Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love creates his own superhero

Some kids dream of being superheroes.

Jeremiyah Love actually created one.

Long before he was sprinting away from defenders in South Bend, the Notre Dame running back was a quiet kid in St.

Louis with a wild imagination.

He climbed furniture, swung from doorframes, and filled notebooks with drawings.

When life felt overwhelming, he found comfort in anime and comics.

Those stories gave him a sense of control, where the misunderstood became powerful.

Now, at 20 years old, Love isnt just one of the most electrifying players in college football.

Hes also the creator of Jeremonstar, a comic book hes been building with his father and a team of artists for years.

For Love, the project is more than just ink on paper.

Its the story of his own battles, on and off the field, and the message he wants to share with kids who feel like they dont fit in.

From the Backyard to the Big Stage Loves story always had a superhero flavor.

At just six years old, he took a handoff in a pee wee football game, cut once, and raced 80 yards for a touchdown.

His speed and strength stood out instantly.

By eighth grade, he was dunking basketballs.

At Christian Brothers College High School, he became a four-star football recruit.

But the path wasnt smooth.

Love often felt like an outsider.

He was introverted, sometimes restless in school, and gravitated toward solitary hobbies.

Anime and comics became his escape.

Shows like Naruto and Dragon Ball Z offered heroes who were underestimated, misunderstood, and stronger than anyone realized.

People thought I was weird, Love admitted.

I didnt really have friends.

I didnt like to talk to people.

I liked to play by myself.

Those struggles, he realized, were part of his origin story.

Just like the characters he admired, his difference was actually his strength.

The Making of Jeremonstar Loves father, Jason, an Army veteran and lifelong comic book fan, first floated the idea of creating a story together during Jeremiyahs junior year of high school.

At first, they imagined wild powers and fantastical creatures.

But Love wasnt satisfied.

He didnt just want another superhero.

He wanted something real, something that reflected his own battles.

So they scrapped the first draft and started over.

Jeremiyah killed the first project, Jason recalled.

That broke my heart.

But it showed me how dedicated he was to doing this the right way.

They enlisted Chris Walker, a creative director with experience at Marvel and DC Comics, who helped refine the story.

Together, they built Jeremonstar: a hero whose powers are speed, willpower, and resilience, traits lifted directly from Loves life.

The book isnt a cash grab or a gimmick.

Its a passion project born from years of brainstorming, sketching, and late-night discussions.

Love even turned down pitches from artists who saw dollar signs instead of his vision.

This is not about money, Love said.

I want people to connect with it.

I want kids like me to see it and feel like they can be heroes too.

Notre Dame Star Balancing Football and Creativity On the field, Love has already carved out a name for himself.

Last season, he racked up more than 1,300 yards and 19 touchdowns, helping Notre Dame reach the national championship game.

Even in the biggest moments, though, his body reminded him he was human.

Battling a knee injury, he was limited in the title loss to Ohio State.

I didnt have all my superpowers, Love said.

I had the will, but sometimes, will isnt enough.

Off the field, that drive to improve carried into his art.

Every detail of Jeremonstarmattered.

The characters, the story arcs, even the way the panels looked, all had to align with his message.

Just as he attacks workouts and practices with focus, he poured the same energy into his comic.

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dames head coach, sees the project as proof that athletes can thrive outside of football.

People are going to read this and understand you can be more than a football player, Freeman said.

Jeremiyah is a perfect reflection of that.

Why Jeremonstar Matters For Love, the comic is more than entertainment, its a lifeline for kids who feel overlooked.

He knows what its like to be called different, to prefer quiet to crowds, to wrestle with challenges that arent always visible.

By putting his story into art, he hopes to reach people who need to hear the same thing he once did: Being yourself is enough.

There are tons of kids like me, and they feel down about who they are, Love said.

I want to communicate that its OK.

Be you, and big things can happen.

The Superhero Off the Field At Notre Dame, Loves teammates know him as more than a running back.

Some remember him at a team retreat, surprising everyone by sitting at a piano and filling the room with music.

Others see the quiet competitor who locks into challenges, whether its practice drills or creative projects.

His father calls it his dual identity: Jeremiyah the introvert, and Jeremonstar the extrovert.

On Saturdays, hes the player hurdling defenders in front of 80,000 fans.

Off the field, hes the thoughtful artist piecing together a comic that carries his truth.

Through hardship, you find yourself, Jason said.

And if you prevail, in my eyes, youre a superhero.

What Comes Next Jeremonstar is set to release in late September.

The Loves hope its just the beginning, a series that expands beyond one character and shows athletes telling their stories in creative ways.

Already, fans are asking when they can get a copy.

Meanwhile, Love is focused on staying healthy, improving his game, and leading Notre Dame back into the national title race.

His goals arent measured in stats.

For him, its about growth, both as a player and as a person.

I just want to get to know myself better as a football player, he said.

And if we win it all, great.

If not, thats OK, too.

I just want to be the best me.

Maybe thats what makes him different.

Love isnt chasing fame or hype.

Hes chasing something more meaningful: the chance to tell his story, inspire others, and remind people that strength doesnt always look the same.

And in that way, both on the field and in the pages of his comic, Jeremiyah Love is already a superhero.

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