ESPN’s Joe Tessitore shares his pick for best player in CFB
By Luke Greco
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Joe Tessitore was on Get Up this morning, and the ESPN announced shared that he believes Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is the best player in CFB.
“They [Notre Dame] have the best player in college football. I’m going to say that right now. Jeremiyah Love, their star running back. He’s the most versatile player in college football,” Tessitore said. “Every down and distance, everything you need. The game-breaking plays, the short-yardage gritty plays.”
Tessitore went on to say that Notre Dame is playing better each and every week as they head toward the CFP.
.@JoeTessESPN says Notre Dame has the best player in CFB in Jeremiyah Love pic.twitter.com/xpiuKwX7dd
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) November 18, 2025
Love has had quite the season so far. He totals 1,135 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. He’s also added 274 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns through the air. This brings his totals to 1,409 yards and 17 total touchdowns so far this season.
In 10 games so far, Love has rushed for over 100 yards in 5 of those. In the game against USC on Oct. 18, Love rushed the ball 24 times for 228 yards and a touchdown. He absolutely dominated the game for Notre Dame and helped lead them to a 34-24 victory.
Another important note about Love is that he’s yet to lose a fumble so far this season. He’s only had 1 fumble, and it was recovered by Notre Dame, highlighting Love’s ability to take care of the ball even when his team is leaning on him throughout the game.
