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.

2 days ago · Originally from Fairhope, Alabama, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard carried the memories and hopes of his hometown as he led the Irish to the National Championship. But he refused to go without a home or community at Notre Dame — instead, he worked to cultivate that same sense of home and family with his team. ...

6 days ago · Riley Leonard stats. Here are Leonard's year-by-year college stats: 2021 (Duke): 37 of 62 passing (59.7%) for 381 yards with a touchdown and interception; 47 carries for 173 yards with two touchdowns;

Son of Chad and Heather Leonard Father played basketball at The Citadel (1992-95), matched the school’s single-game record for steals (7 vs. Clemson on Dec. 18, 1994), set the school standard for steals in a season (68 in 1995) and finished career with 137 steals marking the second-highest total in program history

ND's Leonard soaks in atmosphere after playoff win. View the profile of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Quarterback Riley Leonard on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

Jan 21, 2025 · In the 2024 college football season with the Fighting Irish, Leonard passed for 2,861 yards and 21 touchdowns against eight interceptions while completing 66.7 percent of his throws.

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.

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 over...

— 2024: Comeback Player of the Year Award Semifinalist. — 2022 Military Bowl MVP; Honorable Mention All-ACC selection. OVERALL. Riley Leonard is a well-experienced and cool operator under center....