Congratulations! Jeremiyah Love Defeats Arch Manning and Will Howard to Win the Prestigious Davey O. Brien Award
FORT WORTH, TX – In a stunning turn of events, Jeremiyah Love, the dynamic quarterback from Notre Dame, has won the prestigious Davey O. Brien Award, defeating highly regarded contenders Arch Manning and Will Howard. The announcement, made today at a star-studded ceremony, marks a monumental achievement in Love’s career and solidifies his place among college football’s elite quarterbacks.
The Davey O. Brien Award is one of the most coveted honors in college football, given annually to the nation’s top quarterback. This year, Love’s victory is especially significant, as he was up against two of the most talked-about quarterbacks in the country—Arch Manning, the highly touted freshman from Texas, and Will Howard, the proven leader from Kansas State. Despite the fierce competition, Love’s exceptional performance throughout the 2024 season earned him the nod, making him the first Notre Dame quarterback to win the award in over a decade.
“I’m incredibly honored to receive this award, and it’s truly a testament to my teammates, coaches, and everyone who has supported me along the way,” Love said in his acceptance speech. “I wouldn’t be here without the hard work of the entire team, and this is as much their award as it is mine.”
Love’s 2024 season has been nothing short of extraordinary. Leading the Fighting Irish to a top-tier bowl game and solidifying their spot in the College Football Playoff picture, Love displayed an unmatched level of poise, skill, and leadership. His passing yards, touchdown-to-interception ratio, and ability to perform under pressure were key factors in his success, and his consistency in big games ultimately set him apart from Manning and Howard.
Arch Manning, despite an impressive freshman campaign at Texas, was unable to match Love’s production in the latter half of the season. While Manning’s potential is sky-high, Love’s experience and ability to deliver in crunch time proved to be the difference. Similarly, Will Howard’s stellar season with Kansas State wasn’t enough to overcome Love’s impressive body of work and his leadership in key moments.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman was elated with the news of Love’s victory. “Jeremiyah has been everything we hoped for and more,” Freeman said. “He’s a true leader, a competitor, and the driving force behind our success this season. Winning the Davey O. Brien Award is a reflection of the hard work he’s put in, and we couldn’t be prouder of him.”
With the 2024 season now in the rearview, Love’s focus shifts to leading Notre Dame through its upcoming bowl game and helping the Fighting Irish secure a national championship. However, this prestigious award is a clear indication that Love has firmly cemented his legacy as one of the best quarterbacks in the nation and an elite player who will continue to be a force to reckon with in college football for years to come.
As Love celebrates this incredible achievement, the college football world is already looking forward to what he’ll do next on the field. But for now, he can bask in the glory of winning one of the sport’s highest individual honors.
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