INTEL: Inside Wimbush's Mental Preparation

The Brandon Wimbush Era will begin on Saturday afternoon when the New Jersey native jogs out to take his first snap as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback against Temple.

“He’s ecstatic,” a source close to Wimbush told Irish Sports Daily this week. “He’s so excited, but he understands his composure is key. He just has to play within the system and have fun.

“He needs to be smart with the football. Take chances when you need to, but stay as poised and composed as you possibly can.