Our Lady QB Ian Book out against Florida State

Quarterback Notre Dame Ian Book will not play Saturday's game against Florida State because of an undisclosed injury, a source told ESPN.

The source added that Book should be available for the No. 3 Fighting Irish match against No. 13 Syracuse on Nov. 17.

Book played an important role in Notre Dame's 9-0 record after being named quarterback against Wake Forest on September 22. He replaced starter Brandon Wimbush, who scored in the first three games of the season for a touchdown and four interceptions. completing 55.3% of his passes.

Book completed his three assists in the fourth quarter against Vanderbilt, was named the starter for the next match against Wake Forest and has been holding on since. His presence in Notre Dame's offensive gave the Irish a well-deserved boost, with a total of 15 touchdowns and four interceptions over the past seven games.

With an injury that should make Book forget for a single game, Wimbush will again lead the offense against a Florida State defense that ranks 65th in total yards allowed per game and 121 in yards allowed. allocated per match.

The Irish Sports Daily first reported that Book would not play against the Seminoles.

Tom VanHaaren's ESPN information was used in this report.