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Newsstand: Notre Dame stars Jeremiyah Love, Leonard Moore named finalists for major awards

IMG_7504by: Jack Soble11/26/25jacksoble56

Notre Dame’s two best players are finalists for three of the most prestigious awards in college football. Junior running back Jeremiyah Love is a finalist for the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker award, while sophomore cornerback Leonard Moore is up for the Jim Thorpe Award.

The Maxwell Award honors college football’s player of the year, and the Doak Walker award honors the best running back. The Jim Thorpe Award goes to college football’s best defensive back.

Here is the full list of finalists for each of these three awards:

Maxwell

  • Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
  • Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
  • Julian Sayin, Ohio State

Doak Walker

  • Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
  • Ahmad Hardy, Missouri
  • Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss

Jim Thorpe

  • Leonard Moore, Notre Dame
  • Caleb Downs, Ohio State
  • Mansoor Delane, LSU

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“It’s a blessing to be a part of this program. Obviously being a two-time transfer, being in my third program, you see a lot of places, you see a lot of different things and I can truly say Notre Dame’s a place like no other. Would’ve never imagined I’d end up here, but being here, it’s been a blessing and being part of the team that’s so special, not only on the field but off the field. It’s amazing.”

— Notre Dame wide receiver Will Pauling

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