the opener — but then missed the re‑
mainder of the season after suffering a
fractured ankle in the third quarter at
Virginia the ensuing week.
Enter sophomore DeShone Kizer, who
admitted his football future appeared to
be on the scrap heap after a disappoint‑
ing, uneventful spring.
So naturally, after Zaire's injury, Kizer
responded with a marvelous campaign,
posting the seventh‑best pass efficiency
mark in a season at Notre Dame (149.95)
Junior DeShone Kizer and senior Malik Zaire (inset) provide two quality options for head coach Brian Kelly
at quarterback in 2016, both as passers and runners.
PHOTOS BY BILL PANZICA AND JOE RAYMOND (INSET)
