Jeremiyah Love Named A Walter Camp Preseason All-American
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love had a breakout season in 2024, and that performance has set sky high expectations for him in 2025. Walter Camp released its preseason All-America team and Love was named a first team running back, further evidence of the expectations for the talented running back.
Advertisement
Love rushed for 1,125 yards and 17 touchdowns last season while averaging an impressive 6.9 yards per carry. Love rushed for a touchdown in every regular season game last fall and his 17 touchdowns were second most all-time in a single season for the Irish. His 6.9 yards per carry ranked 7th in the country and was just behind the 6.95 mark behind Heisman Trophy runner up Ashton Jeanty of Boise State.
The St. Louis native was a big play back throughout the season, rushing for touchdowns of 98, 76, 68, 64, 48 and 39 yards. His 98-yard score was the first touchdown ever in the 12-team College Football Playoff. Love also had a 32-yard touchdown reception in the 31-24 win over Louisville.
Join the Notre Dame Champions Lounge for the latest intel and analysis of the Fighting Irish!
Heading into the 2025 season expectations are that Love will build on his sophomore season success. What that looks like remains to be seen, but building on his total yards production certainly falls into that category. That's true both as a runner and also as a pass catcher, an area where Love has spent plenty of time developing during the offseason.
Advertisement
Should Love finish the season on the first-team it would be an achievement not often seen at Notre Dame. In fact, the last running back to earn a first-team All-America honor was Allen Pinkett back in 1985. Pinkett also earned All-America honors in 1983. Running back Vagas Ferguson was Notre Dame's last consensus All-American, earning that honor in 1979. Notre Dame has had backs like Audric Estime, Jerome Bettis, Reggie Brooks and Autry Denson earn second or third team honors, but it has been decades since an Irish back earned first-team honors.
Two Notre Dame opponents also made the first-team squad from Walter Camp. Miami (Fla.) offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa and Boise State offensive lineman Kage Casey were also named to the first team on offense. NC State tight end Justin Jolly and Texas A&M guard Ar'maj Reed-Adams were named to the second-team squad.
Be sure to check out the Irish Breakdown message board, the Champions Lounge
Irish Breakdown Content
2025 Scholarship Chart
2025 Football Schedule
Advertisement
Notre Dame 2026 Commits
Notre Dame 2026 Scholarship Offers
2025 Commit Rankings - Offense
2025 Commit Rankings - Defense
2024 Recruiting Class
2023 Recruiting Class
2022 Recruiting Class
———————
Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more.
BECOME A MEMBER
Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time!
Join the Irish Breakdown community!
Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channel
Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes
Follow me on Twitter: @CoachD178
Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook
Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
23 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Cubs Reportedly Interested in Pirates Third Baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes
Cubs Reportedly Interested in Pirates Third Baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes originally appeared on Athlon Sports. How long is the Chicago Cubs' leash for rookie third baseman Matt Shaw? The Opening Day starter at the hot corner, Shaw was sent down to Triple-A Iowa for a period this season before reassuming his duties at third. Advertisement The 23-year-old has been better since his late May call-up, with a .246 batting average, a .655 OPS, one home run, and 10 stolen bases over his last 35 games. However, he is still at a .222 batting average, a .617 OPS, a 79 OPS+, and an 18:42 BB:K ratio for the year. Shaw's defense is also a work in progress, and it is unclear if he can remain a starter for a Cubs team with real World Series aspirations. Should Chicago look elsewhere for an improvement at the trade deadline, Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes could be a name to watch for: Here is the latest on Hayes: Hayes, 28, has three more years of club control at $7 million and two additional years at $8 million before facing a club option at $12 million in 2030. The Pirates are seemingly perpetual deadline sellers, but the division tax and Hayes' long-term contract should drive the price for the Cubs. Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) bats in the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Lysaker-Imagn Images Hayes is an excellent defender (2023 Gold Glove winner) with outstanding range, albeit a lackluster arm, and could provide Chicago with more stability on that side of the ball. Advertisement But his .246 batting average, .601 OPS, 67 OPS+, and just two home runs over 78 games are not exactly the ideal upgrade over Shaw. This is no down year, either, as Hayes, over six MLB campaigns and 554 games, has a .256 batting average, a .685 OPS, and an 89 OPS+. Hayes is an intriguing player, but the trade cost and risk of impeding Shaw's development, even in this crucial summer, do not feel like a wise move. Related: Cubs Urged to Acquire Rockies' All-Star as Offensive Upgrade Related: Cubs Monitoring Diamondbacks 39 HR Slugger Ahead of Trade Deadline This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
24 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Cubs' Kyle Tucker Decision Could 'Gnaw' on Fans Amid Latest Rumors
Cubs' Kyle Tucker Decision Could 'Gnaw' on Fans Amid Latest Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs signaled during the offseason that they wanted to win a World Series as early as this year. Trying to make a blockbuster trade, the Cubs did exactly that when they landed Kyle Tucker. Advertisement Tucker has been as good as advertised, and as a result, Chicago has been a better team than it has been over the recent years. Sitting in first place in the National League Central, despite struggling over the past 10 games, the Cubs are 49-35 and 4-6 in their last 10. Tucker has been a big part of their success, but there's a hefty price tag that will come along with keeping him. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) celebrates his home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning at Busch Vizer-Imagn Images When examining the entire situation, including who they traded him for and other factors, Northside Baseball recently noted that this trade could "gnaw" at the fan base for quite some time if Jed Hoyer doesn't secure a deal to retain his star this winter. Advertisement 'If Kyle Tucker walks, this trade could gnaw at Cubs fans for years. Some of that will just be in their heads, since again, Smith might not be this guy if he were still with the Cubs. Nonetheless, dealing a great prospect like Smith means the checkbook needs to be opened to keep Tucker around—if only for our collective mental health,' they wrote. Hoyer also has a contract that he has to figure out himself, as he only has a few months left on his remaining deal. If he can keep Tucker around, make the right moves at the deadline, and more, there would be a reason to keep him, too. Related: Cubs Reportedly Showing Interest in $70 Million Gold Glove to Replace Matt Shaw This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
24 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Cubs' All-Star Offseason Addition Has Had 'Huge' Impact on Team
Cubs' All-Star Offseason Addition Has Had 'Huge' Impact on Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros this offseason to bolster their lineup and add a gold-glover to their outfield. Advertisement After making the All-Star game each of the last three years in Houston, Tucker has exceeded expectations only in 2025. On 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh Show, they asked the question of whether the Cubs would be in first place in their division if they hadn't made the Tucker trade? David Mulligan's answer was clear and straightforward. "No, no. I think Kyle Tucker has had a huge, huge impact on this team and made them a better baseball team," Mulligan said. "And I think he's an excellent player." David Haugh's cohost quickly agreed as Tucker leads the team in batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. Advertisement "I don't disagree with that. Anyone who disagrees with that doesn't watch baseball." Haugh said. At the midway point in the season, Tucker is batting .287 with a .395 OBP and a .922 OPS. The three-time All-Star is on pace to set career highs in hits, home runs, steals, and walks, truly producing as an all-around player. The Mully & Haugh Show also argued that Tucker's production has left a significant imprint on the production of the rest of the Cubs' offense. Chicago's offense ranked No. 12 in runs scored in 2024, accumulating 736 runs, and ranked No. 20 in home runs with 170. This season, the Cubs are ranked No. 2 in runs, scoring 437, on pace to shatter last year's total of 874 runs, and rank third in home runs, with 119 at the midway point. Advertisement Tucker's impact in the Cubs' lineup cannot be understated, slotted in the No. 2 hole for most of the season. Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong, who hit behind Tucker in the lineup, have had massive seasons. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Chase Scuteri-Imagn Images Suzuki hit 21 home runs and collected 73 RBI in total in 2024. This year, the Cubs' slugger has already matched his 21 home runs and has 67 RBI just 80 games into the season. For Crow-Armstrong, although it can be attributed to a year of development, the young superstar has broken out in 2025. He's hitting .272 with an .863 OPS, and has hit 21 home runs and driven in 61 runs. Tucker's contract is up at the end of the season, and his impact with the Cubs has been monumental. He will be due for a massive deal in free agency, especially if he continues the second half of the season the way he's started in 2025. Advertisement Related: Cubs Reportedly Calling Teams to Find Matt Shaw's Replacement Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
