Jeremiyah Love reflects on decision to pass over Michigan for Notre Dame
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Jeremiyah Love was almost a Michigan Wolverine.
A four-star recruit in high school, the Wolverines made him an offer, but he ultimately settled on Notre Dame.
It’s not a decision he regrets, as he turned himself into a first-round draft pick. But as if that wasn’t enough, Michigan found itself in the middle of a huge controversy this week.
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Jeremiyah Love said he “loved it” when he was offered the opportunity to go to Michigan, but ultimately decided on Notre Dame. (Gregory Fisher, Scott W. Grau/Getty Images)
Head coach Sherrone Moore was fired after she was found to be having an “inappropriate relationship” with an employee. Hours later, he was taken to jail and eventually charged with trespassing and harassment.
The Heisman Trophy finalist reflected on his decision to commit to Michigan in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.
“I mean, I loved Michigan. Michigan was a great school, a great program. There were a lot of great people there. It just wasn’t the place for me,” Love said. “I don’t want to say I’m glad I didn’t go there, but I think I made the right decision choosing Notre Dame over other schools because Notre Dame was the right place for me.”
In many ways, Love seems to have made the right choice.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend. (Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
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Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the employee through phone calls and texts after she left on Monday, which led to the woman contacting the University of Michigan and cooperating with the investigation. Moore was later fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.
Moore allegedly entered the victim’s home “raging” shortly after Michigan fired him for an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member. Moore allegedly grabbed a butter knife and kitchen shears and began threatening his own life. Moore allegedly told staff, “You’ve got my blood on your hands” and “You ruined my life,” according to prosecutors.
Moore married his wife in 2015 and they have three daughters.
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore appeared in court via video on December 12, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Ryan Sun/AP Photo)
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judge in the case He gave Moore a $25,000 bond with conditions including regular mental health treatment, wearing a GPS tracking device, having no contact with the victim, and remaining in Michigan.
Moore’s next hearing date is January 22.
Fox News Digital’s Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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