Eight different players have 20 or more receiving targets for a Notre Dame football passing attack that has seen 21 different players targeted at least once.

Notrre Dame now has clinched its best campaign under Freeman, who agreed to a six-year deal in December 2021 after Brian Kelly bolted Notre Dame to take over at LSU. That Week 2 reference from Leonard, the former Duke star who noted his collegiate career opened with a 3-9 season, was September 7, 16-14 home defeat.

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard is as much of a running threat as the running backs he shares a backfield with. Leonard gave the lead back to the No. 5 Fighting Irish as they take on the USC Trojans on the road.

Notre Dame football quarterback Riley Leonard on the advantage of having interchangeable and unselfish options throughout Irish wide receiver corps

The Notre Dame quarterback — a former Fairhope High School star — has accepted his invitation to play in the upcoming Senior Bowl, executive director Jim Nagy announced Thursday. The annual college football all-star game and NFL draft showcase takes place Feb. 1 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile.

Riley Leonard has elevated Notre Dame’s offense in 2024. Could his performances earn him a spot as a Heisman Trophy finalist?

Notre Dame and USC are engaged in a shootout in Los Angeles, but the No. 5 Fighting Irish have given themselves a little bit of separation after quarterback Riley Leonard found tight end Mitchell Evans for a 23-yard touchdown reception.

For the third time in four years, Notre Dame has landed an experienced QB through the transfer portal. This time, it’s Duke transfer Riley Leonard.

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