Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James

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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. Third & Gold: Lou Holtz on Notre Dame-USC rivalry memories and his lasting Irish legacy

    16 MIN AGO

    Third & Gold: Lou Holtz on Notre Dame-USC rivalry memories and his lasting Irish legacy

    Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz (1986-96) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his memories of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry, the importance of it remaining an annual game, his time at Arkansas and NC State, what he thinks of Irish quarterback CJ Carr, why he still travels back to ND, his relationship with head coach Marcus Freeman, when Holtz came to love ND, if the Irish will win a national championship under Freeman, his lasting impact on former players and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (30:05). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first week of an annual subscription for just $1! Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/

    57 min
  2. Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame vs. USC | CJ Carr, Irish Defense & CFP Push

    2 DAYS AGO

    Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame vs. USC | CJ Carr, Irish Defense & CFP Push

    On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 13 Notre Dame heading into a Saturday night showdown with No. 20 USC. The Irish are riding a defensive surge and the emergence of redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr as one of the nation’s top playmakers. In this episode: • Key injury and personnel updates from Marcus Freeman’s Monday press conference • How the Irish and Trojans match up on both sides of the ball • Where Notre Dame stands in the College Football Playoff race • Midseason statistical deep dive — strengths and growth areas • Five players who could decide the back half of the season Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for $1 for the first week of an annual subscription 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

    1h 2m
  3. Postgame Takeaways: Notre Dame defense continues ascent in win over NC State

    4 DAYS AGO

    Postgame Takeaways: Notre Dame defense continues ascent in win over NC State

    Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 16 Notre Dame's 36-7 home victory over NC State. How did the Irish beat the Wolfpack? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates — all season long. Catch Football Never Sleeps live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Postgame Takeaways" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames

    19 min
  4. Third & Gold: Tom Zbikowski on solving coverage issues and coaching high school football

    6 DAYS AGO

    Third & Gold: Tom Zbikowski on solving coverage issues and coaching high school football

    Former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski (2003-07) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss the start of Notre Dame's season, the difficulties in adjusting to new coverages, handling defensive coordinator transitions, the importance of player leadership through struggles, his impression of ND quarterback CJ Carr, his first year as the head coach of St. Patrick High School in Chicago, the difference between coaching high schoolers and college players, reflecting on his Notre Dame career and 20 years since the Bush Push game and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (29:06). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first week of an annual subscription for just $1! Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/

    51 min
  5. Football Never Sleeps: Finding sustainability in Notre Dame's defensive improvement

    7 OCT

    Football Never Sleeps: Finding sustainability in Notre Dame's defensive improvement

    On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 16 Notre Dame's outlook following a 28-7 win over Boise State. The Irish (3-2) will host NC State (4-2) in Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. In this episode: • Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference • How much Notre Dame's defense has improved • What the Irish defense can replicate moving forward • What to expect from NC State • The latest Notre Dame recruiting buzz Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: 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

    1h 5m
  6. Postgame Takeaways: Notre Dame's defense shuts down Boise State

    5 OCT

    Postgame Takeaways: Notre Dame's defense shuts down Boise State

    Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 21 Notre Dame's 28-7 home victory over Boise State. How did the Irish beat the Broncos? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates — all season long. Catch Football Never Sleeps live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Postgame Takeaways" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames

    17 min
  7. Third & Gold: Lamar Mickey remains grateful for Notre Dame as Jaden Mickey returns with Boise State

    2 OCT

    Third & Gold: Lamar Mickey remains grateful for Notre Dame as Jaden Mickey returns with Boise State

    Lamar Mickey, father of former Notre Dame cornerback Jaden Mickey, joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his son’s upcoming return to Notre Dame Stadium with Boise State, Jaden's health following a scary collision in last weekend’s game against App State, how difficult it was for Jaden to step away from ND’s team last season, the way ND’s coaching staff has treated the Mickey family, the importance of him graduating from ND, how Jaden ended up at Boise State after initially committing to transfer to Cal, the experience of watching the College Football Playoff last season, how Lamar is helping others following the passing of his wife in late 2023 and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (40:10). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 💸Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Check out Lamar Mickey’s book, “by myself”: https://www.drlamarmickey.com/books

    1h 7m
  8. Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame's next step toward the playoff

    30 SEPT

    Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame's next step toward the playoff

    On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 21 Notre Dame's outlook following a 56-13 dismantling of Arkansas — even without top defender Leonard Moore. Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. In this episode: • How the Irish defense can build on the Arkansas win vs. elite passing attacks • Leonard Moore’s return: How should the secondary rotation look? • Pass rush progress: Was it a breakthrough or a one-off? • Can the offense carry the defense as it matures? • Five emerging Irish players ready for bigger roles Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: 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

    1h 5m
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