Overview
- Love’s 2-yard run on the opening drive marked his 21st touchdown of the season, surpassing Jerome Bettis for Notre Dame’s single-season record.
- Midway through the first quarter he took a hit to the midsection, was evaluated in the medical tent, and briefly went to the locker room.
- He returned before halftime wearing a rib protector and reentered the game after warming up on the sideline.
- By late in the first quarter he had 9 carries for 58 yards and the record-setting score as Notre Dame led 14-0, per the ESPN box score.
- During his brief absence Jadarian Price scored on the same drive and Aneyas Williams saw snaps, while Love’s pregame line stood at 1,306 rushing yards with 17 rushing touchdowns plus 274 receiving yards and three receiving scores.