Notre Dame is going from one talented ACC quarterback to another after Duke’s Riley Leonard committed to the Irish on Tuesday.
Leonard, who helped the Blue Devils start the season with a stunning 28-7 victory over then-No. 9 Clemson, entered the transfer portal after his team’s 7-5 season.
He announced his intention to play for Notre Dame on social media, writing, “A dream come true. Go Irish,” with a shamrock image at the end.
Leonard is expected to take over the starting job that former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman had for the Irish this season. Hartman joined Notre Dame after five seasons with the Demon Deacons.
Leonard played in 27 games for Duke the last three seasons, throwing for 4,450 yards with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He played in just seven games this season after sustaining an injury late in a 21-14 loss to Notre Dame on Sept. 30.
Also, Michigan State quarterback Noah Kim has announced his transfer destination and tight end Maliq Carr entered the portal.
Kim, who spent four seasons with the Spartans, will play for Coastal Carolina, he said on social media. Kim started the first five games this season before being replaced. He finished the season with 1,090 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions.
Grayson McCall, the Chanticleers quarterback the last four seasons, and his backup, Jarrett Guest, have entered the portal.
