Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard would like the real mastermind behind their fourth quarter trick play to please stand up. Head coach Marcus Freeman was trying to be coy when asked about the trick play that helped seal Notre Dame’s 23-10 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl Thursday night.

With just under six minutes left to play in Thursday's Sugar Bowl, Notre Dame held a 23-10 lead against Georgia and faced a third-and-seven. The Fighting Irish

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard made sure to give credit where credit was due after his team's sensational 23-10 Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia on Thursday

College Football Network's Cam Mellor's Dec. 21 NFL mock draft predicts the Baltimore Ravens will select Leonard with the final pick in the sixth round (No. 215 overall). Lamar Jackson continues to be the face of the franchise, and the star's five-year, $260 million contract is slated to run through the 2027 season.

The Duke transfer has led the Irish to a 12-1 record and a date against Georgia in Thursday's rescheduled CFB Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl.

Riley Leonard's improvement in the passing game will be a key part of seventh-seeded Notre Dame's game plan against second-seeded Georgia in the College Football Playoffs.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard discusses his upcoming matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs' defense in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Notre Dame capitalized on their third College Football Playoff appearance, defeating Indiana 27-17 in the first round. The Fighting Irish kicked off the new 12-team playoff format in style, hosting the very first home playoff game in a snowy South Bend.