Notre Dame football leaned on a ground-and-pound approach to topple rival USC in a 34-24 Saturday home victory. Running back Jeremiyah Love took full advantage of a vulnerable USC run defense, delivering a historic performance that etched his name into the Notre Dame record books.
According to the ND football public relations team, Love’s 228 rushing yards mark the most ever by a Notre Dame player in a single game at Notre Dame Stadium. This feat stands out across 512 total games played in South Bend, highlighting just how remarkable his effort was.
Love’s dominant night was complemented by Jadarian Price’s electrifying 100-yard kickoff return, making it a memorable evening for the Fighting Irish. The preseason Heisman Trophy hopeful displayed the precision and power many had anticipated, this time against a USC team eyeing a College Football Playoff spot.
### USC Legend Praises Love with High Honor
Even a USC legend couldn’t help but acknowledge Love’s impact. Su’a Cravens openly criticized the Trojans’ defense while praising the Notre Dame running back. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Cravens stated, “This ND O-Line was so physical they made Jeremiyah Love look like Prime Adrian Peterson.”
That’s high praise considering Adrian Peterson was the NFL MVP in 2012. Cravens saw glimpses of the same explosive style from Love but was quick to grade the USC front line and linebackers with an “F.”
### Love’s Physical Running Style
After the game, Love described his running mentality to reporters: “I love being physical, going out there and trying to run somebody over.” His aggressive style clearly played a big role in Notre Dame’s strategy and ultimate success.
Brian Hamilton of The Athletic summarized the sentiment well—Jeremiyah Love has undoubtedly earned the recognition and accolades that come with such a groundbreaking performance.
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