Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback [autotag]Riley Leonard[/autotag] played a huge role in the 31-24 victory over the Louisville Cardinals this past weekend.
The transfer threw for 163-yards with two touchdowns, while rushing 13 times for 52-yards and another score. Leonard was excellent with his ball security as well, as he was turnover free for the contest.
That exceptional play earned him two national weekly awards, one from the [autotag]Reese’s Senior Bowl[/autotag], as he was named its Offensive Player of the Week. You can most likely expect to see him competing in Mobile, Alabama when Notre Dame’s season concludes.
Leonard was also recognized by the Davey O’Brien Award as one of its Great 8 performers during Week 5. On Tuesday, we will find out if he took home their weekly award, as one of the eight players chosen will get the title. This award is giving out annually to the top quarterback in the country, and Leonard was named to their watchlist at the beginning of the season.
🏈 The Reese’s Senior Bowl Offensive Player of the Week is @NDFootball QB Riley Leonard @rileyleonard13_ going 17/23 for 163 yards with 2 TDs AND 52 yards rushing and 1 TD in the 31-24 win over Louisville. #GoIrish ☘️ #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/ZRKIlE2roE
— Reese’s Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) September 30, 2024
Congrats Riley on the well deserved honors!
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