Notre Dame Quarterback Riley Leonard Saves Orange Bowl Souvenir for Longtime Girlfriend

Riley Leonard's postgame gesture followed a dramatic victory that secured Notre Dame's spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Notre Dame defeated Penn State 27-24 in the Orange Bowl, securing a place in the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 20.
Quarterback Riley Leonard, who returned from concussion protocol during the game, played a pivotal role in the second half with both passing and rushing contributions.
Leonard's postgame focus was on finding his girlfriend, Molly Walding, to gift her an orange, a playful nod to her favorite fruit.
Walding, a public relations student at Auburn University, has been dating Leonard since 2017, and the couple recently celebrated their seventh anniversary.
Notre Dame will face the winner of the Ohio State vs. Texas semifinal in their quest for their first national title since 1988.