Riley Leonard’s impressive performance as a Duke transfer has propelled the Fighting Irish into the AP top 10. With 1,360 passing yards, eight touchdowns and 539 rushing yards with 11 touchdowns this season, Notre Dame is gearing up for a big game against Florida State. The game is scheduled for Saturday, November 9, but fans will have to wait a week for the 7:30 PM ET kickoff. It airs on NBC and streams on Fubo, offering new users a trial period. Notre Dame is aiming for an 11-1 finish heading into the College Football Playoff.

By the numbers

• Riley Leonard has thrown for 1,360 yards and eight touchdowns this season.
• He has also rushed for 539 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2023.

State of affairs

• Notre Dame is currently in the top 10 of the AP poll.
• There are only four games left in the regular season.
• The upcoming game against Florida State could have a significant impact on their playoff position.

What’s next

After their game against Florida State, Notre Dame will face Virginia on November 16, then Army on November 23, and close out the regular season against USC on November 30. Success in these games will be crucial to maintaining their playoff hopes.

In short

With the potential to finish 11-1, Notre Dame’s performance against Florida State will be crucial to the team’s College Football Playoff aspirations. Fans should stay tuned as this matchup could redefine their season.