Newsstand: Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard named to award watch list

On Thursday, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard added award recognition to his mid-season résumé. The Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award has named the Fighting Irish signal-caller to its watch list.

The award is presented annually to the FBS college football player who has demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field. The award honors the type of exemplary character and commitment to community, family and teammates.

Virginia running back Mike Hollins won last year’s award.

Leonard’s teammates voted him captain in his one season with the Irish. He was also a team captain at Duke. No. 16 Notre Dame has a 3-1 record under his direction.

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Irish freshman wide receiver Cam Williams asked a few of his teammates what color green is the correct Notre Dame green.

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Notre Dame Quote of the Day

“Yeah, that’s something that we’ve told him is an option for him if it’s something that he wants to do. But more than anything, wanted him to know that if he wants the opportunity to come back next year, we would love to have him back.”

— Coach Marcus Freeman on whether he has talked to Notre Dame DL Jordan Botelho about returning in 2025.

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• Checking in with 2026 ND WR commit Dylan Faison
• Everything ND coach Marcus Freeman said Thursday before Louisville game
• WATCH: The ND recruiting update with Singer and Kelly (Sept. 26)
• ND football to wear green jerseys Saturday vs. Louisville
• Live updates: ND head coach Marcus Freeman pre-Louisville press conference
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