Will Howard, Riley Leonard

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.
Quarterbacks Will Howard and Riley Leonard were once roommates at Manning Passing Academy
Ohio State's Will Howard and Notre Dame's Riley Leonard will meet in the national title game, months after they were roommates at a prestigious camp.
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."
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.
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 NFL Draft projection: 3 teams that should love Notre Dame QB for 2025
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has doubled down on coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard. That makes the 2025 season a prove it or lose it deal for both.
‘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 ...
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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 ...
Riley Leonard Reveals NFL Legend He's Texted ‘Every Day’ Ahead of National Championship
The No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish are gearing up for one of their biggest games in program history on Monday night ...
Riley Leonard injury updates: Notre Dame QB returns to Orange Bowl vs Penn State after concussion scare
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was ushered off the field by officials after a possible concussion in the Orange Bowl ...
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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 touchdown ...
Leonard, Morrison bond over shared adversity
A season-ending injury in October was difficult for Benjamin Morrison to grapple with, but Riley Leonard has been there ...
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Riley Leonard's Ohio State concerns clear after watching Quinn Ewers struggle in CFP semis
The 22-year-old is preparing to lead his side into Monday's National Championship showdown as the Fighting Irish gun for ...