Molly Walding, the girlfriend of Notre Dame football star Riley Leonard, had a 'pinch me' moment after the Fighting Irish advanced to the national championship.

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard had quite the cheering section at the Orange Bowl on Thursday night — including his longtime girlfriend, Molly Walding. Walding was in the stands at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium next to Leonard’s parents,

Riley Leonard is supported by girlfriend Molly Walding during his senior night football game for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in November 2024. When he’s not playing for Notre Dame, Riley Leonard can be seen spending time with his girlfriend of over five years,