by Fitzgerald Cecilio

South Bend, IN

Starting quarterback Everett Golson is no longer enrolled at Notre Dame due to academic-related issues.

Notre Dame refuses to discuss specifics as it is against federal law and the school's polices, according to spokesman Dennis Brown.

Golson started 11 games for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish last season as a redshirt freshman, leading the team to the Discover BCS National Championship, where it lost to Alabama to finish a 12-1 season.

He completed 187-of-318 passes for 2,405 yards and 12 touchdowns with six interceptions. Golson also rushed for 298 yards and six scores.

Golson's departure dampens coach Brian Kelly's hopes to see big improvement in its offense, with the Irish finishing 54th in the nation in total offense, including 71st in passing offense.

Senior Tommy Rees is the most experienced quarterback enrolled, with 18 career starts. The Irish also has fourth-year junior Andrew Hendrix and Malik Zaire, sixth-ranked QB prospect in the Class of 2013.

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Notre Dame Loses Everett Golson due to Academics