Riley Leonard’s journey from Fairhope to Notre Dame

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.
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.
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."
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.
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
Riley Leonard's 'Faith' Comments Stir Strong Reactions Before Ohio State-Notre Dame Title Game
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes are getting prepared for the biggest game of their season on Monday night in the national championship down in Atlanta. For just about every player on the field, it will be the biggest game of their young careers.
‘It’s crazy to think that we’re here now’: Riley Leonard’s journey from Fairhope to Notre Dame
With just one more victory, Riley Leonard will achieve immortality within one of more storied college football programs in America. Leonard, a senior from Fairhope, will quarterback Notre Dame (14-1) vs.
Why did Riley Leonard transfer to Notre Dame? How the Irish landed their QB
Riley Leonard needed a new team. Notre Dame needed a new quarterback. It was the perfect match — and a mutually beneficial partnership as Leonard led the Fighting Irish to the National Championship Game in his lone season in South Bend.
Notre Dame's Riley Leonard Thinks Jesus Is Responsible for Title Game Run
Megan Briggs/Getty Images Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard argued this year's national championship game is the work of some divine intervention. Leonard, 22, and the Fighting Irish will face The Ohio State University in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday,
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Riley Leonard Confirms Stance on Notre Dame’s Mounting Woes After Marcus Freeman’s Troubling Announcement
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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 Football Playoff semifinal appearance for the Fighting Irish. Following a ...
The starting quarterbacks for Ohio State and Notre Dame football are connected by the Manning family
Ohio State football's Will Howard and Notre Dame's Riley Leonard share an interesting bond. Here's how the quarterbacks are connected.
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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 ...
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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 ...
Ohio State defense vs. Notre Dame offense: Breaking down Caleb Downs, Riley Leonard and more: Buckeye Talk podcast
On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are breaking down the matchup between the Ohio ...