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Notre Dame had successful 2024 season offensively but will certainly look a bit different this fall. The loss of quarterback Riley Leonard to the NFL is part of the reason, as is in the increase in talent at wide receiver.

Analyst Believes Colts Newcomer Will Play Sooner Than Expected

The Colts selected quarterback Riley Leonard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Indy, of course, didn’t draft him to be a starter right away. However, Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus believes Leonard might’ve landed in the best situation for his long-term development.

This Notre Dame Quarterback Will Be a Perfect Fit with the Colts

The Indianapolis Colts used to be a franchise that did not frequently draft quarterbacks. As of late, however, they have been drafting quarterbacks in search of stability.

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NFL Analysts Suggest Colts May Turn to Rookie QB Riley Leonard in 2025

The Indianapolis Colts may have drafted Riley Leonard as a developmental project, but there’s a growing sense that his path to playing time could materialize much sooner than expected.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2025 college football season

Every year has its own set of storylines, and we are here to highlight 25 of them. From Austin to Happy Valley and from Los Angeles to Chapel Hill. What are we looking forward to in 2025?

First Look at Tyler Warren, Riley Leonard in Colts Uni Revealed

Indianapolis Colts rookies, tight end Tyler Warren and quarterback Riley Leonard, participated in the NFLPA Rookie Premiere event in Los Angeles last week.

College Football News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 11

Colts' Riley Leonard Raves About Tyler Warren

When you're a young quarterback trying to make it in the NFL, it's always wise to not overcomplicate things and just find your reliable teammates. From the first day of rookie minicamp practice on Friday, Indianapolis Colts sixth-round pick Riley Leonard knew to look for first-round tight end Tyler Warren.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 9

Colts sign TE Tyler Warren, six other draft picks

Seven of the Colts’ nine draft picks are on the books. First-round tight end Tyler Warren is among the draftees who are officially under contract, the team announced on Friday.

Coach: Colts' Riley Leonard 'Isn't Near His Ceiling'

In the NFL, when a team's quarterback position isn't settled, it's wise business to invest in the position until it is settled. The Indianapolis Colts will conduct a competition this summer between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones to determine who their starting quarterback will be.

Colts' Riley Leonard Good Fit for QB Situation

The Indianapolis Colts weren't satisfied with Anthony Richardson's year two performance in 2024, so they opted to bring in higher-level competition than what the previous backup, veteran Joe Flacco, could provide.

Colts Rookie Could Eventually Become a Starter

The Indianapolis Colts drafted Riley Leonard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft. The former Notre Dame star is expected to be a backup quarterback, but you never know—he could eventually become Indy’s QB1.

College Football News / Pro Football Rumors / May 3

Browns couldn't pass up value of Shedeur Sanders pick

It wasn’t a surprise that Shedeur Sanders ended up in Cleveland by the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. After all, the Browns had a glaring need at quarterback and extensively scouted the Colorado product during the pre-draft process.

Riley Leonard Provides Perfect Fit for Colts Quarterback Room

The Indianapolis Colts did a lot of homework on the quarterback class for the 2025 NFL Draft. With questions about whether Anthony Richardson can become a franchise quarterback, and Sam Ehlinger moving on to the Denver Broncos in free agency, adding another quarterback in the draft seemed likely.

Colts Brass Reveals Why They Picked Riley Leonard

The Indianapolis Colts concluded their 2025 NFL draft with eight picks, addressing several areas of the roster from starting level to depth-type talents.

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Social Media Erupts as Riley Leonard Is Drafted by the Colts

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard became the first Fighting Irish quarterback to hear his name called in the NFL draft on Saturday as he went 189th overall to the Indianapolis Colts.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Colts draft former Notre Dame QB at No. 189

The early-sixth-round run on quarterbacks continues.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / April 21

Notre Dame football’s Riley Leonard named ‘QB Sleeper’ to watch in 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is just a couple of days away as the action will get underway on Thursday. This year’s draft class is an interesting one as there is no clear #1 overall pick, and there is also a relatively weak quarterback class compared to previous years.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 27

Riley Leonard Explains Why He Skipped 40-Yard Dash at Notre Dame's Pro Day

Former Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was as athletic of player as Fighting Irish fans have seen at the position in some time. He was an instrumental part of Notre Dame's running game last year, putting up over 900 yards on the ground and finding the end zone 17 times with his legs.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The 33rd Team / March 13

Riley Leonard 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Notre Dame Fighting Irish QB

Height: 6040 (verified) Weight: 216lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Sean Clifford Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard helped push the program to the brink of a national championship in 2024, and his intangibles appear to be a big part of the reason why.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 28

Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard to Restrict NFL Combine Workouts—Here’s Why

Riley Leonard met the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday morning and revealed his plans for the weekend. Like several of his former Notre Dame teammates, Leonard will be skipping out on a large portion of the workouts, instead likely waiting to do many of them at Notre Dame's pro day in the coming weeks.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

What did Riley Leonard’s wristband say after his touchdown?

Riley Leonard left fans wondering what was on his wristband after the quarterback scored a touchdown on Monday night. Leonard scored on a 1-yard touchdown

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 20

Watch: Riley Leonard caps opening drive with TD vs. Ohio State

Watch: Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard caps historic drive with TD vs. Ohio State

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 18

See It: Kirk Herbstreit's Dog Gets Cozy with Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard is just hours from playing the biggest game of his football life Monday as he tries to lead the Fighting Irish to an upset of Ohio State and the national championship crown that would come with it.

College Football News / Field Level Media / January 17

CFP notebook: Will Howard, Riley Leonard go from campers to competitors

ATLANTA -- Sports make for strange bedfellows -- or in this case, roommates, as Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and his Notre Dame counterpart Riley Leonard discovered.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / January 17

Riley Leonard Sends Three-Word Message Before Notre Dame-Ohio State Game

Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish enter a national championship matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes as heavy underdogs. Ohio State heads

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 11

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard's Insane Basketball Highlights You Need to See

Notre Dame starting quarterback Riley Leonard is a mega-athlete and a massive part of the impressive Fighting Irish running game. Leonard stands 6-4, so the fact he can dunk a basketball shouldn't come as a surprise.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9

Notre Dame's Leonard briefly leaves Orange Bowl after brutal hit

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard briefly leaves Orange Bowl after brutal hit

Riley Leonard was replaced by Steve Angeli during the second quarter of the Orange Bowl on Thursday night after taking a hit from the Penn State defense.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Riley Leonard Sends Three-Word Message Before Notre Dame-Penn State

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are heading into the semifinal of the College Football Playoff as the hottest team in the sport. Notre Dame is riding a 12-game win streak, having defeated Indiana and Georgia in the first two rounds of the postseason. They're now set to face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Jan.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Riley Leonard Has Blunt Response to Rest Advantage for Penn State

In just under 48 hours the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take the field for a battle against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl. The latter defeated the Boise State Broncos in a 31-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal game that was much closer than the score indicated.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 7

Notre Dame’s biggest x-factor vs. Penn State in Orange Bowl, and it’s not Riley Leonard

Notre Dame football relied on defense and the legs of Riley Leonard to keep their season alive on Jan. 2. The Fighting Irish are now positioned to clinch their first national championship game appearance since the 2012 season.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 4

Post-Game Quarterback Performance Report, Riley Leonard

Game Recap: Notre Dame vs. Georgia Date: January 2, 2025 Final Score: Notre Dame 23, Georgia 10 The Georgia Bulldogs, under coach Kirby Smart, have been the standard in this new era of college football.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 3

Sugar Bowl takeaways: Notre Dame feasts on Georgia's mistakes to advance

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are one step closer to a national championship following their 23-10 win over the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday evening.

Lack of running attack proves to be Georgia's downfall in Sugar Bowl

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Georgia TE Lawson Luckie made mistake on critical fourth-down play

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Revisiting Riley Leonard's Season-Ending Injury Before Transferring to Notre Dame

Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will look to advance in the College Football Playoff once again when they take on the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl. The game in New Orleans was originally scheduled for 8:45 p.m.