2024 Pass/Rush Stats
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979
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6
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2
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405
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8
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Leonard brought a dynamic style of play to Duke, which peaked in 2022, where he logged 3,666 scrimmage yards and 33 touchdowns, 13 of which were on the ground. Ankle and toe injuries riddled his 2023 season and problems with his ankle have bled into Notre Dame's offseason, which raises some questions as to whether he'll be able to replicate a season as a dual-threat quarterback. The 6-foot-4 quarterback brings promising athleticism, which will likely create a new taste under center for the Fighting Irish if he stays healthy this season. Leonard will have the chance to bring a new twist to the Fighting Irish which could be extremely promising for high-level fantasy production in 2024. Assuming Leonard gains clearance as expected, his production as the play-caller and dual threat could be a spectacle if the ankle issues are mitigated. Read Past Outlooks
Best throwing game for Irish
Leonard completed 16 of 22 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 49-7 victory versus Stanford. He also had six rushes for 31 yards with one touchdown.
ANALYSIS
Leonard might be turning the corner when it comes to passing for Notre Dame. The Duke transfer had not throw for more than 163 yards (Louisville, Sept 28, and Northern Illinois, Sept. 7) before the contest against Stanford. It was also the most touchdowns thrown while with the Irish. Leonard will look to make it back-to-back passing games against Georgia Tech on Oct. 19. The Yellow Jackets defense is about middle of the country against the pass while tougher against the run, top 25 in the US.
Leonard might be turning the corner when it comes to passing for Notre Dame. The Duke transfer had not throw for more than 163 yards (Louisville, Sept 28, and Northern Illinois, Sept. 7) before the contest against Stanford. It was also the most touchdowns thrown while with the Irish. Leonard will look to make it back-to-back passing games against Georgia Tech on Oct. 19. The Yellow Jackets defense is about middle of the country against the pass while tougher against the run, top 25 in the US.
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Riley Leonard was one of the best surprises of the 2022 season, seemingly coming from nowhere to throw for 2,967 yards, a sterling 20:6 TD:INT ratio, while also gashing defenses for 699 yards and 13 scores with his legs. Can he provide an encore? Leonard’s legs should keep him from bottoming out, but the passing success was sporadic throughout his breakout, four times going for 290 yards or better but six times being limited to 173 yards or fewer. That may make him better suited as a matchup play than a top option to anchor squads nationally. And it’s not a knock on Leonard, but much of his success is scheme based by head coach Mike Elko and offensive coordinator Kevin Johns. That’s not going to change in 2023, but Duke still has a lack of overall dynamic weapons around Leonard. In no way are we expecting Leonard to bust in 2023, but asking for a repeat of last season may be the best case scenario, while growing statistically a long shot.
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Solid on the ground
Leonard was 17-for-23 passing for 163 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 win over Louisville. He also had 13 rushes for 52 yards with one touchdown.
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Uses his feet to top Red Hawks
Leonard ran for a career best 143 yards rushing on 12 carries with two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-3 win against Miami (OH). He also was 16-for-25 passing for 154 yards and one touchdown.
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Does damage on the ground
Leonard completed 11 of 16 passes for 112 yards during Saturday's 66-7 victory versus Purdue. He also had 11 rushes for 100 yards with three touchdowns.
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Warming up Saturday
Leonard (shoulder) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Purdue, Matt Freeman of Irish Sports Daily reports.
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Injures non-throwing shoulder
Leonard injured the posterior labrum on his non-throwing shoulder during Notre Dame's upset loss at the hands of NIU, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.
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