Jeremiyah Love scores on Arizona’s opening drive in his NFL debut

The former Irish running back finishes a 70-yard drive with a five-yard touchdown against the Chargers.

Jeremiyah Love scored his first NFL touchdown on Arizona’s opening drive of the season. The former Notre Dame running back finished an 11-play, 70-yard possession with a five-yard touchdown against the Chargers.

Arizona won 26–14. Love’s debut included 11 carries for 41 yards and two catches for nine yards, giving him 50 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 13 touches.

The Cardinals shared the scoring play on X. It joins Eli Raridon’s touchdown for New England among the first-week highlights for Notre Dame fans following last season’s Irish players into the NFL.

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X · Arizona Cardinals

First of many NFL td’s from Jeremiyah Love

Official 34-second team video of Love’s first NFL touchdown against the Chargers on September 13, 2026.

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web · NFL.com

Jeremiyah Love game logs

Official Week 1 log lists 11 carries for 41 yards, one rushing touchdown, two receptions for nine yards and an 18-yard long run.

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web · Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers Fall to Cardinals in 2026 Season Opener

Opponent team recap verifies that Love finished Arizona’s opening 11-play, 70-yard drive with a five-yard touchdown run.

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