As Riley Leonard beams before the nation in the college football playoffs, his girlfriend, Molly Walding, has drawn the attention of the masses.
Leonard and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will compete in the playoff semi-final as they star in the Orange Bowl against Penn State on Thursday evening.
Following Notre Dame’s Sugar Bowl win over Georgia on January 2, fans began noticing Walding on social media.
The Alabama native attended Auburn University, studying hospitality management and business.
Walding was heavily involved in the Auburn Community Church and Chi Omega Sorority in addition to her academics. She now works as a student recruiter for the University.
Both hailing from the Yellow Hammer State, they began dating in high school and recently celebrated their seventh anniversary.
Riley Leonard’s girlfriend Molly Walding is trending on social media ahead of the Orange Bowl
Leonard is going to lead the Notre Dame Fighting Irish against Penn State on Thursday night
Walding has supported the quarterback through his years in Duke before transferring last year
Walding and Leonard are both Alabama natives and have been dating since high school
After Notre Dame defeated Indiana in the first round of the postseason, Walding posted a video montage of their long partnership.
‘Celebrating an Irish win and celebrating 7 years of us!!!!!! I couldn’t be more thankful for you,’ she captioned.
Leonard spent his first three collegiate seasons at Duke before transferring to Notre Dame and having an incredible senior year with the Fighting Irish.
In their victory over the Bulldogs, the quarterback completed 15 of 24 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. Against Indiana, he completed 23 of 32 for 201 yards and a touchdown while rushing toward the end zone once.
This season, he totaled 232 completions in 349 attempts for 2,838 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushed for 15 scores.
The Fighting Irish’s only loss came against Northern Illinois in November. They look to win their 12th national title and first since 1988.
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