Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love Declares Team a CFP Contender
UPDATE: Notre Dame’s star running back, Jeremiyah Love, has made a bold declaration amid the heated College Football Playoff (CFP) debate, asserting the Fighting Irish are indeed a playoff team. This statement comes as the CFP committee prepares to finalize the bracket, and the stakes could not be higher.
After a rocky start to their season at 0-2, the Fighting Irish have surged back with an impressive 10-game winning streak, capped by a dominant 70-7 victory over Syracuse and a 49-20 triumph against Stanford in their final game. Yet, controversy brews as other teams, notably the Miami Hurricanes and Texas Longhorns, argue for their rightful spots in the playoff picture.
During a recent interview on “See Ball Get Ball with David Pollack,” Love emphasized the team’s qualifications, stating, “I really just say, we’re a playoff team. I mean, yeah, we lost two games in the beginning of the season, but look at the other teams’ schedules and who they’ve lost to.” His passionate defense of the Irish highlighted their array of playmakers and the experience of their coaching staff, suggesting that they are a “must-see team.” Love expressed frustration, saying, “A lot of times people don’t like Notre Dame.”
As of Tuesday, ESPN released the Week 15 bracket, placing Notre Dame at No. 10 among the 12 teams. If the current projections hold, the Irish would face Texas A&M in the first round. Meanwhile, Miami sits outside the projected bracket despite a 10-2 record and a previous win against Notre Dame, raising eyebrows among fans and analysts alike.
On “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” discussions intensified around Notre Dame’s playoff chances. Cowherd noted that the committee believes, “Notre Dame didn’t really have a quality win, but they had no bad losses.” College football analyst Joel Klatt agreed, pointing out that Miami and Texas both have compelling cases for inclusion. Klatt also raised concerns about the CFP ranking criteria being “subjective,” potentially disadvantaging teams like Notre Dame.
With the playoffs looming, the pressure is on. If BYU defeats Texas Tech, they could secure an automatic spot, pushing Notre Dame out of the rankings entirely. Such a scenario would be a major setback for Love and his teammates, who are fighting hard for recognition.
As the selection date approaches, fans and analysts are eagerly watching the developments. Will Notre Dame secure their place in the playoffs, or will the committee’s decisions take a different turn? Stay tuned for the latest updates as the CFP landscape continues to evolve.
