Love, Moore, Price Earn 2025 Walter Camp All-American Honors

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Love, Moore, Price Earn 2025 Walter Camp All-American Honors

Jeremiyah Love and Leonard Moore have achieved significant honors as they were recognized as 2025 Walter Camp First-Team All-Americans. Additionally, Jadarian Price earned a spot on the Second Team as a kick returner. These accolades contribute to the consensus All-American status within college football.

Notre Dame’s All-American Honors

This marks the third time in four seasons that Notre Dame has produced two First-Team All-Americans and the sixth occurrence since 2015. Jeremiyah Love is particularly notable as he is the first Fighting Irish running back to earn this distinction since Vagas Ferguson in 1979.

  • Jeremiyah Love: First-Team All-American, finalist for multiple prestigious awards including the Heisman Trophy.
  • Leonard Moore: First-Team All-American, finalist for both the Nagurski Trophy and the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award.
  • Jadarian Price: Second-Team All-American, finalist for the Hornung Award and the Jet Award.

Jeremiyah Love’s Remarkable Season

Jeremiyah Love’s performance this season has been outstanding. He recorded 199 rushes for 1,372 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. In addition to his rushing efforts, he made 27 receptions totaling 280 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 6.9 yards per rush.

Love stands out among the six FBS players who rushed for over 1,300 yards this season, being the only one who shares a backfield with another running back exceeding 600 yards. He ranked among the top three nationally in scoring, total touchdowns, and yards from scrimmage at the end of the regular season.

  • Second in scoring: 10.5 points per game
  • Second in total points: 126
  • Third in total touchdowns: 21
  • Fourth in rushing touchdowns: 18
  • Fifth in rushing yards: 1,372

Leonard Moore’s Impressive Defensive Play

Leonard Moore’s defensive skills have garnered attention, finishing the regular season with five interceptions over ten games. He ranks second in the nation in interceptions per game and third in total interceptions.

Moore’s coverage statistics reveal his exceptional performance this season:

  • First in coverage grade: 92.6
  • First in defensive grade: 92.0
  • 0.5 interceptions per game
  • 1.2 passes defended per game

During a standout game against Syracuse, Moore recorded a 46-yard pick-six, contributing to Notre Dame’s impressive defensive season. His contributions helped the team lead the nation in interceptions, alongside strong rankings in other defensive metrics.

Jadarian Price’s Versatile Impact

Jadarian Price has made a name for himself as one of college football’s most versatile players. He has rushed for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns, and has also excelled as a kickoff returner. Price is a finalist for both the Hornung Award and the Jet Award.

  • Kickoff return average: 37.5 yards
  • Kickoff return touchdowns: 2 (both 100 yards)
  • Total touchdowns scored: 15

Price’s two 100-yard kickoff returns this season are a significant achievement, making him one of the few players in Notre Dame history to accomplish this feat. His dynamic play has established him among the top players nationally in kickoff returns.

These remarkable achievements by Love, Moore, and Price have solidified Notre Dame’s presence in the college football landscape for the 2025 season. With their recognition as Walter Camp All-Americans, they continue to elevate the Fighting Irish’s legacy in the sport.