Education
Zaire attended Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio.
Zaire attended Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio.
He was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit and was ranked as the third best dual-threat quarterback in his class. Zaire committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football. Freshman
Zaire did not play in any games as a freshman in 2013.
Sophomore
Prior to his sophomore season in 2014, he competed with Everett Golson to be the starting quarterback.
He received his first extensive playing time against the University of Southern California Trojans, replacing Golson who was benched. He completed 9 of 20 passes for 170 yards and a rushing touchdown in the game.
After spending the entire season as Golson"s backup, Zaire started the 2014 Music City Bowl. He completed 12 of 15 passes for 96 yards with one touchdown, and ran for 96 yards on 22 carries scoring one touchdown leading Notre Dame to a 31–28 victory and earning the game"s Most Valuable Player. Junior
The Irish opened spring practice with an open competition at quarterback, but neither Zaire or Everett Golson separated themselves as the starter according to head coach Brian Kelly.
However, after Golson decided to transfer and play his final season at Florida State University, Zaire was named the starting quarterback.
In the second game of the season, against Virginia, Zaire fractured his ankle after a run. lieutenant was announced after the game that he would miss the rest of the season.