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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. 1d ago

    Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame stays red hot on recruiting trail with defensive linemen

    Blue & Gold's Tyler James and Mike Singer recap the latest recruiting victories for Notre Dame defensive line coach Charlie Partridge: 2027 DT Brayden Parks and 2028 DE Darieon Prescott. They'll attempt to put in context the elite recruiting run the Irish are experiencing. Topics include: • The importance of the additions of Parks and Prescott • Has anyone had a better start as a recruiter at ND than Partridge? • The most impressive parts of ND's 2027 class • What needs the Irish may still address • Expectations for the 2028 class Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Order Blue & Gold Illustrated's 2026 Notre Dame Football Preview magazine here: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/notre-dame-football-preview-magazine Order BGI's upcoming 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? 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.

    Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame stays red hot on recruiting trail with defensive linemen

  2. Jul 21

    Football Never Sleeps: Can Notre Dame land Brayden Parks & keep its 2027 recruiting class rolling?

    Can Notre Dame football continue its recruiting surge by landing four-star defensive tackle Brayden Parks? The Chicago-area standout, an Oregon and Notre Dame target, will announce his college decision on July 23, and Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what his commitment could mean for Marcus Freeman's already elite 2027 recruiting class. The show also examines the offseason development of Notre Dame stars CJ Carr and Leonard Moore, where Marcus Freeman ranks among college football's top coaches, and whether Brian Kelly's latest media tour changes the way Notre Dame fans view his legacy. Topics include: • Notre Dame vs. Oregon in the battle for Brayden Parks • Can Notre Dame climb to the No. 1 2027 recruiting class? • Marcus Freeman's place in ESPN's college football coach rankings • How CJ Carr and Leonard Moore elevated their games this offseason • Will Brian Kelly's latest comments reshape his Notre Dame narrative? Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Order Blue & Gold Illustrated's 2026 Notre Dame Football Preview magazine here: https://bluegoldonline.com/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air 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.

    Football Never Sleeps: Can Notre Dame land Brayden Parks & keep its 2027 recruiting class rolling?

  3. Jul 14

    Football Never Sleeps: The best Notre Dame offensive lines we've covered

    Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James look back on Notre Dame's best offensive lines since they've been covering the Irish and how the 2026 unit could stack up against the elite lines. Topics include: • The top five offensive lines Eric and Tyler have covered • What those units have in common • The potential of the 2026 offensive line and what needs to happen to be considered among the best • LB Roman Igwebuike's commitment to Notre Dame • The latest buzz on the football program and its recruiting efforts Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Order Blue & Gold Illustrated's 2026 Notre Dame Football Preview magazine here: https://bluegoldonline.com/ More details about ZenAI: http://bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_bandg Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air 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.

    Football Never Sleeps: The best Notre Dame offensive lines we've covered

  4. Jul 7

    Football Never Sleeps | Notre Dame football’s past decommitments: Is the sky ever really falling?

    Notre Dame football recruiting took an unexpected turn when four-star 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri committed to the Irish and then decommitted less than a week later before flipping to Oklahoma. Meanwhile, three other prospects have left Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class, even as the Irish remain on pace to challenge last year's No. 2 national recruiting ranking. Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James examine the history of Notre Dame recruiting decommitments, the biggest flips into and out of the Irish program during the Brian Kelly and Marcus Freeman eras, and what those moves ultimately meant for Notre Dame football. Topics include: • How past quarterback decommitments played out under Brian Kelly and Marcus Freeman • The biggest Notre Dame recruiting decommitments and whether their long-term impact was overstated • Key recruiting flips that strengthened the Irish roster • What's next for Notre Dame recruiting and the 2027 class • The latest Notre Dame football buzz with training camp less than a month away Plus, they answered a lot of questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Order Blue & Gold Illustrated's 2026 Notre Dame Football Preview magazine here: https://bluegoldonline.com/ More details about ZenAI: http://bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_bandg Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air 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.

    Football Never Sleeps | Notre Dame football’s past decommitments: Is the sky ever really falling?

  5. Jun 30

    Football Never Sleeps: Marcus Freeman's biggest recruiting victory yet?

    Notre Dame football continues to expand its 2027 recruiting class with big additions under head coach Marcus Freeman. Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the latest commitments and weigh their importance. Topics include: • Is five-star OL Albert Simien's the most impressive recruiting victory of the Freeman era? • The rest of Freeman's most impressive recruiting victories • Slivers of summer intel • EA Sports' ranking of Notre Dame players • The latest recruiting buzz Plus, they answered a lot of questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Order Blue & Gold Illustrated's 2026 Notre Dame Football Preview magazine here: https://bluegoldonline.com/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air 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.

    Football Never Sleeps: Marcus Freeman's biggest recruiting victory yet?

  6. Jun 23

    Football Never Sleeps: CJ Carr’s place in Notre Dame history, Brady Quinn’s take & recruiting buzz

    The offseason debate about where Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr ranks among college football’s best entering the 2026 season will eventually give way to a bigger question: How will history remember him among the great Irish quarterbacks?  Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down Carr’s trajectory, the challenges of comparing Notre Dame QBs across different eras, and what former Irish star Brady Quinn thinks about Carr’s Heisman Trophy potential. They’ll also dive into the latest Notre Dame football recruiting news after another major official visit weekend and explain why elite coaching remains critical as the Irish stockpile talent. Topics include:• Where CJ Carr’s production could place him among Notre Dame’s all-time quarterbacks — and why context matters• Brady Quinn’s assessment of Carr and his Heisman Trophy outlook• Why elite coaching must match Notre Dame’s rising talent level• How opposing defensive coordinators could try to slow down the Irish offense in 2026• Notre Dame recruiting updates, Irish Invasion takeaways and the latest program buzz Plus, they answered a lot of 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 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.

    Football Never Sleeps: CJ Carr’s place in Notre Dame history, Brady Quinn’s take & recruiting buzz

  7. Jun 16

    Football Never Sleeps: When was the last time Notre Dame's preseason expectations were this high?

    Notre Dame's summer sessions are underway as preseason expectations for the Irish continue to build. Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the last time the expectations were this high for the Irish and why that's the case. Topics include: • Context for ND's 2026 expectations • ND's improving blue-chip ratio • If the 2027 recruiting class could be better than 2026 • The latest recruiting buzz Plus, they answered a lot of 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 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.

    Football Never Sleeps: When was the last time Notre Dame's preseason expectations were this high?

  8. Jun 9

    Football Never Sleeps: Way-too-early Notre Dame football 2026 predictions

    Notre Dame's summer program is officially underway, making it the perfect time to look ahead and make some way-too-early predictions for the 2026 season.  Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the Irish's outlook, the evolving QB2 competition, Pete Bevacqua's comments on the Protect College Sports Act and the latest recruiting developments coming out of Irish Invasion weekend on this week's live edition of Football Never Sleeps. Topics include: • Notre Dame's regular-season record and postseason outlook • Team MVP, breakout player and upset alert • What the Protect College Sports Act could mean for Notre Dame and college football • How the three-man QB2 battle could play out behind CJ Carr • Recruiting updates, Irish Invasion takeaways 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 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.

    Football Never Sleeps: Way-too-early Notre Dame football 2026 predictions
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