The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have enjoyed a successful season after getting out to an 0-2 start, and head coach Marcus Freeman recently claimed that running back Jeremiyah Love should be a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate.

“In my mind, yes, he is. There is no question about it,” Freeman told Drew Mentock of 247 Sports. “You talk about one of the best players in the country; if he's not one of them, then, you know, it's hard to believe how many other players are that special.

“He's a special player and he had a great week of prep and, again, continues to do things that you haven't seen but things you know — you're not surprised with Jeremiyah Love.”

Through Notre Dame’s first nine games of the season, the St. Louis native has generated 988 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdown

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