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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. Football Never Sleeps: How the summer will help shape Notre Dame’s 2026 title ambitions

    14H AGO

    Football Never Sleeps: How the summer will help shape Notre Dame’s 2026 title ambitions

    Notre Dame celebrated graduation weekend Sunday, but for the Irish players and coaches still chasing a 2026 national championship, the next phase is already approaching fast. Summer workouts begin in just a couple of weeks, followed shortly by the arrival of Notre Dame’s final June enrollees — and with them, another important step toward shaping one of the most anticipated Notre Dame football seasons in decades. In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the biggest summer storylines inside the program and around college football, from roster development and freshman impact potential to playoff expansion and Notre Dame’s evolving place in the sport’s shifting landscape. Topics include: • The five biggest storylines that could shape Notre Dame’s summer • Which June-enrolling freshmen could make an immediate impact in 2026 • What June really looks like inside the football facility, classroom and recruiting trail • The pros and cons of a potential 24-team College Football Playoff for Notre Dame • Revisiting the Notre Dame-ACC relationship and the latest anonymous complaints • The latest Notre Dame recruitin g news, intel and program buzz Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Preorder Blue & Gold Illustrated's 2026 Notre Dame Football Preview magazine here: https://bluegoldonline.com/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air at a date/time TBD. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 6m
  2. Third & Gold: The latest from Notre Dame recruits at Tom Lemming's Chicago photoshoot

    1D AGO

    Third & Gold: The latest from Notre Dame recruits at Tom Lemming's Chicago photoshoot

    Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen spent time catching up with notable attendees with Notre Dame interest at Tom Lemming's Chicago photoshoot for the Prep Football Report. On this special edition of the Third & Gold Podcast, Hansen spoke with:   • Chicago St. Patrick head coach and former Irish safety Tom Zbikowski (1:15) • Former ND walk-on and football program supporter Peter Schivarelli (16:12) • 2027 DT target Brayden Parks of Brother Rice (31:03) • 2027 DT commit David Folorunsho of St. Patrick (36:19) • 2028 OL target Ben Coleman of Providence Catholic (43:01) • 2028 TE target Grant Bowen of Immaculate Conception (45:45) • 2028 TE target Jack McNamara of Brother Rice (48:40) • 2028 WR target Marshaun Thornton of Mount Carmel (50:58) • 2028 DE target Kameron McGee of Brother Rice (53:40) • 2028 DE target Darieon Prescott of Bolingbrook (56:25) • 2028 DT target Caleb Tucker of Mount Carmel (58:23) • 2028 OL target Wyatt VanBoening of Carmel Catholic (1:01:48) • 2029 OL prospect Piotr Nakonieczny of Mount Carmel (1:04:09) New BlueandGold.com subscribers can sign up for just $1 and get the first year for 50% off! https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 8m
  3. Notre Dame's recruiting run keeps picking up steam | Football Never Sleeps

    MAY 12

    Notre Dame's recruiting run keeps picking up steam | Football Never Sleeps

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James return from vacation to break down the latest developments on the recruiting front. Topics include: • Notre Dame's latest commitments • Upcoming announcements scheduled for Notre Dame targets • Top remaining targets at each position • Kickoff times for Notre Dame's 2026 home games • The latest offseason buzz for the Irish Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 2m
  4. Third & Gold: Al McKellar on helping launch Mike Denbrock's foundation to impact others

    MAY 1

    Third & Gold: Al McKellar on helping launch Mike Denbrock's foundation to impact others

    Al McKellar, president of The Michael & Dianne Denbrock 2nd Chance Foundation 4 Life, discusses the creation of a charitable foundation with the Denbrocks, who it's working to support, his connection to childhood cancer, why football provides such a great platform, his personal football background, his impression of QB CJ Carr, what stood out about seeing the Irish this spring, what makes Mike Denbrock a good offensive coordinator and more.  Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (31:08). Learn more about the 2nd Chance Foundation 4 Life here: https://2cf4l.org/  New BlueandGold.com subscribers can sign up for just $1: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 1m
  5. Football Never Sleeps: The real context behind Notre Dame football’s spring game illusion

    APR 28

    Football Never Sleeps: The real context behind Notre Dame football’s spring game illusion

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Jack Soble focus on takeaways that translate beyond the Saturday's Blue-Gold Game and into the 2026 season. Topics include: • Aneyas Williams’ return and how the running back depth chart could evolve • The real progress QB CJ Carr made this spring — and how the QB2 race is shaping up behind him • Whether CB Jayden Sanders is ready to climb the depth chart this summer • Spring standouts, surprises and momentum shifts • How missing spring pieces reshape the bigger picture heading into fall camp • The latest Notre Dame recruiting news, intel and program buzz Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 6m
  6. Football Never Sleeps: Takeaway's from Notre Dame's jersey scrimmage

    APR 21

    Football Never Sleeps: Takeaway's from Notre Dame's jersey scrimmage

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what happened in Saturday's jersey scrimmage and look ahead to the Blue-Gold Game. Topics include: • Takeaways from the jersey scrimmage • Players who stood out the most • Players who may have disappointed • What to look forward to in Saturday's Blue-Gold Game • The latest Irish recruiting buzz Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 2m
  7. Third & Gold: Dalton Wasserman's on Notre Dame's 2026 NFL Draft prospects and expectations for fall

    APR 17

    Third & Gold: Dalton Wasserman's on Notre Dame's 2026 NFL Draft prospects and expectations for fall

    Dalton Wasserman, NFL and college football analyst and co-host of Preferred Walk-On, discusses the NFL Draft buzz for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, how high he could be selected, if RB Jadarian Price is worth a second-round pick, what to make of WR Malachi Fields' pre-draft impressions, if WR Will Pauling could be drafted, where Eli Raridon falls among TE prospects, possibilities for OL Billy Schrauth and Aamil Wagner, what he likes about the Irish in 2026, QB CJ Carr's potential, the gap between CB Leonard Moore and the rest of the players at his position and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (25:24). New BlueandGold.com subscribers get 50% off the first year of an annual subscription during our spring sale. Deal expires 4/21/26: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 min
  8. Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame's remaining unanswered spring questions

    APR 14

    Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame's remaining unanswered spring questions

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down Notre Dame's offensive line, defensive line and secondary before looking forward to what's ahead this spring. Topics include: • Charles Jagusah’s injury progress and how Notre Dame’s offensive line is developing in his absence • The early impact of new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge • How roles are beginning to take shape in Notre Dame’s defensive backfield • Marty Biagi’s reaction to the new NCAA rule affecting fake punts • The biggest unanswered questions heading into Saturday’s scrimmage • The latest Notre Dame recruiting news, intel and program buzz Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 2m
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