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First-rate coverage of Notre Dame football, recruiting and other Fighting Irish sports for Blue & Gold from Eric Hansen and Tyler James.

  1. 2d ago

    Third & Gold: Troy Pride Jr. on Notre Dame's decade of defensive back success and his NFL journey

    Former Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (2016-19) discusses returning to campus for the Michigan State game, his thoughts on ND's current defensive backs, the difficulty of playing nickelback, watching the rise of DB play at ND that started during his Irish career, his experience playing as a freshman in 2016, memorable moments in the 2017 season, watching Julian Love win a Super Bowl, his relationship with Brian Kelly, getting to know Marcus Freeman, his ongoing pursuit to return to the NFL, what he learned about himself through injuries and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (27:33). 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews and updates — all year long. 💸New BlueandGold.com subscribers: Get your first year for 60% off (just $48)!https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/?utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=subscriber_referral&ref=1041164 📗Order BGI's new book — The Gold Standard: The Best of Notre Dame Football, 1976–2025 — here: https://bluegoldonline.com/store/The-Gold-Standard-The-Best-of-Notre-Dame-Football-1976-2025-p838457929 👀 Tune in Monday at 7 p.m. EDT for the next edition of Football Never Sleeps on the Blue & Gold YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NotreDameFightingIrish Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Third & Gold: Troy Pride Jr. on Notre Dame's decade of defensive back success and his NFL journey

  2. 5d ago

    Football Never Sleeps: How Notre Dame can strengthen its College Football Playoff push in October

    No. 3 Notre Dame football completed its first unbeaten September of the Marcus Freeman era. Now the Fighting Irish roll into October looking to raise their ceiling for bigger tests ahead — and ultimately a College Football Playoff and national championship chase in the postseason. Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what Notre Dame still needs to tweak, where the Irish are continuing to build and improve, and which new faces could emerge during a road-heavy October and beyond. Topics include:• Who are some potential “Mr. Octobers” who could emerge from Notre Dame’s reserve ranks and injured list?• What statistical trends still need to be addressed as the Irish move deeper into the 2026 season?• The latest from Marcus Freeman’s press conference as Notre Dame prepares for its road matchup with North Carolina• What Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff path would look like if the regular season ended today• The latest Notre Dame football recruiting buzz and what’s next for the Irish Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ON3 for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/?utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=subscriber_referral&ref=1041164 Order BGI's new book — The Gold Standard: The Best of Notre Dame Football, 1976–2025 — here: https://bluegoldonline.com/store/The-Gold-Standard-The-Best-of-Notre-Dame-Football-1976-2025-p838457929 Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Catch it on Blue & Gold's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@notredamefightingirish Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Football Never Sleeps: How Notre Dame can strengthen its College Football Playoff push in October

  3. Sep 24

    Third & Gold: Mike Singer on Notre Dame's first three games, fan reactions and Champ Monds' injury

    Mike Singer, Notre Dame football recruiting insider for Blue & Gold, discusses how fans are reacting to ND's 3-0 start, how the "Leave No Doubt" mantra is being interpreted, the early season recruiting visitors for the Irish, how QB commit Champ Monds is dealing with a season-ending shoulder injury and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (23:05). 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews and updates — all year long. 💸New BlueandGold.com subscribers: Get your first year for 60% off (just $48)!https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/?utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=subscriber_referral&ref=1041164 📗Order BGI's new book — The Gold Standard: The Best of Notre Dame Football, 1976–2025 — here: https://bluegoldonline.com/store/The-Gold-Standard-The-Best-of-Notre-Dame-Football-1976-2025-p838457929 👀 Tune in Monday at 7 p.m. EDT for the next edition of Football Never Sleeps on the Blue & Gold YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NotreDameFightingIrish   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Third & Gold: Mike Singer on Notre Dame's first three games, fan reactions and Champ Monds' injury

  4. Sep 22

    Football Never Sleeps: What we've learned about Notre Dame through three games

    Notre Dame football moved to 3-0 with a 27-10 victory over Michigan State on Saturday. Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what they've learned about the No. 3 Irish and what needs to be improved to keep the Irish on a national championship path. Topics include:• Key developments in Notre Dame's win over Michigan State• Top takeaways from Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference• What the Irish have established through three games• Where ND should make the most growth in the coming weeks• A quick look ahead at Purdue Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ON3 for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/?utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=subscriber_referral&ref=1041164 Order BGI's new book — The Gold Standard: The Best of Notre Dame Football, 1976–2025 — here: https://bluegoldonline.com/store/The-Gold-Standard-The-Best-of-Notre-Dame-Football-1976-2025-p838457929 Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Catch it on Blue & Gold's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@notredamefightingirish Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Football Never Sleeps: What we've learned about Notre Dame through three games

  5. Sep 17

    Third & Gold: Jessica Smetana on expectations for Notre Dame, revisiting the Michigan State rivalry

    Jessica Smetana, a Notre Dame graduate and podcast cohost of The Echoes and College Football Happy Hour, discusses her expectations for the Irish this season, handling overreactions, the biggest concern in ND's offense, where Michigan State fits among ND's rivals, the buzz building for Miami-Notre Dame, predictions for the end of the season and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (32:30). Check out The Echoes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEchoesNDpod Check out College Football Happy Hour: https://www.youtube.com/@CFBHappyHour 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews and updates — all year long. 💸New BlueandGold.com subscribers: Sign up for an annual subscription and get your first week for just $1! https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/?utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=subscriber_referral&ref=1041164 📗Order BGI's new book — The Gold Standard: The Best of Notre Dame Football, 1976–2025 — here: https://bluegoldonline.com/store/The-Gold-Standard-The-Best-of-Notre-Dame-Football-1976-2025-p838457929 👀 Tune in Monday at 7 p.m. EDT for the next edition of Football Never Sleeps on the Blue & Gold YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NotreDameFightingIrish Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Third & Gold: Jessica Smetana on expectations for Notre Dame, revisiting the Michigan State rivalry

  6. Sep 15

    Football Never Sleeps: How Notre Dame turns national title ambitions into reality

    Notre Dame football is 2-0 and ranked No. 3 in the latest AP Top 25, with Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish continuing their pursuit of a College Football Playoff berth and national championship in 2026. But how does Notre Dame turn its early-season promise into a team capable of winning it all? Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what the Irish still need to tweak, where Notre Dame has made meaningful progress and which new faces could emerge as bigger factors Saturday against Michigan State and beyond. With Notre Dame likely to be a heavy favorite until at least its mid-October road test at BYU, the challenge is about more than simply stacking wins. It’s about continuing to build a championship-caliber team. Topics include:• Which young Notre Dame players who saw action in the 52-0 win over Rice warrant another look against Michigan State?• What early statistical trends should concern Marcus Freeman and the Irish?• The biggest takeaways from Freeman’s latest press conference heading into the Notre Dame-Michigan State rivalry renewal• Could a No. 1-vs.-No. 2 showdown eventually be coming to Notre Dame Stadium?• The latest Notre Dame football recruiting buzz and what’s next for the Irish Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ON3 for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/?utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=subscriber_referral&ref=1041164 Order BGI's new book — The Gold Standard: The Best of Notre Dame Football, 1976–2025 — here: https://bluegoldonline.com/store/The-Gold-Standard-The-Best-of-Notre-Dame-Football-1976-2025-p838457929 Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Catch it on Blue & Gold's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@notredamefightingirish Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Football Never Sleeps: How Notre Dame turns national title ambitions into reality

  7. Sep 10

    Third & Gold: Landon Tengwall on what worked and what didn't work for Notre Dame's offense in opener

    Landon Tengwall, a college football analyst and former Penn State offensive lineman (2021-22), discusses Notre Dame's offensive line performance against Wisconsin, why Anthonie Knapp impressed, what Styles Prescod struggled with, the differences between the two halves of the game, why he didn't like the insert blocks from tight ends, Will Black's starting debut, how ND's defense looked and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (29:49). Check out Landon Tengwall's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@LandonTengwallCFB/ Here's his film review of Notre Dame-Wisconsin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNRaG_vfPhg 💸New BlueandGold.com subscribers: Sign up for an annual subscription and get your first week for just $1! https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/?utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=subscriber_referral&ref=1041164 📗Order BGI's new book — The Gold Standard: The Best of Notre Dame Football, 1976–2025 — here: https://bluegoldonline.com/store/The-Gold-Standard-The-Best-of-Notre-Dame-Football-1976-2025-p838457929 👀 Tune in Monday at 7 p.m. EDT for the next edition of Football Never Sleeps on the Blue & Gold YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NotreDameFightingIrish Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Third & Gold: Landon Tengwall on what worked and what didn't work for Notre Dame's offense in opener

  8. Sep 8

    Football Never Sleeps: What doubts did Notre Dame leave in win against Wisconsin?

    Notre Dame football opened its season Sunday night with a 41-13 win over Wisconsin. Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down ND's slow start that eventually turned into a commanding victory for the No. 4 Irish. Topics include:• Biggest takeaways from the Notre Dame victory• Biggest concerns from the Irish performance• What to expect from ND moving forward• A quick look ahead at Rice Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ON3 for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/?utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=subscriber_referral&ref=1041164 Order BGI's new book — The Gold Standard: The Best of Notre Dame Football, 1976–2025 — here: https://bluegoldonline.com/store/The-Gold-Standard-The-Best-of-Notre-Dame-Football-1976-2025-p838457929 Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Catch it on Blue & Gold's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@notredamefightingirish Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Football Never Sleeps: What doubts did Notre Dame leave in win against Wisconsin?
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