Riley Leonard and Brock Glenn front and center in new Hollister NIL campaign
In an unprecedented Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) campaign, Florida State's Brock Glenn and Notre Dame's Riley Leonard took center stage as part of Hollister’s launch for their Collegiate Graphics Shop collection. This campaign became the largest single-day social media initiative in NIL history, with over 150 athletes participating with over 500 posts across various platforms.
Brock- rising star quarterback for Florida State, and Riley- Notre Dame’s standout QB, both showcased their school spirit by sporting Hollister's vintage collegiate apparel. Their involvement not only amplified the campaign's reach but also reinforced Hollister’s connection with the collegiate community.
Hollister’s collection, featuring 67 pieces from more than 30 universities, allows athletes and fans alike to express their pride with high-quality, stylish game day looks. Collaborations with these athletes such as Glenn and Leonard, create a powerful synergy between brands and their target audiences.
This strategic partnership underscores the evolving landscape of NIL deals, where athletes like Glenn and Leonard can seamlessly blend their personal brand with major retail initiatives, driving both engagement and sales. As the campaign continues, it promises to further elevate the profiles of the athletes involved while solidifying Hollister’s presence in the collegiate market.
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Notre Dame's Riley Leonard shows faith is top of mind during win over Texas A&M
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard’s faith was clearly on his mind as he took snaps for the Fighting Irish against Texas A&M on Saturday night.
Leonard used eye black to make a cross on the left side of his face, where it stayed throughout the entire game as the No. 7 Fighting Irish topped the No. 20 Aggies, 23-13.
Riley Leonard looks down the field Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) passes the ball against the Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
The quarterback, who transferred from Duke, went up against his former head coach with the Blue Devils, Mike Elko, and was 18-of-30 with 158 passing yards. He didn’t throw a touchdown pass. Instead, running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price rushed for scores.
Additionally, fans caught Leonard wearing a Bible verse around his wrist. The verse was from Matthew 23:12, which states, "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
Leonard admitted in February that his faith had been a factor when deciding which school he would want to transfer to. The University of Notre Dame is a Catholic institution.
Riley Leonard talks to Holly Rowe
Aug. 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) speaks during a post-game interview at Kyle Field against the Texas A&M Aggies. (Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports)
"Every single person in that city that I came into contact with helped me with my faith. I'm able to bring that here. Obviously that's the most important thing in my life," he told The Irish Tribune at the time. "When I go to bed at night, I’m not thinking, ‘How many touchdown passes did I throw? Did we win or lose?’ I'm thinking, 'Did I better my relationship with Jesus Christ? Did I treat my girlfriend with respect? Did I call my parents?"
It was clearly on display on Saturday night.
By Ryan Gayson via. Fox News Sports
Riley Leonard Is Establishing Himself As A Leader For Notre Dame
The first official day of summer is still a couple weeks away, but the “summer” portion of the Notre Dame football calendar is officially here. Members of the Fighting Irish football team are back on campus after some time off campus as they dig into their first summer conditioning program with first year director of football performance Loren Landow.
One of the big questions heading into the summer workouts is the health of transfer quarterback Riley Leonard. Head coach Marcus Freeman informed the Irish media last week that Leonard was "full go" for summer workouts, which is big news for the Notre Dame offense.
Leonard not getting as many reps during the spring as hoped for is something the Irish will need to overcome, but even with him not getting those reps he established himself as a leader for Notre Dame.
"I'm also surprised when I hear from Landow and some of those guys,” Freeman recently said. "He's one of the most competitive individuals even in this football program now. Yeah, he's a good football player. Yes, he competes on the field. But when you hear that and it's not in practice, you're talking about workouts, that tells you a lot about who he is. He's a leader."
Via. Sean Stires, Irish Breakdown
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Leonard’s 44-Yard TD Run Honored as Crazy Good Play of the Week
Via GoDuke.com
DALLAS – Duke was honored on Friday as the first-ever winner of the Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Play of the Week.
The winning play was quarterback Riley Leonard's 44-yard go-ahead touchdown run in the second half of the Blue Devils' 28-7 upset of then-No. 9 Clemson on Monday night.
Florida Citrus Sports and Pop-Tarts are teaming up to present the Pop-Tarts 'Crazy Good' Play of the Week during the 2023-24 college football season. Each week the winning play will be selected in conjunction with the Football Writers Association of America.
This new weekly award will celebrate the incredible athleticism, awe-inspiring strategy, and jaw-dropping "did you see that?" moments from college football each week.
For the rest of the season, the FWAA will announce the Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Play of the Week after the conclusion of all games each week. There will be 13 teams honored this year, running from the beginning to the end of the regular season. The winning team will receive a care package of Pop-Tarts pastries to celebrate its win. All NCAA Division I schools are eligible to be selected.
No. 21 Duke returns to Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday when it welcomes Lafayette at 6 p.m.
Leonard Tabbed to Manning Award Preseason Watch List
Via GoDuke.com
DURHAM – Duke junior quarterback Riley Leonard has been selected to the preseason watch list for the Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, which is an honor presented annually to the top quarterback in the country.
This is Leonard's third preseason watch list selection as he was also tabbed to the Maxwell Award and Davey O'Brien Award watch lists.
Leonard returns for his second campaign as Duke's starting quarterback and was tabbed a team captain for the upcoming season. In 20 career games (14 starts), he has completed 287-of-454 (.632) passes for 3,348 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He owns a career pass efficiency rating of 137.35. On the ground, Leonard has rushed 171 times for 872 yards (5.09) and 15 touchdowns.
Nix, Leonard rise to top of projected draft boards
By Ian Valentino, Pro Football Network
Riley Leonard is a big, athletic presence who has good arm strength and touch on passes. With more consistent ball placement and quicker reads, Leonard can give evaluators confidence he’s ready to make the jump to the NFL.