Freeman Reaffirms Support for Leonard as QB Prepares for Louisville Showdown

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NOTRE DAME, Ind. — As scrutiny mounts over Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard's recent performance, head coach Marcus Freeman remains steadfast in his support of the young signal-caller heading into the crucial Week 5 matchup against Louisville.

Despite Leonard's passing numbers trailing behind national averages, his dynamic playstyle showcases talents that extend beyond just throwing the football. Over the past two games, Leonard has demonstrated remarkable agility and speed, rushing for over 100 yards in each contest. His ability to break away with long touchdown runs has proven to be a game-changer, deflating opposing defenses.

Freeman praised Leonard’s contributions, declaring him the offense's player of the game following the team's recent matchup against Miami. "Riley is a tremendous athlete, and his ability to make plays with his legs is invaluable," Freeman noted when discussing the starting quarterback. “I have complete confidence in him as we move forward.”

As the Irish prepare to take on Louisville, all eyes will be on Leonard to see if he can continue to leverage his unique skill set to bolster the team's offensive efforts.