Notre Dame Star RB Jeremiah Love Stuns College Football World, Rejects Jaw-Dropping $4.5 Million NIL Offer from Georgia to Remain with the Fighting Irish: ‘I Have No Plans Beyond Being a Dame’

Notre Dame Star RB Jeremiah Love Stuns College Football World, Rejects Jaw-Dropping $4.5 Million NIL Offer from Georgia to Remain with the Fighting Irish: ‘I Have No Plans Beyond Being a Dame.”

In an era where college football has become increasingly shaped by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love made a decision that stunned the sport: turning down a massive $4.5 million NIL offer from Georgia to stay with the Fighting Irish.

Love, a rising star and one of the most dynamic backs in the country, had the opportunity to cash in on one of the largest known NIL deals offered to a running back. Instead, he reaffirmed his commitment to Notre Dame, citing loyalty, legacy, and the unique culture of South Bend as his reasons for staying put.

“I have no plans beyond being a Dame,” Love said in an exclusive interview. “Notre Dame is home. This program, this brotherhood—it means everything to me. No amount of money could replace what I have here.”

The decision sent shockwaves through college football, as Georgia, a perennial powerhouse, has used NIL aggressively to secure top talent. Sources close to the situation say the Bulldogs’ offer included multi-year endorsement deals, business partnerships, and performance-based incentives that could have made Love one of the highest-paid players in college football.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman praised Love’s loyalty and leadership. “Jeremiah represents everything we want in a Notre Dame football player—he’s talented, he’s driven, and he values the bigger picture. He’s not just building a career; he’s building a legacy.”

Love, who rushed for over 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, has emerged as the heart of Notre Dame’s offense. With high expectations for the Fighting Irish in the upcoming season, his decision to stay could be a defining moment in their pursuit of a national championship.

While NIL money has changed the landscape of college football, Love’s choice proves that for some players, tradition, loyalty, and the pursuit of greatness on their terms still hold more value than a blank check.