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(LifeSiteNews) — A University of Notre Dame quarterback said that he believes that the two college football teams headed to the championship have Jesus to thank for their victories.

In a January 15 interview, Notre Dame quarterback Ruley Leonard pointed out that the teams playing in the title game, Notre Dame and Ohio State, are the most vocally Christian teams in the league.

“We’re the two main teams to publicly display our faith the most,” he explained. “I truly believe that Jesus was looking over both of our shoulders throughout the whole season and put these two teams on a pedestal for a reason.” 

Recently, Leonard has been very vocal regarding his Christian faith and Christ’s role in his career. Earlier this month, Leonard celebrated his team’s victory, saying, “First and foremost, I want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Him, I wouldn’t be here. We wouldn’t be here.”

Similarly, Ohio State players have publicly attributed their victories on the field to their faith in Jesus Christ.

As LifeSiteNews previously reported, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard credited Our Lord after beating previously undefeated Oregon to head to the national semi-final against Texas.

“First and foremost, I’ve got to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving me this opportunity to be on this stage and here, in the Rose Bowl. A younger me would be in awe right now.”

Now the two teams are facing off for the College Football Playoff National Championship.

However, they are not the only teams to declare their Christian faith, as a growing number of teams are proclaiming their faith in Jesus Christ.

Last week, following his team’s national quarterfinal loss to No.4 Penn State, Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein gave glory to God while also thanking his coach Spencer Danielson during a press conference.

“First I want to start off and say all of glory to Jesus Christ. He’s the true Champion … the only true God. He died and rose from the dead three days later. That’s the champion that I serve,” he said.

Similarly, two Texas Longhorns players and their head coach spent their playoff press conference talking about Jesus and their relationships with Our Lord, revealing that there has been a “domino effect” of conversions on the team.

“It’s just been super cool to see the amount of guys that have really let God come into their heart,” Texas Longhorns college football quarterback Quinn Ewers shared.

“It’s kind of like a domino effect in the locker room,” he explained. “I think more guys are starting to come to Bible study, come to chapel, whatever it is, and just to see that, and I think that’s what grows us closer, as well just the amount of guys that are putting their faith in the Lord.”

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