Notre Dame football faced a significant setback during their game against Stanford when star running back Jeremiyah Love exited due to a rib injury. This occurred on the second drive of the match on Saturday. Love took a hit while being tackled on a short run, resulting in a Cardinal player’s knee impacting his rib area.
The injury caused Love to remain on the field for several minutes. Ultimately, he managed to walk off unaided but proceeded to enter the blue medical tent located on the sidelines. A short while later, he left the tent but headed towards the locker room accompanied by Rob Hunt, the head trainer for the Irish.
Game Overview
Despite losing their key player, Notre Dame continued to perform well. They completed that offensive drive, finishing it with a score that put them ahead 14-0 late in the first quarter.
Record-Breaking Moment
Earlier in the game, Jeremiyah Love had made headlines by scoring his 21st touchdown of the season. This achievement set a new single-season program record and gave Notre Dame an early 7-0 lead in the match.
National Ranking and Heisman Odds
As of this week, Notre Dame is ranked No. 9 nationally. The Irish are vying for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Love has also been a standout player, ranking third in the Heisman Trophy betting odds before the game.
- Event: Notre Dame vs. Stanford Game
- Key Player: Jeremiyah Love
- Injury: Rib injury
- Score: Notre Dame 14, Stanford 0 (late 1st quarter)
- Record: Love’s 21st touchdown of the season
- Ranking: Notre Dame at No. 9
- Heisman Odds: Love ranked third
This incident marks a critical moment in the college football season as the Irish aim to maintain their competitive edge in the postseason race.
