The Maxwell Football Club announced its 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, which has been given each year since 1935 to the most outstanding player in coll

Notre Dame was patient as Leonard worked through some early inconsistencies. In November, the transfer QB might finally hit his stride.

On Leonard’s first touchdown, the senior quarterback broke to the left side and sprinted 34 yards, diving into the end zone to cap Notre Dame’s first drive. He sliced through the Florida State defense for a 6-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.