Report: Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush to Transfer After Losing Job to Ian Book

Notre Dame backup quarterback Brandon Wimbush, who lost his job to Ian Book earlier this season, will transfer, according to Brett McMurphy of Stadium.

Wimbush completed 50.5 percent of his passes for 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions over three seasons. He also rushed for 1,156 yards and 16 touchdowns and averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.

Wimbush helped lead Notre Dame to a 10-3 record and Citrus Bowl win in 2017. However, he and the Notre Dame offense struggled to start 2018. The Fighting Irish did face a tough opponent in Michigan to start the year, but a 24-16 win over 4-8 Ball State and a 22-17 victory over 6-6 Vanderbilt were more worrisome.

Book replaced Wimbush in the starting lineup in Notre Dame's fourth game, and the team has since averaged 37.2 points per game. Wimbush took over for an injured Book for one game during that stretch, a 42-13 win over Florida State.

With Book having eligibility next season, it makes sense for Wimbush to pursue his options and find another spot to start next year. He's joining an unusually crowded transfer market, as Justin Fields of Georgia and Ross Bowers of Cal are on the move. Jalen Hurts of Alabama may be as well.

Regardless of where Wimbush ends up, his new team is getting a proven winner who has competed on the highest level of college football. While Wimbush hasn't connected as well with his pass-catchers, he's a significant run threat any time he has the ball.

Wimbush has one year left of eligibility after this season.