Riley James Leonard (born September 13, 2002) is an American college football quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously played for the Duke Blue Devils.

PRIOR TO NOTRE DAME (DUKE) AS A JUNIOR (2023) Started all seven games in which he played for the Blue Devils, going 95-for-165 and 1,102 yards (57.5 percent completion rate) and three touchdowns; Rushed 58 times for 352 yards (44-yard long) and four touchdowns

3 days ago · The Book of Leonard tells the story of perseverance to overcome initial struggle. Every Saturday, when Leonard laced up for the Irish, Fairhope was watching, their pride resonating all the way to South Bend. So when Leonard led Notre Dame to the National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they weren’t content to cheer from a distance.

6 days ago · SOUTH BEND — Former Notre Dame football quarterback Riley Leonard enjoyed a successful homecoming during Senior Bowl week in Mobile, Ala.. Playing about a 50-minute drive around Mobile Bay from ...

Jan 8, 2025 · Why did Riley Leonard transfer from Duke to Notre Dame? Leonard took over starting duties for the Blue Devils in 2022, leading Duke to a 9-4 record and a blowout victory over UCF in the Military...

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Dec 19, 2024 · On Dec. 12, 2023, Riley Leonard announced via Instagram he was transferring to Notre Dame after three years as Duke’s quarterback. The video showed Leonard holding a football, tapping the...

Jan 21, 2025 · The No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish failed to complete their mission to win a national title, as they lost to the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes, 34-23, in the College Football Playoff National ...

Aug 31, 2024 · Why did Riley Leonard transfer to Notre Dame? Leonard entered the transfer portal after Duke coach Mike Elko left to become the head coach at Texas A&M.

Sep 13, 2002 · Riley Leonard, a prominent quarterback from Fairhope High School, was initially pegged as a 3-star recruit by both ESPN and 247 Sports. Moving on to Duke University, Leonard swiftly marked his presence. In his freshman year, he played in 6 games, throwing for 377 yards and rushing for 224 yards.