Notre Dame hoping to snag ACC transfer quarterback

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Notre Dame hoping to snag another ACC transfer quarterback

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/29/23

Notre Dame may be set to strike quarterback transfer gold from within the ACC for the second year in a row.

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard has entered the transfer portal. ESPN’s Pete Thamel relays Notre Dame is expected to target Leonard.

Sources: Expect Notre Dame to target Duke QB Riley Leonard. He just entered the NCAA transfer portal

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 29, 2023

Leonard has been a top dual-threat quarterback for the Blue Devils. He passed for 1,102 yards, three touchdowns and three interception while rushing for 352 yards and four touchdowns in seven games this season. He suffered an ankle injury in a loss to the Fighting Irish that caused him to miss a few weeks.

The 6-foot-4 junior led Duke to a 4-0 start the campaign, which included wins over Clemson and Northwestern. Last season, Leonard passed for 20 touchdowns and rushed for 13 scores while leading Duke to a 9-4 record.

Duke is losing head coach Mike Elko, which makes Leonard’s exit a timely one.

Notre Dame went 9-4 last season, Marcus Freeman’s first as the program’s head coach. They landed Wake Forest transfer quarterback Sam Hartman over the offseason. He has helped the team to a 9-3 record this year.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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