Avast ye scallywags! Duke's QB Riley Leonard be makin' his way t' Notre Dame. Arrr, dreams be comin' true! Go Irish!
2023-12-12
Avast ye! Word be spreadin' that the renowned scallywag, Riley Leonard, once a Duke shipmate, hath set his sights on joinin' the mighty crew o' Notre Dame Fighting Irish come 2024. Arrr, the seas be full o' surprises, me hearties!
The Notre Dame football team was in need of a quarterback for the upcoming 2024 season. Senior quarterback Sam Hartman, who had previously played for Wake Forest, was not expected to continue playing for Notre Dame. However, the team received good news when Riley Leonard from Duke announced his decision to transfer to Notre Dame. Leonard, who had a successful stint at Duke, will be eligible to play immediately.Leonard took to social media to confirm his decision, describing it as a dream come true. He was considered one of Notre Dame's top targets in the transfer portal. Interestingly, Leonard has a family connection to Notre Dame, as his great-grandfather, James E. Curran, played for the team.
It is expected that Leonard will be the starting quarterback for Notre Dame in the 2024 season. He played a significant role in Duke's turnaround in 2022, leading them to a 9-4 record and a bowl game victory. However, he faced injuries in the past season, including a toe injury against Louisville that ended his season prematurely. Despite this, Leonard finished his Duke career with a 13-8 overall record.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman will now focus on finding reliable wide receivers to support Leonard. The team recently parted ways with receivers coach Chansi Stuckey due to a disappointing performance from the position group. With Leonard's arrival, Notre Dame hopes to fill the void at quarterback and have a successful 2024 season.