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women, and Jerian Grant for the men — to their respective professional league drafts. Loyd and Grant each earned first-team All-American hon- ors in their final campaigns in an Irish uniform, making Notre Dame the only school nationally last year to feature both a men's and women's first-team All-American on their roster. The Irish were also the lone Divi- sion I program to send both teams to at least the Elite Eight. Their 67 com- bined victories (35 for the women and 32 for the men) were the most in the country. Everett Golson Transfers After helping Notre Dame to the na- tional championship game in 2012, then sitting out the 2013 season due to academic issues, Golson returned to the Irish in 2014 for his senior cam- paign. He threw for 3,445 yards and 29 touchdowns, but was also tossed 14 interceptions and lost eight fumbles. The numerous turnovers were one of a few factors that contributed to Notre Dame's 1-5 stumble to end the regular season after a 6-0 start. Sopho- more Malik Zaire eventually received the starting nod in the Music City Bowl against LSU, and split time with Golson in the 31-28 Irish win. Gol- son completed 6 of 11 passes for 90 yards, and Zaire connected on 12 of 15 throws for 96 yards with a touchdown while compiling 96 rushing yards and a score on 22 carries. On May 7, news broke that Golson would transfer from the program as a graduate student. Rumors were abound about numerous possible des- tinations, from Texas to South Caro- lina and Georgia. Eventually, Golson settled on Florida State — and as a graduate student, he's eligible to play immediately. Notre Dame does not have the Seminoles on the schedule for Quarterback Everett Golson was a top five Heisman Trophy candidate in the first half of the season but lost his starting job by the end of the year in the bowl game. PHOTO COURTESY NOTRE DAME MEDIA RELATIONS