Marcus Freeman cautioned Notre Dame fans about Riley Leonard's starting position, urging them to leave him alone.

Notre Dame's head coach reacted to starting quarterback Riley Leonard being booed after a slow start against Miami (Ohio).

The curious case of Riley Leonard ’s season continued against the Redhawks. The senior transfer quarterback threw his first touchdown pass of the season, a 38-yard pass to Beaux Collins, with 1:05 on the clock in the first half. It came after the first of two Leonard touchdown runs accounted for Notre Dame’s first points of the game.

Notre Dame defensive end Bryce Young (son of Bryant) and safety Kennedy Urlacher (Brian’s son) each played north of 20 defensive snaps at Purdue.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes college football players and one honorary coach each season for their unwavering commitment to community service and their “good works” away the field.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman touched on a number of players late this week before the Irish host Miami (Ohio)

Talented Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse didn't have a ton of reps against Purdue in Week 3. Concerning for a Fighting Irish team that has been looking to get its passing game untracked? Nah.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman high-fives Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Kris Mitchell (10) Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, during the NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. / Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In a recent game where expectations were high, Notre Dame football faced unexpected difficulties, falling into an early deficit against a perceived weaker opponent. The atmosphere at Notre Dame Stadium took a tense turn as starting quarterback Riley Leonard struggled with his performance,