Notre Dame Quarterback Believes God is Behind Team’s National Championship Run
Before the national championship game against Ohio State, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard expressed his strong faith and credited God for the team’s success. Leonard, who has been open about his faith throughout his collegiate career, believes that the open display of faith on both his team and Ohio State’s is the reason they are competing for the top prize in college football.
“I truly think things happen for a reason. Not only us, but Ohio State as well. I think we’re the two main teams to just publicly display our faith the most,” Leonard said. “I don’t know if this is some divine teaching, you know, who put us here. I truly believe that Jesus was looking over both our shoulders throughout the whole season and put these two teams on a pedestal for a reason.”
Leonard has been vocal about his faith, especially during the College Football Playoff. He has credited God with the team’s success, including after their win over Penn State in the semifinals and Georgia in the quarterfinals.
“I just started trusting in the Lord. I looked up and said, ‘Jesus, whatever your will is for my life, I trust it 100%.’ This offense and this team trusts in Jesus and his plan for this season,” Leonard said after the win over Penn State.
Leonard also gave God credit after the win over Georgia. “First and foremost, I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without him, I wouldn’t be here and we wouldn’t be here as a whole group,” he said.