SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Brian Kelly steps into his third season at Notre Dame looking for a quarterback who can run his spread offense. Sure sounds familiar.

He needs someone to run the offense quickly and efficiently and not commit crucial turnovers – the Irish threw 17 interceptions a year ago – that can send any coach into a sideline tizzy.

After back-to-back 8-5 seasons, Kelly has to find that guy. All other personnel decisions aside, nothing will be more important than how the quarterback plays with Notre Dame facing one of its most challenging schedules in years.