Notre Dame, Riley Leonard and Ohio State

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.
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."
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.
‘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.
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.
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 State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This one is Ohio State’s defense vs.
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.
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.
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 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 ...
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 ...
'Trust your doctors,' Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman says after Riley Leonard scare
Riley Leonard’s heroics in the CFP semifinal took place at Hard Rock Stadium, the home field of Miami Dolphins quarterback ...