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

Jan 21, 2025 · Riley Leonard opened up Monday's college football national championship game with a statement drive for Notre Dame. The 6-foot-4 quarterback carried Notre Dame's offense on its 18-play, 75-year ...

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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.

Aug 16, 2024 · Notre Dame’s Howard Cross strip sacks Duke QB Riley Leonard for a game-clinching fumble. On his way to the ground, Leonard gets his ankle twisted and is eventually taken off of the field....

Dec 12, 2023 · Former Duke quarterback Riley Leonard, who entered the transfer portal in late November, announced Tuesday on social media that he is headed to Notre Dame to play for coach Marcus Freeman and...

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 ...

Dec 20, 2023 · It's official, Notre Dame has signed Duke transfer quarterback Riley Leonard as the Fighting Irish enter a new era at quarterback. Leonard took over as Duke's starter in 2022, and he took...

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...