Jeremiyah Love started the 2025 season with a lot of hype around his name. People expected him to be one of the best running backs in the country. After ten games, he has done even more than what everyone thought he would. He has gone past every expectation.
Love is only a junior at Notre Dame, but he is playing like one of the best running backs the school has seen in years. He has already carried the ball 177 times. He has run for 1,135 yards. He has scored 14 touchdowns. Every time he touches the ball, he averages 6.4 yards. That is a huge number for any running back. It shows how steady and explosive he has been. He is also third in the whole country in rushing yards per game. He is tied for fourth in rushing touchdowns. His numbers show how much the team trusts him and how good he really is with the chances he gets.
Watching Love run is almost like watching someone create art. He moves smoothly. He waits for the right opening. Then he bursts through with speed. When he reaches the second level, he accelerates and makes defenders miss. Even when someone tackles him, he keeps his legs moving and falls forward for extra yards. He does not rush or panic. He sees the field clearly and stays one step ahead of everyone else.
The NFL has noticed him too. Scouts already expect him to be the first running back chosen in the 2026 draft. It is hard to imagine any other back going before him. He has the size teams want. He has the speed. He has the vision to find holes before they even fully open. He looks like someone who can walk into an NFL team and make an impact right away.
But Love is not thinking about the draft right now. His focus is on finishing this season strong. Notre Dame is fighting for a playoff spot, and Love is at the center of that push. The team depends on him every single week. His effort and energy drive the offense.
He started the season as a known talent. He is ending it as a true national star.