Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, Leonard Moore, and Jadarian Price Earn AP All-America Honors After Stellar 2025 Campaign
The postseason accolades keep rolling in for Notre Dame, and rightfully so. Three Fighting Irish standouts-running back Jeremiyah Love, cornerback Leonard Moore, and all-purpose weapon Jadarian Price-have been named to the 2025 Associated Press All-America teams, with Love and Moore earning First-Team selections and Price landing on the Third Team.
Let’s break down what made each of these players not just worthy of national recognition, but foundational to Notre Dame’s success this season.
Jeremiyah Love: A Season for the Ages
There’s dominant, and then there’s what Jeremiyah Love did in 2025.
The junior running back put together one of the most complete seasons in the country, finishing third nationally with 1,652 yards from scrimmage and second in total touchdowns with 21. He was the only player in the nation to rank in the top three in scoring, total touchdowns, and yards from scrimmage at the end of the regular season-a trifecta that speaks volumes about his versatility and impact.
Love didn’t just rack up stats-he racked up hardware. He took home the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back and the Disney Spirit Award, given to the most inspirational figure in college football.
He was also a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, the Walter Camp Player of the Year, and the Maxwell Award. That’s not just a strong résumé-it’s elite company.
And then there were the moments. Love became the first player in Notre Dame history to notch two 90-plus-yard touchdown runs, including a 98-yard sprint against Indiana in the College Football Playoff and a 94-yard score at Boston College this season. Big-time players make big-time plays, and Love did it on the biggest stages.
Leonard Moore: Lockdown and Lethal
Coming into the season, the hype around Leonard Moore was real. The sophomore cornerback had already earned consensus preseason All-American status after a breakout freshman year that saw him named the FWAA Freshman Defensive Player of the Year. Expectations were sky-high-and he delivered.
Despite missing two games with an ankle injury, Moore still made his presence felt every time he stepped on the field. In 10 games, he racked up 31 tackles, seven pass breakups, a forced fumble, and five interceptions-good enough to tie for fifth nationally. But his impact went beyond the box score.
According to Pro Football Focus, Moore posted the highest coverage grade among all Power Four cornerbacks in 2025. That kind of lockdown ability earned him finalist nods for both the Nagurski Trophy and the Jim Thorpe Award, which honor the nation’s top defensive player and defensive back, respectively.
When Moore was healthy, opposing quarterbacks had to think twice-and sometimes three times-about throwing his way. That’s the definition of a shutdown corner.
Jadarian Price: The Ultimate Swiss Army Knife
Jadarian Price may not have been the headliner in Notre Dame’s backfield, but his contributions were impossible to ignore. As a backup running back and the team’s primary kick returner, Price carved out a critical role-and made the most of every touch.
He rushed 113 times for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns, added six catches for 87 yards and two more scores, and returned 12 kickoffs, including two that he took all the way to the house from 100 yards out. That kind of all-around production earned him a spot on the AP Third Team as an all-purpose player.
Statistically, Price led all FBS players with a 37.5-yard kickoff return average and two return touchdowns. His 15 total touchdowns ranked ninth nationally, and he’s now tied for second all-time in Notre Dame history with three career kickoff return scores-joining the likes of Tim Brown, Allen Rossum, and CJ Sanders, and trailing only Raghib "Rocket" Ismail.
He also became just the third player in program history to return multiple kickoffs for touchdowns against the same opponent during his career.
Price’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed-he was a finalist for both the Hornung Award (nation’s most versatile player) and the Jet Award (top return specialist). And alongside Love, he was named a finalist for the Pony Express Award, which honors the best backfield duo in college football.
Facing the Best: Notre Dame’s 2025 Gauntlet
Notre Dame didn’t just produce All-Americans-they faced plenty of them too. In total, the Irish went up against six First-Team AP All-Americans, three Second-Teamers, and one Third-Team selection this season. That list includes standout names like USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell, and Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa.
Here’s the full rundown of All-Americans Notre Dame faced in 2025:
First-Team Opponents:
- WR Makai Lemon (USC)
- OT Francis Mauigoa (Miami)
- ED Cashius Howell (Texas A&M)
- DT Landon Robinson (Navy)
- S Bishop Fitzgerald (USC)
- RT KC Concepcion (Texas A&M)
Second-Team Opponents:
- WR Malachi Toney (Miami)
- OG Ar’maj Reed-Adams (Texas A&M)
- ED Rueben Bain Jr.
(Miami)
Third-Team Opponent:
- LB Caden Fordham (NC State)
It’s a testament to the level of competition Notre Dame faced-and the excellence of their own players-that they not only held their own but stood out among the nation’s best.
Final Thoughts
Notre Dame’s 2025 All-Americans didn’t just earn postseason honors-they etched their names into the program’s rich history. Love, Moore, and Price each brought something unique to the table, but together, they embodied the toughness, explosiveness, and versatility that defined this Irish squad.
With talent like this, it’s no wonder Notre Dame remained a force on the national stage this season.