Howard, who sealed the game with a 56-yard completion to freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith, completed 17 of his 21 attempts for 231 yards and two scores. He also ran 16 times for 57 yards, a handful ...

Leonard kept on his helmet but found Will Howard, the fellow transfer quarterback who just led the Buckeyes to their first national title in 10 years, and embraced him. A real, genuine hug.

Riley Leonard opened the national championship game with a do-it-all drive that made it appear the Notre Dame quarterback could win the title by himself. As it turned out, Leonard needed more help.

The 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship did not disappoint, with Ohio State’s Will Howard and Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard delivering unforgettable performances.

QBs Will Howard and Riley Leonard were once considered ‘underdogs’ and now could win a National Championship The two quarterbacks have a taken the College Football Playoff by storm.

ATLANTA — It was one night last June when Will Howard and Riley Leonard stayed up late bonding over talk about their families, faith and what life might have in store for them. “Genuine conversation,” ...

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, left, and the Buckeyes are set to square off against Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard, right, and the Fighting Irish in the CFP national championship game ...

ATLANTA — It was one night last June when Will Howard and Riley Leonard stayed up late bonding over talk about their families, faith and what life might have in store for them. “Genuine ...

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, left, and the Buckeyes are set to square off against Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard, right, and the Fighting Irish in the CFP national championship game ...