We Are ND Nation Top 9 Notre Dame Players Since 2000: #6 QB Ian Book

Winning football games is the ultimate measure of a quarterback.
And no quarterback in Notre Dame history won more games than Ian Book.
Often overlooked because he wasn't the flashiest passer or the highest-rated recruit, Book quietly built one of the most accomplished careers ever by a Fighting Irish signal-caller. His leadership, toughness, and ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs helped return Notre Dame to national prominence.
Book finished his career with a 30-5 record as a starting quarterback, making him the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history. He led the Irish to two College Football Playoff appearances, an undefeated regular season in 2018, and the program's lone appearance in the ACC Championship Game during the 2020 season.
His individual accomplishments were just as impressive.
Book threw for over 8,900 career passing yards, accounted for 72 passing touchdowns—second-most in school history at the time—and set school records for career wins, career interception percentage, and 266 consecutive pass attempts without an interception. He was also a dangerous runner, finishing among Notre Dame's all-time leaders in rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.
In 2020, Book served as a two-time team captain, finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy voting, and earned recognition as a finalist for the Manning Award and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award while guiding the Irish to a landmark regular-season victory over No. 1 Clemson.
Why He's #6Ian Book may never have had the strongest arm or the biggest spotlight, but he consistently found ways to win. He embodied everything Notre Dame looks for in a quarterback: leadership, resilience, intelligence, and the ability to elevate the players around him.
For four seasons, he gave Irish fans stability at the game's most important position and helped usher Notre Dame back into the national championship conversation. That's why Ian Book earns the No. 6 spot on We Are ND Nation's Top 9 Notre Dame Players Since 2000.