Riley Leonard, Notre Dame

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."
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.
‘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.
Riley Leonard and Will Howard were 3-star recruits. Now they’re playing for the national title
Neither QB was ranked in the top 600 nationally. Leonard signed with Duke, Howard with Kansas State. Here's the backstory.
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 national championship.
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.
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.
Ohio State defense vs. Notre Dame offense: Breaking down Caleb Downs, Riley Leonard and more: Buckeye Talk podcast
On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are breaking down the matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This one is Ohio State’s defense vs.
'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.
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Why did Notre Dame's Riley Leonard transfer from Duke? What to know of Fighting Irish QB
Notre Dame football's decision to add quarterback Riley Leonard from the transfer portal has resulted in a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance for the Fighting Irish. Following a ...
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Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard gets injury scare, returns to rally Irish into CFP championship game
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) scores a ...
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Thinks Jesus Is Responsible for National Title Matchup vs. Ohio State
Megan Briggs/Getty Images Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard argued this year’s national championship game is the work of ...