Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Gets Injury Scare, Returns to Lead Irish to CFP Championship Game
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Hashim Sheikh
- . January 10, 2025
- . Update: January 10, 2025 9:27 pm
The win of Notre Dame to the College Football Playoff Championship Game by 27-24. It is a milestone in career of Riley Leonard. The game was tough for iley Leonard in the range Bowl, but he came back stronger. This victory over Penn State is a is showing the strength and determination of Notre Dame.
Key Highlights from the Game Notre Dame and Penn State:
| Category | Details |
| Final Score | Notre Dame 27, Penn State 24 |
| Riley Leonard’s Stats | 223 passing yards, 33 rushing yards |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 1 |
| Injury | Concussion scare, missed final 2 minutes of the first half |
| Return to Game | Cleared after concussion evaluation |
| Next Game | CFP Championship, Jan. 20, 2025 |
Leonard’s night was nearly over after a brutal collision between Penn State’s Zane Durant and Dwaun Jay-Thomas late in the first half. Leonard was knocked down and the back of his helmet hit the ground, causing concern among coaches and staff. He was immediately taken to the medical tent for a concussion evaluation. The medical team performed thorough tests and cleared him to return to the field.
Leonard said “I think our medical support team, first and foremost, did a really good job”. “I got up a little wobbly. So, that’s an indicator that they’ve got to take me to the tent and through all the concussion tests. We went through all the tests and they decided I was good to go back.”
What’s Next for Notre Dame?
Notre Dame will now focus on preparing for the national championship game, where they will face off against either Ohio State or Texas. The title game on January 20.
