Duke quarterback Leonard enters transfer portal

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterNov 29, 2023, 04:54 PM ET

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Duke starting quarterback Riley Leonard entered the transfer portal Wednesday, right away becoming one of the most talented quarterback readily available in college football’s transfer market.Leonard began

all 13 games for the Blue Devils throughout the 2022 season and threw for 2,967 yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also had 699 hurrying yards and 13 rushing touchdowns and was an All-ACC honorable mention choice for his performance.He played in just 7 games this season, missing out on time

since of a toe injury suffered against Louisville. He finished the season with 1,102 backyards passing, 3 goals and three interceptions. He added 4 rushing goals and 352 backyards on the ground.Leonard thanked the program, its fans and his colleagues in a social networks

post revealing his choice. Duke head coach Mike Elko left the program to take a head-coaching task at Texas A&M, and now

Leonard has actually entered the portal searching for a new destination.Notre Dame might be a possible destination for Leonard, a source informed ESPN. The Irish took in Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman prior to this season, however Hartman’s eligibility has run out and Notre Dame will be trying to find a new beginning quarterback for the 2024 season.The Associated Press contributed to this story.