Love makes history, becoming Notre Dame's first unanimous All-American running back since 1966 and the only to win the Doak Walker Award.
Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love has earned yet another important first-team All-America honors, this time earning a spot on the Football Writers Association of America team. This is the fifth of the five key All-American teams to be released, and Love was named to the first team on all five. That means when the official announcement about All-Americans is released Love will be a unanimous All-American pick.
This is a tremendous honor for Love, who becomes the first Notre Dame running back to earn unanimous All-American honors since Nick Eddy earned it in 1966. He is just the third running back in program history to earn this honor, with Marchy Schwartz also earning that honor back in 1931. Love also won the Doak Walker Award, which goes to the nation's top running back. Love is the only running back in Notre Dame history to achieve that honor.
Love had an outstanding for Notre Dame in 2025, racking up 1,372 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns while averaging an impressive 6.9 yards per carry. His 1,372 rushing yards ranked fourth in college football, his 18 rushing touchdowns ranked second in the nation and his yards per carry average was second in the country among backs with at least 150 carries. Love also hauled in 27 passes for 280 yards and three more touchdowns. Love's 1,652 yards from scrimmage ranked third in the country and his 21 total touchdowns was second in college football this season.
Love was also a highlight machine for the Irish all season. Whether it was ridiculous spin moves on his way to touchdowns, his spectacular touchdown run against Navy or just using his elite vision and speed to turn small creases into long touchdowns, Love was certainly an entertaining player.
He will also leave Notre Dame as one of its most prolific players. Love's 1,372 yards on the ground was the fourth best single-season mark in program history and his 18 touchdowns tied for the most ever. His 21 total touchdowns broke the record of 20 that was previously held by legendary back Jerome Bettis. His 1,652 total yards (rushing and receiving) was the third best single season mark for the Irish. Love gashed rival USC to the tune of 228 yards on just 24 carries. That set a Notre Dame record for an Irish back inside Notre Dame Stadium. Love ended his Notre Dame career with 42 total touchdowns, which is the third best career mark in program history.
The St. Louis native rushed for at least 100 yards in 11 different games over the last two seasons. During this season, Love rushed for at least 20 yards on a carry 11 times, matching the mark he had in 2024. Both are tied for the sixth-best single mark in Notre Dame history. Love is the only player to rank in the Top 10 twice in runs of 20 yards or more.
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