Notre Dame Football: 5 overreactions for Fighting Irish in first half of 2017

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EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 23: Brandon Wimbush #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish drops back to pass during the first quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on September 23, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

2. Brandon Wimbush is the best dual-threat in the country

If you’ve heard anyone say this, feel free to throw your head back in laughter. Through a game or two, there may have been mention of Brandon Wimbush’s potential to be a top-tier dual-threat in college football, but he just hasn’t been able to throw the ball effectively enough to earn that distinction.

To be on the level of Lamar Jackson, or even JT Barrett, Wimbush needs to be able to prove he can beat teams with his arm. Sure, Barrett hasn’t done so in a while, but he has proven it in the past that he can use his arms to dismantle defenses.

Wimbush has been a run-first quarterback. Is he the best rushing quarterback in the country? He’s up there with Barrett and Jackson, but those two blow him out of the water in terms of passing the ball.

In fact, he has completed just over 51 percent of his passes this season for 783 yards and six touchdowns with two interceptions. He has missed one game, but still, he averages just about 156.6 yards per game through the air, which is far from an elite number. He has rushed for 402 yards and eight touchdowns as well.

Is Wimbush the best dual-threat in the country? He needs to prove he can be an effective passer first.

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