Riley Leonard’s passing game improvement key for Notre Dame in CFP quarterfinal against Georgia
4 days, 18 hours ago

Riley Leonard’s passing game improvement key for Notre Dame in CFP quarterfinal against Georgia

Associated Press  

— When quarterback Riley Leonard transferred from Duke to Notre Dame for the 2024 season, he immediately went to work building chemistry with his new teammates. Thomas caught a 5-yard TD strike from Leonard in Notre Dame’s 27-17 victory over Indiana in the opening round of the College Football Playoffs. Stepping up the passing game will be a key component of Notre Dame’s plan for Georgia, and the Fighting Irish have been headed in that direction thanks to Leonard’s chemistry-building activities. They really understand it.” While taking command of the line of scrimmage has been the key to Notre Dame’s success this season, the Fighting Irish will be tested by a talented Georgia defense.

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Notre Dame stuns Georgia in an emotional Sugar Bowl
2 days, 10 hours ago

Notre Dame stuns Georgia in an emotional Sugar Bowl

CNN  

CNN — Notre Dame is headed to the College Football Playoff semifinals after stunning second-seed Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, being played in New Orleans just a day after an attack on New Year’s revelers left 14 people dead. Sean Gardner/Getty Images After being on the receiving end of his players’ traditional, post-victory Gatorade dunk, Notre Dame head coach Marcus …

No. 7 Notre Dame prevails over No. 2 Georgia in Sugar Bowl to reach CFP semifinals
2 days, 10 hours ago

No. 7 Notre Dame prevails over No. 2 Georgia in Sugar Bowl to reach CFP semifinals

LA Times  

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton is tackled by Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler during the second half of the Fighting Irish’s 23-10 Sugar Bowl victory Thursday. Riley Leonard passed for a touchdown, Jayden Harrison returned a kickoff 98 yards for a score, and Notre Dame’s defense made it hold up in a 23-10 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on …

No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Notre Dame give the newly expanded CFP a classic feel at the Sugar Bowl
3 days, 13 hours ago

No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Notre Dame give the newly expanded CFP a classic feel at the Sugar Bowl

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — If Georgia playing Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl has a classic ring to it, it should. “When you get two big brands together in a stage like the Sugar Bowl, and to know it’s happened before, with some big names that played in the game, and to understand it has so much on the line this …

Depleted Notre Dame defense hopes to make an impact against Georgia in CFP quarterfinals
1 week ago

Depleted Notre Dame defense hopes to make an impact against Georgia in CFP quarterfinals

Associated Press  

— Notre Dame’s defense set a dominating tone early in its College Football Playoff opener against Indiana. It’s time for somebody else to have an opportunity, and I know they’ll be ready.” After a shocking 16-14 loss to Northern Illinois in the second game of the season, Notre Dame’s defense led the charge for an 11-game winning streak that lifted …

Leonard passes for 3 TDs and No. 8 Notre Dame forces 5 turnovers in a 35-14 win over Virginia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Leonard passes for 3 TDs and No. 8 Notre Dame forces 5 turnovers in a 35-14 win over Virginia

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Riley Leonard passed for three touchdowns and Notre Dame’s defense forced five turnovers as the No. “Let’s give this program a chance to play in this stadium one more time.” Notre Dame capitalized on a Virginia miscue on the opening kickoff, setting up its first …

Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Notre Dame heaped more misery onto Florida State by overpowering the Seminoles 52-3 on Saturday night. On his first touchdown, the senior quarterback broke to the left side and sprinted 34 yards, diving into the end zone to cap Notre Dame’s first drive. Jadarian Price …

No. 16 Notre Dame will lean on a stifling defense against high-scoring No. 15 Louisville
3 months, 1 week ago

No. 16 Notre Dame will lean on a stifling defense against high-scoring No. 15 Louisville

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Then Notre Dame’s stifling defense turned the game. Christian Gray broke up a pass that Junior Tuihalamaka intercepted at the Notre Dame 4, the Irish forced a turnover on downs on the next series and freshman Boubacar Traore closed out the first half with two sacks, …

No. 18 Notre Dame rushes for 362 yards, 6 TDs in 66-7 rout over rival Purdue
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 18 Notre Dame rushes for 362 yards, 6 TDs in 66-7 rout over rival Purdue

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Quarterback Riley Leonard finally got Notre Dame’s offense off the ground Saturday. 18 Notre Dame pound Purdue 66-7 for the most lopsided loss in the Boilermakers’ 137-year history. Leonard made it 28-0 with TD runs of 3, 34 and 13 yards and Notre Dame capped …

Riley Leonard displays poise, leadership in No. 7 Notre Dame’s 23-13 win over No. 20 Texas A&M
4 months ago

Riley Leonard displays poise, leadership in No. 7 Notre Dame’s 23-13 win over No. 20 Texas A&M

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I’ve got a lot of confidence in a guy like Riley Leonard,” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said. “At the end of the game, put the ball in his hands and he makes good decisions to lead this offense to victory.” Since Leonard missed most of …

No. 7 Notre Dame leaning heavily on new QB Riley Leonard to make expanded playoff field
4 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 7 Notre Dame leaning heavily on new QB Riley Leonard to make expanded playoff field

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Changes in the college football landscape — the expanded 12-team playoff field and a veteran quarterback at the helm — could put the seventh-ranked Fighting Irish back in national championship contention. Let’s continue to watch you progress in the passing game, making checks, being able to …

Georgia defense braces for big test from Stroud, Ohio State
2 years ago

Georgia defense braces for big test from Stroud, Ohio State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Stroud and the Buckeyes’ high-scoring offense, especially after LSU passed for 502 yards in Georgia’s 50-30 victory in the Southeastern Conference championship game. “It just showed some of the things we’ve got to work on, so we have been attacking that in practice and working to …

Notre Dame beats No. 5 Clemson 35-14 with punt block for TD
2 years, 1 month ago

Notre Dame beats No. 5 Clemson 35-14 with punt block for TD

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “That was a way more drastic field rush than the last one.” Two years ago, only 11,071 fans, mostly students and university employees, were on hand when Notre Dame upset top-ranked Clemson 47-40 in double overtime because of COVID-19 restrictions. “It’s special” Notre Dame coach Marcus …

Irish need improved red-zone defense as ranked foes loom
2 years, 2 months ago

Irish need improved red-zone defense as ranked foes loom

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! And if the Fighting Irish want to finish strong, Freeman knows he’ll need one of the nation’s top defenses to bring its best when it matters most — in the red zone. The Irish are 30th in total defense and 35th in scoring defense, giving them …

Pyne fueling resurgent Irish offense as No. 16 BYU looms
2 years, 2 months ago

Pyne fueling resurgent Irish offense as No. 16 BYU looms

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Two weeks ago, North Carolina forced a punt on Notre Dame’s opening series and two of Pyne’s passes were deflected by defensive linemen. We have to have success running the ball and that will open up our passing game.” Pyne also continues to benefit from his …

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