The Daily Nole — Aug. 16, 2021: Notre Dame Names QB Coan Starter for Opener vs. FSU

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Lead Story

It is unknown who will start at quarterback for Florida State in the Labor Day weekend opener against Notre Dame, but the Fighting Irish have named a starter.

Head coach Brian Kelly has named transfer Jack Coan as the starter for the season opener against the Seminoles on Sept. 5. A transfer from Wisconsin, Coan passed for 2,727 yards and 18 touchdowns with only five interceptions in 2019.

Coan will be tasked with replacing the school’s all-time winningest quarterback in Ian Book. Book was 2-0 in starts against the Seminoles.

Between the Lines

There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Sunday.

On the Agenda

There are no FSU athletic events scheduled for Monday.

News and Notes

FSU football completed its first scrimmage of the fall on Sunday.

Helpful Links

The Daily Nole: Seminole Sunday Summary: Legendary Bobby Bowden Dies at 91
CFB Home: First Wins: Bobby Bowden
Noles247: Video Highlights: FSU Preseason Scrimmage No. 1

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