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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.
‘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.
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."
Riley Leonard Sends Three-Word Message Before Notre Dame-Ohio State Game
Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish enter a national championship matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes as heavy underdogs.  Ohio State heads
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.
Will Howard, Riley Leonard Headline Ohio State-Notre Dame National Championship Transfer Portal Stars
Riley Leonard and Will Howard are just two of the transfers poised to impact the CFP National Championship Game.
Who is Riley Leonard? 5 things to know about Notre Dame quarterback from Fairhope
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws oranges to his teammates after winning the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Penn State, Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla. Leonard grew up in Fairhope. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP
Ohio State's Ryan Day puts aside hypotheticals and shows massive respect for Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard's game
When Ohio State battles Notre Dame in the National Championship, they will be going up against a quarterback they were interested in making a Buckeye. After Fighting Irish QB Riley Leonard entered the transfer portal from Duke,
Ohio State Buckeyes HC Opens Up About Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard
Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes have a chance to win a national championship on Jan. 20th. In order to do so, they will need to win one more game, this time against Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
‘Lot of Respect for His Game’ — Ryan Day Raves About Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes will match up in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 20. Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day was asked about Notre Dame’s quarterback Riley Leonard,
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Riley Leonard Confirms Stance on Notre Dame’s Mounting Woes After Marcus Freeman’s Troubling Announcement
The Fighting Irish are fighting! The post Riley Leonard Confirms Stance on Notre Dame’s Mounting Woes After Marcus Freeman’s ...
Leonard, Morrison bond over shared adversity
A season-ending injury in October was difficult for Benjamin Morrison to grapple with, but Riley Leonard has been there ...
Who Is Notre Dame Quarterback Riley Leonard's Girlfriend? All About Molly Walding (and Their High School Love Story)
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard has been dating his girlfriend, Molly Walding, since 2017. Here’s everything to know ...
Riley Leonard and Will Howard Took A Very Similar Path To The National Championship Matchup
There are several parallels in the Notre Dame and Ohio State matchup in the National Championship. Both teams have a third ...
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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 touchdown ...
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Riley Leonard's Ohio State concerns clear after watching Quinn Ewers struggle in CFP semis
The 22-year-old is preparing to lead his side into Monday's National Championship showdown as the Fighting Irish gun for ...
Archie Manning shared a fun fact about Riley Leonard and Will Howard in the most dad way possible
According to Archie, Howard and Leonard were roommates at the Manning Passing Academy last summer, adding another roommate ...
Will Howard vs. Riley Leonard, who's more trustworthy? | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo! Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman discuss which CFP National Championship QB is more trustworthy. Hear the full conversation on College Football Power Hour and subscribe on ...