SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Junior running back Jeremiyah Love has been nominated for the 2025 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award.
Love has served as an inspiration for many in being authentically himself. From a young age, Love’s confidence was instilled in him by his parents. His parents worked with him to find what was best for him, and sports were found to be a great motivator for him. His confidence and his competitiveness were what propelled him to succeed.
While a doctor told his parents that he could be on the spectrum, their family did not pursue a formal diagnosis. It was important to not change Jeremiyah, but let Jeremiyah change the world.
His story has inspired many, as has his play on the field.
Love has been nationally recognized for his impactful play in the 2025 season, named a semifinalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year and the Maxwell Award.
Love has made his case throughout 2025 to be one of the best players in college football. He leads all FBS players in total touchdowns (tied- 16 touchdowns), and ranks second nationally in scoring (10.7), third in rushing touchdowns (13), fourth in all-purpose yards per game (138.00), fourth in total points (96), fifth in rushing yards (988), sixth in rushing yards per game (109.8).
Through nine games, Love has posted 154 carries for 988 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, adding 24 receptions for 254 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He averages 138.0 all-purpose yards per game, with 6.4 yards per rush and 10.6 yards per catch this season.
He is in the top six all-time in program history in career touchdowns (37) and career rushing touchdowns (31) in just 38-career games. He has posted six games in 2025 with multiple touchdowns.