With the college football season having been completed for just over a week, it’s never to early to look ahead to next fall and what Notre Dame could look like.
While the Irish lost star cornerback Benjamin Morrison, the rest of the roster turnover was made up of a few transfer backups and players who no longer had eligibility. That means that Notre Dame will be returning some elite players, and On3’s list to top-10 players for the 2025 season confirmed that.
Irish star cornerback Leonard Moore and running back Jeremiyah Love made the list, as the pair had plenty of eyes on them during the run to the College Football Playoff Championship game.
Moore came in at No. 8, and is coming off a Freshman All-American season after 48 tackles, 2 forced fumbles and two interceptions. He also batted away 11 passes, and if he can turn just a few of those into takeaways in the fall, Moore could make more All-American teams in the future.
Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore (15) celebrates interrupting a reception attempt during the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.
Love was the last player on the list, but you could make an argument he should be higher. He gained 1,125-yards on the ground with 17 touchdowns, while catching 28 receptions for 237-yards and two more scores.
Love did all of that while battling multiple injuries, and if he can stay healthy, he’s got a chance to make All-American honors as well. While I don’t think the volume will be there for him to win the Heisman, Love is still one of the most electric players in the country.
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates a first down in the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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