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cover art for Leonard Moore makes semifinal list for national award no Notre Dame player has ever wonFighting Irish Wire2025-10-29T11:15:44.000Z, Leonard Moore makes semifinal list for national award no Notre Dame player has ever wonNotre Dame football’s star cornerback Leonard Moore was named as a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award on Tuesday, one that no Irish player has won.Fighting Irish Wire

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Leonard Moore makes semifinal list for national award no Notre Dame player has ever wonFighting Irish Wire2025-10-29T11:15:44.000Z, Leonard Moore makes semifinal list for national award no Notre Dame player has ever wonNotre Dame football’s star cornerback Leonard Moore was named as a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award on Tuesday, one that no Irish player has won.Fighting Irish Wire

Notre Dame's sophomore cornerback, Leonard Moore, is making history with his exceptional performance this season. Despite missing five games due to an ankle injury, Moore has already earned a spot as a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, a feat no Notre Dame player has achieved in nearly four decades. With impressive stats and lockdown play, Moore has the potential to become the first Notre Dame player to win the award. As the Irish approach their final games, all eyes are on Moore to see if he can maintain his momentum and secure a place among the national awards in December.

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