Notre Dame, Riley Leonard and Ohio State

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.
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.
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.
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 bold predictions for Notre Dame-Ohio State CFP title game
Ohio State had a couple snoozers to start things off as they dominated their first two CFP games. Ohio State blew out Tennessee at home in the first round as they won 42-17, and then they smoked one seed Oregon in the quarterfinals as it was 31-0 halfway through the second quarter. They cruised to a 41-21 win.
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard and Ohio State’s Will Howard Surprising Connection Revealed Ahead of Championship Clash in the College Football Playoff
As the College Football Playoff National Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State looms, a stunning revelation has surfaced: rival quarterbacks Riley Leonard and Will Howard were once roommates at the prestigious Manning Passing Academy.
Ohio State's Will Howard Gets Forthright on Notre Dame QB
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard has revealed his thoughts on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback ahead of the National Championship Game.
Will Howard and Riley Leonard will put friendship on hold in CFP title game
Will Howard and Riley Leonard, seven months removed from being roommates, will put their friendship on hold in Monday's title ...
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Thinks Jesus Is Responsible for National Title Matchup vs. Ohio State
Megan Briggs/Getty Images Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard argued this year’s national championship game is the work of ...
Ohio State’s WR tandem of Smith, Egbuka eager to see if they will face man coverage from Notre Dame
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was able to keep a team-first approach after having extra defensive attention make ...
Riley Leonard and Will Howard were 3-star recruits. Now they’re playing for the national title
Neither QB was ranked in the top 600 nationally. Leonard signed with Duke, Howard with Kansas State. Here's the backstory.
Notre Dame football's Jeremiyah Love drops huge injury update for CFP final
The Fighting Irish just received a critical injury update on star running back Jeremiyah Love ahead of the National ...
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Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard gets injury scare, returns to rally Irish into CFP championship game
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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 ...