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

When Notre Dame’s superstar quarterback Riley Leonard was offered a lucrative NIL deal, he responded by saying he’d only accept if the company cut in his offensive line too. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.

The Notre Dame quarterback — a former Fairhope High School star — has accepted his invitation to play in the upcoming Senior Bowl, executive director Jim Nagy announced Thursday. The annual college football all-star game and NFL draft showcase takes place Feb. 1 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile.

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.

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.

Jeremiyah Love catches a pass, then turns up field and hurdles a USC defender for a 20-yard gain.