 yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals. By all means, not a tremendous performance simply due to volume. However, it was certainly a more than effective game for Book.

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