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's final drive of the first half against USC was a bit of nail-biter. The No. 5 Fighting Irish had to convert a fourth-and-one -- just barely -- before quarterback Riley Leonard found Eli Raridon for a 12-yard touchdown reception.

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

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

After back-to-back nine victories, Marcus Freeman and his team are all set to face the rival USC Trojans. The post Marcus Freeman Gets Real on Riley Leonard’s Contribution in Notre Dame’s Playoff Rise Despite Missing Crucial Camp appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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.