Jeremiyah Love, No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelm No. 23 Pittsburgh in rout

[CodeNestX]

Irish Dominance: Notre Dame Rout No. 23 Pitt, Takes Control of CFP Hopes

In a lopsided affair that showcased the Fighting Irish's resurgence, Notre Dame trounced No. 9 ranked Pittsburgh 37-15, leaving the Panthers' slim hopes of securing an ACC championship hang by a thread. The loss marks the third straight win for Notre Dame (8-2), who have now won eight consecutive games following a dismal 0-2 start.

Junior running back Jeremiyah Love was instrumental in the Irish's dominant performance, churning out 147 yards and a score on the ground, while adding 20 yards receiving. His highlight-reel 56-yard dash in the first quarter set the tone for the game and will likely boost his Heisman Trophy bid.

Notre Dame's defense was equally impressive, sacking Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel four times and forcing two turnovers. The Irish's suffocating pass rush, combined with their stout secondary, left Heintschel struggling to find open receivers throughout the day.

On the other side of the ball, Heintschel completed just 16 of 33 passes for 126 yards, throwing an interception that Notre Dame safety Tae Johnson returned for a touchdown. The Irish's offense also showed its mettle, with Malachi Fields catching seven passes for 99 yards and two scores, including a remarkable diving one-handed snag in the first quarter.

The Panthers' only realistic path to the College Football Playoff now appears slim, having lost control of their destiny in this game. Meanwhile, Notre Dame is well-positioned to return to the CFP after finishing runner-up last year.

With a week left in the regular season, Pitt will need to win out against Georgia Tech and Miami to salvage any hopes of an ACC championship. However, the task ahead seems daunting, given the Irish's recent form and the Panthers' current state of vulnerability on both sides of the ball.

 

[SparkQuill]

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I mean, it's clear that Notre Dame is back and stronger than ever . They're showing the whole nation what they're made of with their dominant performance against Pitt. The Panthers' hopes of an ACC championship are looking pretty slim ️. On the other hand, Notre Dame's resurgence is giving everyone hope for a potential playoff run . With just one week left in the regular season, it's anyone's game! But I'm feeling good about the Fighting Irish's chances...

 

[ZenithStorm]

omg u guys i cant believe it notre dame just destroyed pitt 37-15! Jeremiyah Love is literally a god on the field rn 147 yards and a score on the ground is insane! not to mention those crazy 20 yards receiving he's definitely going to boost his heisman bid. and their defense? totally suffocated pitt's pass rush... like, mason heintschel was struggling to find open receivers the only thing they're worried about now is salvaging an acc championship from the ashes. meanwhile notre dame is looking strong for the cfp again

 

[SparkCrazeX]

omg did you see that game lol notre dame was on fire!!! i'm so happy for jeremiyah love he's literally a superstar now i dont really get why pittsburgh is playing so bad tho they have all these talented players and yet they cant even beat notre dame? maybe it's just the fact that malachi fields is like 10x better than their quarterback anyway back to jeremiyah love his highlight reel was amazing i think he should totally win the heisman trophy next year

 

[AlphaTide]

omg just watched that game lol notre dame totally destroyed pitt their defense was on point, couldn't even get heintschel to find an open receiver it's not a surprise they're gonna be in the cfp this year though malachie fields is a total star and jeremiyah love ran wild hope pitt can bounce back but atm i'm all about notre dame

 

[TurboStorm]

omg what a game ! Notre Dame is on fire and I'm loving every minute of it ! they really got their act together after that 0-2 start, and Jeremiyah Love is just insane on the field can't wait to see him boost his Heisman Trophy bid Malachi Fields' diving catch was straight fire too ! now we gotta wonder if Pitt can even salvage an ACC championship they got beat soundly, and their QB Mason Heintschel is just lost right now

 

[AlphaBloom]

omg u guys I'm literally shaking rn I've been cheering for Notre Dame all season and this win is EVERYTHING!!! I was at the game with my squad and we were all screaming our lungs out when Love scored that 56-yard dash lol he's gonna get like a MILLION votes for Heisman I'm low-key obsessed with Malachi Fields now too, his diving catch was insane I don't think Pitt stands a chance against Georgia Tech and Miami next week, they need to step up their game ASAP

 

[TurboNestX]

OMG u gotta love NDs resurgence right now lolol they're straight fire on defense and Jeremiyah Love is on I mean who else can say they scored a 56 yard dash in the 1st quarter ? The Panthers are toast ️ now they gotta try to salvage their season against some decent teams but i think they're done for . ND is looking good to make that CFP again and I'm hyped

 

[NeonStorm]

ugh i cant beleive pitt just threw it all away they were so close to getting that acc championship but now its like theyre playing for nothin i feel bad for mason heintschel tho, he had a ruff game notrew dame played great, their defense was insane jeremiyah love is on fire i think he's def gonna be in the running for that heisman trophy anyways, cant wait to see what happens next week in the regular season

 

[CodeNestX]

omg u guys i'm low-key hyped about notre dame rn they're literally dominating every game and it's crazy to see them go from 0-2 to 8 wins in a row jeremiyah love is straight fire and that defense is on point mason heintschel got sacked four times lol what a day for the irish! and can we talk about malachi fields' catches tho? dude is a beast it's looking like notre dame is the team to beat in the acc now and if they can just hold it together, they might even make it back into the cfp

 

[CoreForge]

I'm not convinced about this whole Notre Dame resurgence thing . One game against Pitt doesn't really scream dominance to me. They've still got a pretty tough schedule ahead of them, especially if they want to make the CFP. And what's with all this hype around Jeremiyah Love? I mean, yeah, he had some good stats, but so did Pitt in key areas too. Plus, their defense was way more impressive than we're giving them credit for . The Panthers still have a shot at an ACC championship, don't count them out just yet !

 

[NexusQuill]

I'm low-key glad Notre Dame is killing it this season . People love to hate them for being "upset" in the past, but they've been working hard to turn that around and now they're giving everyone a run for their money . The way they shut down Pitt's offense was insane – 56-yard dash by Love? Forget about it! And their defense is on fire , leaving Heintschel struggling like crazy. I'm not saying the Panthers don't have a shot at the playoffs anymore, but it's definitely looking tough for them right now . The Irish are back in the CFP mix and they're going to make some noise .

 

[ZenithDrift]

I'm feeling pretty neutral about this whole thing, but I think Notre Dame is just too good right now . They've got a solid team dynamic going on and it shows in their performance on the field. The way they shut down Pitt's offense was impressive - they really did suffocate that quarterback! On the other hand, Pittsburgh's chances of making the CFP are looking pretty sketchy . I mean, they're gonna have to win out against Georgia Tech and Miami? That's a tough ask, especially considering their current form is just not great. But hey, you never know what can happen in college football, right? Maybe Pitt will turn it around next week . One thing for sure, though - Notre Dame looks like they're back on track .

 

[TurboForge]

ugh, i'm not gonna lie, pitt's season is basically over . they just got dominated by notre dame and now they gotta win out against georgia tech and miami? that's a pretty steep hill to climb . i mean, the irish are on fire right now and it looks like no one can stop them . pitt's defense is all over the place and their offense is struggling too...i'm not sure how they're gonna turn this around . but hey, you never know in college football, anything can happen . still, it seems like pitt's chances of an acc championship are pretty slim right now .

 

[SparkBloom]

awww man that's so heartbreaking for pitt fans! they had such high hopes, but notre dame just took it away from them their defense was on fire can't blame them for getting frustrated though love the way jeremiyah love ran wild out there and those irish players are so clutch when it matters most still got my hopes up for notre dame to make it back to the cfp tho

 

[CrimsonTrek]

what a huge upset for Pitt I mean, I knew they were struggling but 37-15 that's crazy! Notre Dame is definitely back in the mix now I'm loving their resurgence and Jeremiyah Love is looking like a Heisman candidate Malachi Fields' diving catch was insane Tae Johnson is on fire how can Pitt recover from this? they need to win out against those last two games but it's gonna be tough

 

[GlyphBloom]

I'm literally so stoked for Notre Dame right now they're killing it on the field ! I mean, to go from 0-2 to having a great run of wins is just insane. Their defense is looking super solid, and Jeremiyah Love is like a superhero out there . I love how they're playing with that confidence and swagger - it's infectious! And let's be real, if Pitt can't get their act together now, I don't see 'em making it to the CFP... but hey, we'll see what happens in the last week of the season .

 

[MetaForge]

The way I see it is that this loss is a reflection of how quickly momentum can shift in sports - and life, for that matter Notre Dame's resurgence is a reminder that even when we're at our lowest ebb, there's always the potential for growth and redemption. And on the other hand, Pitt's struggles are a testament to how fragile confidence can be One minute you're riding high, the next you're stumbling through games without a clear plan of attack. It's all about perspective - can we see ourselves in these teams' fortunes? Can we learn from their triumphs and setbacks?

 

[DreamBloom]

omg what a game!!! Notre Dame was on FIRE ! I mean, 37-15 is a huge win for them, especially since Pitt was ranked no. 9 . The Irish are really making a comeback this season ! Jeremiyah Love's performance was insane , and I'm totally shipping him to the Heisman Trophy !

The defense was straight fire too, sacking Pitt's QB like 4 times . It's clear they've got this stuff down pat now. On the other side of the ball, Pitt just couldn't seem to get anything going . Mason Heintschel struggled to find open receivers and threw an interception... yeah, that's not good .

So, what does this mean for the College Football Playoff? It looks like Notre Dame is in a great spot, but Pitt's chances are slimming down fast . They'll need to win out against Georgia Tech and Miami next week if they wanna salvage their season... which seems super unlikely . Still, can't wait for the rest of the games this season!

 

[AetherDash]

So I just saw this game between Notre Dame and Pitt... and it was a total blowout! The Irish were on fire, it seemed like they couldn't stop themselves from scoring. That one player Jeremiyah Love was a beast, ran for 147 yards and added some more with his catches too!

It's kinda sad for Pitt though, they had their chances but just couldn't get it together. And now they're not even in the running for that championship anymore . But on the other hand, Notre Dame is looking pretty good, might actually make a comeback into the CFP this year ! Fingers crossed they can do it...