Notre Dame, Riley Leonard

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 mindset has shaped their journey throughout the season.
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."
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.
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.
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
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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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 ...
Religious faith component a 'huge' part of the journey for Notre Dame, Ohio State football
Soon after Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman was promoted from defensive coordinator in December 2021, pregame Mass at ...
Faith is 'important' to Notre Dame football coach and Catholic convert: 'Not shy about it'
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman is a man of "strong faith." After reinstating the team's pregame Mass and then ...
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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 ...
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Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Thinks Jesus Is Responsible for National Title Matchup vs. Ohio State
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard thinks a higher power is responsible for his team’s national championship matchup ...
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: Predictions, odds, how to watch title game
The College Football Playoff National Championship game will feature Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Here ...
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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 ...