Senior quarterback Riley Leonard has been selected to the Davey O’Brien Award Quarterback Class of 2024 for his performance thus far in the season.
He has been named to the award’s weekly Great 8 list on three occasions this season, for his performances at Navy, vs. Louisville and at Purdue.
Leonard has racked up 131 completions for 1,360 yards and eight touchdowns this season, in addition to 85 carries for 539 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. His 539 rushing yards lead all Power 4 quarterbacks and rank sixth among all FBS quarterbacks.
From the Class of 2024, the award will select 16 semifinalists chosen by the committee and with bonus ballots from the fan vote. Fans can vote for Leonard by “liking” the official social media post:
Get in the game and VOTE for @rileyleonard13_! Like this photo on @daveyobrien official accounts on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. The top fan vote getters receive bonus Selection Committee votes as we get closer to deciding our National Quarterback of the Year! #DaveyQBs… pic.twitter.com/o44XZEZ7KE
— Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award (@daveyobrien) October 29, 2024
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Leonard’s 30-career rushing touchdowns ranks him second among all active FBS quarterbacks. With 11 rushing touchdowns this season, he is tied for third in most rushing touchdowns by an FBS quarterback in 2024, and second among all Power 4 quarterbacks. He ranks 10th nationally in rushing touchdowns among all FBS players, and 12th in total touchdowns.
Nationally, Notre Dame has the 13th-ranked rushing offense, with 216.5 yards per game, and the 20th-ranked scoring offense in FBS, averaging 36.6 points per game. Notre Dame is 3-0 in ranked matchups this season, tied with Tennessee (3-0) for best record against ranked teams in college football.