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19-30 and 2 TD, 1 INT vs MIA; 16-26 and 1 TD, 1 INT vs USC. Started all 12 games. Finished the season with 195 completions and a 66.7% completion percentage. Threw for 2,741 yards and 24 touchdowns. His 24 touchdown passes thrown were tied for the most passing touchdowns in a players first 12 career starts at Notre Dame since 1966. Tossed a touchdown pass in all 12 games, the longest-streak by a Notre Dame quarterback since 2014. Had nine games with multiple touchdown throws. Added 33 yards on the ground and three rushing touchdowns. Carr is the grandson of legendary former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr. CJ's father, Jason Carr, and his grandfather both have extensive histories working with and coaching players who went on to become prominent veterans on the Buffalo Bills.
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