In a significant move for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Running Back Jeremiyah Love has officially agreed to a three-year, $113 million maximum contract extension…
Notre Dame Star Jeremiyah Love Signs Historic 3-Year, $113 Million Deal Amidst NIL Revolution
In a groundbreaking moment for college football and the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation, Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love has agreed to a three-year,
$113 million maximum NIL contract extension, the most lucrative deal ever signed by a college athlete. This agreement not only cements Love’s status as one of the most elite players in the sport but also marks a turning point in how top-tier talent is valued at the collegiate level.
The deal, backed by a collection of major brand endorsements, Irish-focused collectives, and national sponsors, signals a new era in college football where star players can secure generational wealth without ever entering the NFL. Love’s extension is reportedly composed of a mixture of guaranteed marketing payouts, performance-based incentives, and equity shares in multiple brand partnerships—an unheard-of structure just a few years ago.
For Notre Dame, retaining a generational talent like Love is a massive victory. The 6’1″, 205-pound back electrified fans in the 2024 season, rushing for over 1,100 yards and scoring 17 touchdowns, while averaging nearly 7 yards per carry. He added nearly 250 receiving yards and 2 scores through the air, showcasing his versatility and game-breaking ability. His explosive performance in the College Football Playoff—including a historic 98-yard touchdown run—put him squarely in the national spotlight.
This new contract extension ensures that the centerpiece of Notre Dame’s offense will remain in South Bend through the 2027 season. The Fighting Irish, fresh off a playoff run, are clearly aiming to build around their offensive cornerstone in pursuit of a national title. Love’s leadership, toughness, and clutch performances have already made him a fan favorite—and now he becomes a symbol of college football’s new NIL era.
From a broader perspective, Love’s deal is also being viewed as a signal to elite recruits across the country: staying in school is no longer a financial sacrifice. In the past, players of Love’s caliber may have felt pressure to leave early for the NFL to secure a payday. But with this extension, Love will earn more annually than many first-round draft picks. It’s a shift that will undoubtedly have ripple effects across the NCAA landscape.
The reaction on campus and from the Notre Dame fanbase has been electric. Students, alumni, and Irish faithful see this as a commitment to championship-caliber football—and to keeping their best players in gold and blue. Love, in turn, expressed his gratitude in a heartfelt statement, saying, “Notre Dame gave me a platform, a brotherhood, and a mission. I’m proud to represent the Fighting Irish and to continue building something special here.”
As the 2025 season approaches, all eyes will be on Jeremiyah Love. Not just because of the contract, but because of what he represents: elite talent, loyalty, and the bold new possibilities of college athletics. And if his play on the field is anything like what we’ve seen so far, Notre Dame may very well be on the path to its first national title since 1988—with Love leading the charge.
