Riley Leonard, Notre Dame

What makes Riley Leonard so good? Explaining the QB ahead of CFP title game
The Riley Leonard redemption tour has continued in the most impressive of ways that has now culminated in a national title game appearance. The Notre Dame quarterback who was once viewed as a dark horse has now completely rewritten his narrative after a rough start
See It: Kirk Herbstreit's Dog Gets Cozy with Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard
Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) talks to the media during 2025 CFP National Championship Media Day at Georgia World Congress Center, Building A. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images
How did Riley Leonard get here at Notre Dame? Start with inspiration from his grandfather
He’s been somebody who’s led by example,” the Irish QB said of his grandfather. “A lot of the lessons I’ve learned have come from him."
Why Riley Leonard has a chance to be the difference for Notre Dame football in the national championship game
The one common denominator between the Irish teams that lost to Ohio State in the past two seasons was quarterback play. It wasn't Leonard then. but it's Leonard now.
Kirk Herbstreit's Dog Peter Helps ESPN Interview Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard
Color commentator Kirk Herbstreit—whose dog Peter has become an internet sensation as he travels the country with his father this football season—shared a photo of the young p
Riley Leonard Picks, Predictions, and Best Bets for Ohio State vs Notre Dame
Boasting 16 rushing touchdowns on the season, Riley Leonard is no stranger to getting the job done in the red zone. We're backing Notre Dame's dual-threat pivot to make his mark on Monday night's National Championship.
‘It’s crazy to think that we’re here now’: Riley Leonard’s journey from Fairhope to Notre Dame
Nevertheless, Leonard didn’t have to think very long about where he wanted to go. He’d grown up a fan of Notre Dame — his great-grandfather, James Curran, played for the Fighting Irish in the 1940s — and committed in mid-December.
Ohio State’s Will Howard, Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard Maintained Perspective Following Stunning Defeats
Both quarterbacks knew their final season of college football could still be a special one even after their teams endured difficult setbacks.
'Trust your doctors,' Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman says after Riley Leonard scare
Riley Leonard’s heroics in the CFP semifinal took place at Hard Rock Stadium, the home field of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagaovailoa.
Riley Leonard's 'Faith' Comments Stir Strong Reactions Before Ohio State-Notre Dame Title Game
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes are getting prepared for the biggest game of their season on Monday night in the national championship down in Atlanta. For just about every player on the field, it will be the biggest game of their young careers.
3 Riley Leonard landing spots as Notre Dame QB must face NFL Draft reality
Riley Leonard is set to enter the NFL Draft after what he'll hope will be a championship winning year in his final season of college football, where he could enhance his stock heading to the pro's
Notre Dame's Riley Leonard credits open faith for bringing team, Ohio State together for national title
Notre Dame Fighting Irish star quarterback Riley Leonard said he believes open faith brought his team and Ohio State to the ...
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Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard gets injury scare, returns to rally Irish into CFP championship game
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How is Notre Dame preparing for Ohio State’s powerful defense? ‘I love the underdog status.’
Quarterback Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame offense have faced a fierce gauntlet of defenses in their path to the College ...
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Riley Leonard Shares Injury & Rehab Update as Marcus Freeman Calls for the Extremes in National Championship
From 7th choice to hit the CFP to 15th down and under after the Northern Illinois loss. The post Riley Leonard Shares Injury ...
Quarterbacks Will Howard and Riley Leonard were once roommates at Manning Passing Academy
Ohio State's Will Howard and Notre Dame's Riley Leonard will meet in the national title game, months after they were ...