QBs Will Howard and Riley Leonard were once considered ‘underdogs’ and now could win a National Championship
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard transferred to the Fighting Irish via Duke this offseason, and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard came to the Buckeyes from Kansas State. Without Leonard and Howard, it’s hard to imagine this being the National Championship matchup.
What makes Riley Leonard so good? Explaining the QB ahead of CFP title game
Now, he’s Senior Bowl-bound with the chance to be one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. With one last college football game to play, he has completed 66.4% of his passing attempts for 2,606 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
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
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.
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
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
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Where is Riley Leonard from? Hometown, high school and more about his Alabama roots
Leonard comes from a southern Alabama town where he was a two-sport star in high school. He then chose to attend Duke to play ...
CFP Championship Preview - Riley Leonard Special Part 1
WKRG Sports team is in Atlanta to preview the College Football Playoff National Championship and highlight Fairhope-native, ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
Notre Dame, Riley Leonard use faith as national title motivator
As the Irish prepare to face Ohio State in the national championship game on Monday night, they're reflecting on how this ...
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.
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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 ...
ND’s Leonard talks about role of faith in journey to CFP Final
INDIANAPOLIS – Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard hasn’t been shy talking about the role his Christian faith has played in ...