Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love has exited the Fighting Irish's Week 14 game against Stanford.
Love appeared to have taken a hit to the ribs from a Stanford defensive player at the conclusion of a run midway through the first quarter.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe exited the field and went immediately into the medical tent on the field at Stanford Stadium. He then went to the locker room.
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Love is in the midst of a Heisman Trophy candidate season at Notre Dame. Prior to his injury, Love set a single-season program record for touchdowns in a single season at 21 with a 2-yard run.
A win for Notre Dame would help boost its chances of making the 12-team College Football Playoff. The Fighting Irish don't play in a conference, making this game their final one of the regular season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJeremiyah Love injury report
Love sustained an injury at the conclusion of a carry in the first half of Notre Dame's road game at Stanford.
According to the South Bend Tribune, Love exited the medical tent and returned to the sidelines before then heading back to the locker room with a member of Notre Dame's medical staff.
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