Dove went on to greater athletic feats at the University of Notre Dame, where he was a three-year starter at the end, from 1940 to 1942. He was a consensus All-American in his final two seasons.
After his initial years at the University of Notre Dame, Dove excelled further in athletics, becoming a consistent starter from 1940 to 1942. In his last two seasons, he earned unanimous recognition as an All-American.