No. 9 Notre Dame’s goal behind a new quarterback and line: Score more points. ‘We’ve got to get the ball downfield to our playmakers,’ coach Brian Kelly says.

The Irish offense is replacing the school’s winningest quarterback, Ian Book, and six other starters, including four-fifths of the offensive line. Undaunted, Rees said he has seen the offense come together behind quarterback Jack Coan, a graduate transfer from Wisconsin, and preseason All-America candidates in running back Kyren Williams, tight end Michael Mayer, center Jarrett Patterson and guard Cain Madden, another grad transfer.