Jeremiyah Love Caps Historic Season with Unanimous All-American Honors
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love just put the finishing touch on one of the most dominant seasons in program history - and the accolades are stacking up to prove it. With his selection to the Football Writers Association of America’s All-America first team, Love has now been named a first-team All-American by all five of the major selectors. That makes him a unanimous All-American - a rare and prestigious distinction.
To put that into perspective, Love is just the third running back in the storied history of Notre Dame football to earn unanimous All-American honors. The last time it happened?
Nick Eddy in 1966. Before that, it was Marchy Schwartz in 1931.
That’s the kind of company Love now keeps - legends who left a lasting mark in South Bend.
And Love’s 2025 campaign was nothing short of legendary. He racked up 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground, averaging a blistering 6.9 yards per carry.
That kind of efficiency isn’t just impressive - it’s elite. Among running backs with at least 150 carries, only one in the nation had a better yards-per-carry mark.
His rushing total ranked fourth in the country, and only one back found the end zone more often.
But Love wasn’t just a force between the tackles. He added 27 receptions for 280 yards and three more scores through the air, bringing his total yardage from scrimmage to 1,652 - third in the nation.
His 21 total touchdowns? That tied him for second in all of college football.
The numbers are eye-popping, but they only tell part of the story. Love was a human highlight reel all season long.
Whether it was a jaw-dropping spin move, a burst of speed that left defenders in the dust, or that unforgettable touchdown run against Navy, he consistently delivered moments that made fans jump out of their seats. His vision, balance, and acceleration turned routine plays into game-breaking ones.
And when the lights were brightest, Love delivered. Against archrival USC, he torched the Trojans for 228 yards on just 24 carries - setting a Notre Dame Stadium record for rushing yards by an Irish back. That performance alone would’ve been enough to etch his name into the record books, but it was just one chapter in a season full of them.
By the time the dust settled, Love had rewritten several pages of Notre Dame’s record book. His 1,372 rushing yards in a single season now rank fourth all-time in program history.
His 18 rushing touchdowns tied the school record. His 21 total touchdowns broke the previous mark of 20, held by none other than Jerome Bettis.
And his 1,652 total yards from scrimmage? Third-best ever for an Irish player.
Over his career, Love found the end zone 42 times - good for third all-time at Notre Dame. He rushed for at least 100 yards in 11 games over the past two seasons.
And in both 2024 and 2025, he had 11 carries of 20 yards or more - a mark that ties for sixth-best in school history. He’s also the only player to appear twice in that top-10 list.
Oh, and let’s not forget: Love also brought home the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s top running back. No Notre Dame player had ever won it before.
From the first snap of the season to the final whistle, Jeremiyah Love was a difference-maker, a record-breaker, and a game-changer. His name now sits alongside some of the greatest to ever wear the gold helmet - and after a season like this, it’s safe to say he’s earned every bit of that spotlight.