Here’s what Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard pointed to on wristband after TD
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard struck first Monday night to lead the Irish to a 7-0 lead against Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national championship game. Leonard, the Fairhope, Ala., native, carried the ball nine times for for 34 yards, ending with a 1-yard run with 9:45 left in the half.
Riley Leonard Isn’t Just a Footballer for 25,000 Alabamians as Notre Dame QB’s Unseen Video Comes to Light
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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 football for three years before transferring to Notre Dame after the 2023 season to have a chance to play for the title. Now, Leonard is just one win away from becoming a Fighting Irish legend.
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Issues Apology After CFP National Championship
Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish fell one game short of being champs, falling to the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23 in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The game started as good as Notre Dame could have asked for.
Riley Leonard’s postgame Ohio State comments go viral
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard always has made his faith a focal point in everything he does. Moments after the Irish fell to Ohio State 34-23 in the College Football Playoff national championship, the Fairhope, Alabama, native made the most of his platform, and his comments went viral.
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."
Who Is Notre Dame Quarterback Riley Leonard's Girlfriend? All About Molly Walding (and Their High School Love Story)
Walding and Leonard are both Christians. In a December 2024 essay for The Players’ Tribune, the Fighting Irish quarterback wrote that he found his faith in the ninth grade after fulfilling his childhood dream of making his high school varsity football and basketball teams.
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Vomits vs. Ohio State, Health Update Remains Unclear
Riley Leonard’s health update drew attention after he was seen vomiting on the sideline following Notre Dame’s opening drive in the national championship. The star quarterback’s resilience quickly became a pivotal storyline in their clash against Ohio State.
‘A Damn Good Kid Right There’ – Riley Leonard’s Postgame Comments After Ohio State Loss Wins Hearts
Riley Leonard is a true gentleman. He held his head high for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish until the final whistle of the national championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The matchup, which ended in a 34-23 loss Monday night in Atlanta,
All About Riley Leonard's Parents, Chad and Heather Leonard (and the Two Words His Mom Texts Him Before Every Game!)
Chad and Heather Leonard welcomed their son Riley Leonard in 2002. Here's everything to know about Riley Leonard's parents, Chad and Heather.
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.
Nick Saban makes something clear about Will Howard, Riley Leonard ahead of National Championship Game
Ahead of the National Championship Game, NCAAF legend Nick Saban shared his opinion on quarterbacks Riley Leonard and Will ...
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Where is Riley Leonard from?
Riley Leonard is from Fairhope, Alabama. He was a rated three-star prospect by major recruiting services and received offers to play football from several prestigious programs, including ...
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Notre Dame's Riley Leonard defies quarterback conventions on path to national title game
MIAMI GARDENS — Riley Leonard stepped forward past an onrushing ... passing yards by a national champion quarterback since Alabama's Jalen Hurts (2,081) in 2017 and the fewest passing touchdowns ...