The Notre Dame and Pittsburgh rivalry game delivered fireworks early on Saturday afternoon as running back Jeremiyah Love delivered a highlight reel spin move.
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The junior running back took the handoff on first-and-10 with 8:26 remaining in the first quarter of Saturday's rivalry game. He rushed right through the heart of the defensive line and into the second level where defensive back Kavir Bains-Marquez waited.
As Bains-Marquez went to attempt a tackle near the 50-yard line, Love spun to the left, causing the defensive back to fall onto the field and directly into the path of linebacker Braylan Lovelace.
JEREMIYAH LOVE SPUN HIS WAY FOR THE TD 🔥 pic.twitter.com/drjYYuxGM8
— ESPN (@espn) November 15, 2025
The Notre Dame running back then accelerated as Javon McIntyre and Rashad Battle tried to chase him down. Neither could catch Love as he ran untouched for a 56-yard touchdown. This gave Notre Dame a 6-0 lead and then an extra point made the score 7-0.
The score did not remain 7-0 for very long. The defense contributed on the very next series as defensive back Tae Johnson stepped in front of a pass by Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel. Johnson returned the interception 48 yards for a score. An extra point gave Notre Dame a 14-0 lead early in the first quarter.
Love making big plays is a common sight for fans of Notre Dame football. The running back has been a key part of the offense the last two seasons.
Love rushed for 1,125 yards as a sophomore in 2024. He scored 17 rushing touchdowns and two more as a receiver. He averaged 6.9 yards per rushing attempt.
This season, Love has continued to produce on the ground. He entered the Pitt game with 988 rushing yards through nine games and an average of 6.4 yards per attempt. He had posted 13 rushing touchdowns and three receiving touchdowns before delivering this spin move against Pitt.
Love entered the weekend fifth in rushing yards. He trailed only Jacksonville State's Cam Cook (1,174), Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (1,131), Missouri's Ahmad Hardy (1,046), and Rutgers' Antwan Raymond (1,000).
