Recruiting guru Tom Lemming joined a special live edition of the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss Notre Dame football recruiting from every angle. Lemming covered Notre Dame’s 2026 signees, what positions ND could target in the transfer portal, early names to know in the 2027 class and answered questions live from viewers.Tune in Monday at 7 p.m. ES…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 9 Notre Dame's outlook following a 49-20 win at Stanford. The Irish (10-2) finished the regular season with 10 consecutive wins and will wait until Sunday to learn their College Football Playoff fate.In this episode:• What matters and what doesn…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 9 Notre Dame's 49-20 road win over Stanford. How did the Irish control the Cardinal? Let them explain.Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and team updates — all…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 9 Notre Dame's outlook following a 70-7 win over Syracuse. The Irish (9-2) will take their final step in the playoff race when they play at Stanford (4-7) on Saturday.In this episode:• The latest injury and personnel updates from Marcus Freeman’…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 9 Notre Dame's 70-7 home win over Syracuse. How did the Irish destroy the Orange? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates — all s…

Record-holding former Notre Dame running back Allen Pinkett (1982-85) joined the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss Notre Dame's 2025 season, the hardest part of his ND experience, what he finds so special about Irish running back Jeremiyah Love, how Love compares to the best backs in program history, the unselfishness of Love and fellow running back …

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 9 Notre Dame's outlook following a 37-15 win at Pitt. The Irish (8-2) will take their next step in the playoff race when they host Syracuse (3-7) on Saturday.In this episode:• Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference• Areas of confidence…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 9 Notre Dame's 37-15 road victory over No. 22 Pitt. How did the Irish beat the Panthers? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates …

Former CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss if Notre Dame belongs in the College Football Playoff field, why so many folks are bothered by ND's independence once again, how many schools could pull off being an independent in college football, the fairness of the College Football Playoff r…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 9 Notre Dame's outlook following a 49-10 win over Navy. The Irish (7-2) will take their next step in a playoff race when they play at No. 23 Pittsburgh (7-2) on Saturday.In this episode:• Latest injury and personnel updates from Marcus Freeman’s…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 10 Notre Dame's 49-10 home victory over Navy. How did the Irish beat the Midshipmen? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates — al…

Former Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss how he navigated his lone season with the Irish in 2024, the severity of his groin injury, how long it impacted him, the challenge of practicing while dealing with pain, his experience making the game-winning field goal in the College Football Playoff semifinal against P…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 10 Notre Dame's outlook following a 25-10 win at Boston College. The Irish (6-2) will take their next step in a playoff race when they host Navy (7-1) on Saturday night.In this episode:Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conferenceIf the strug…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 12 Notre Dame's 25-10 road victory over Boston College. How did the Irish beat the Eagles? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp update…

Pro Football Focus analyst Dalton Wasserman discusses Notre Dame's RB duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, why QB CJ Carr has been so impressive, if ND's wide receivers are improved from last season, why the Irish offensive line hasn't graded particularly well, if competition level matters in PFF grades, the difficulty of grading offensive lin…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 12 Notre Dame's outlook following an off weekend. Former ND head coach Brian Kelly was fired at LSU, which opens another job at a program that could covet current ND head coach Marcus Freeman.In this episode:• Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's pre…

Dane Brugler, NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss how he watches a college football season, how CB Leonard Moore and QB CJ Carr have grabbed his attention despite not being draft eligible next year, why Jadarian Price could be a valuable running back in the 2026 NFL Draft, what makes Jeremiyah Love his clea…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 12 Notre Dame's outlook following a 34-24 win over USC. The Irish (5-2) have entered their second bye week before starting the November stretch at Boston College (1-6).In this episode:• Priorities for Notre Dame's off week• The toughest challeng…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 13 Notre Dame's 34-24 home victory over No. 20 USC. How did the Irish beat the Trojans? 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…

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 H…

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 person…

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 —…

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 …

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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…

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 coach…

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 a…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 22 Notre Dame's 56-13 road victory over Arkansas. How did the Irish blow out the Razorbacks? 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 up…

Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Chris Zorich (1987-90) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss the biggest surprise in Notre Dame's 1-2 start, head coach Marcus Freeman's praise for Zorich, how Zorich would impact this team, the signs of progress he saw in the Purdue game, his perception of defensive coordinator Chris Ash, what's required for…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 22 Notre Dame's outlook following a 56-30 win over Purdue on Saturday. The Irish head to Arkansas this weekend to play a prolific offense led by quarterback Taylen Green.Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.In this episode:• Takeaways…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 24 Notre Dame's 56-30 victory over Purdue in Notre Dame Stadium. How did the Irish pull away from the Boilermakers? Let them explain.Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, i…

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Bobby Brown (1995-99) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss ND's 0-2 start to the season, his level of concern for the Irish, his perspective of ND's pass defense, if he preferred to play against man or zone coverage, his faith in head coach Marcus Freeman, the first impressions of quarterback CJ Carr, his scouti…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what went wrong in Notre Dame's loss to Texas A&M, what’s next, and whether the Irish can still fight their way back into the College Football Playoff conversation.In this episode:Can Notre Dame’s offense carry the defense while coordinator Chris As…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from Notre Dame's 41-40 loss to Texas A&M in Notre Dame Stadium. How did the No. 16 Aggies manage to beat the No. 8 Irish? Let them explain.Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, int…

Former Notre Dame linebacker Rocky Boiman (1998-2001) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss Notre Dame's performance against Miami, his perspective of the Irish defense, how a new system impacts linebackers, what realistic improvement could look like against Texas A&M, the challenge of defending a mobile quarterback like A&M's Marcel Reed, the …

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 8 Notre Dame football's return from a bye week to prepare for a clash with No. 16 Texas A&M in Notre Dame Stadium. They'll evaluate who the Irish really are from expected improvement coming out of the season-opening loss to Miami to lingering co…

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Trevor Ruhland (2015-19) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss ND's loss to Miami, how the Irish offensive line performed, the difficulty of communicating in a hostile environment, the play of QB CJ Carr, Ruhland's struggle and recovery from an eating disorder, his search for purpose after his playing career,…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James map out Notre Dame's road to redemption after the Miami loss on Sunday night and answer the laundry list of questions, including yours. From the next steps in rookie QB CJ Carr’s development, to much-needed fixes in the trenches, to the puzzling under-usage of…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from Notre Dame's 27-24 loss at Miami on Sunday night. How did the No. 10 Hurricanes manage to beat the No. 6 Irish? Let them explain.Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interview…

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Aaron Taylor (1990-93) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his interview with Notre Dame offensive line coach Joe Rudolph for his new Trench Life show, the influence Joe Moore still has at Notre Dame, his expectations for this Irish offensive line, the possible rotation of Sullivan Absher and Guerby Lambert…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James get you ready for No. 6 Notre Dame's season opener at No. 10 Miami. The Irish will play in Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday with a chance to make a statement.What does Notre Dame football need to get ironed out in the final week of preparation? And what are the Iri…

Former Notre Dame quarterback Tony Rice (1987-89) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his playing against Miami, Notre Dame's national championship drought, how to stay ready as a backup quarterback, his advice for new starter CJ Carr, head coach Marcus Freeman's leadership, the impact of Proposition 48, his life beyond Notre Dame and more.Th…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James take you inside Notre Dame Football’s quarterback showdown — a high-stakes battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey that’s barreling toward a photo finish.Why hasn’t Marcus Freeman named a starter following Sunday’s intrasquad scrimmage? Is it a red flag — or …

Eric Hansen and Tyler James are preparing to debut the third version of their long-running podcast. The first episode of the Third & Gold Podcast will be released next week. It will be available with video on YouTube and with audio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast platforms.The previous video and audio feeds should still work, b…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the latest from Notre Dame football's preseason training camp. From injury news to the ongoing quarterback competition, they deliver insider analysis and key takeaways as the Irish prepare for the season opener at Miami on Aug. 31.They discussed:• T…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down everything you need to know from Notre Dame football’s first week of preseason training camp. From the quarterback competition to depth chart risers, they deliver insider analysis and key takeaways as the Irish prepare for their Aug. 31 season opene…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what they expect to learn from Notre Dame football's first preseason practices starting Thursday.They discussed:• How to evaluate early preseason glimpses• What they want to spend time focusing on• Which positions could change their expectations dur…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down everything you need to know as Notre Dame football’s training camp opens July 31. From the quarterback battle to depth chart projections, they shared insider predictions for the Irish heading into the Aug. 31 season opener vs. Miami.Other topics inc…

New Notre Dame Women's Basketball Center Malaya Cowles Talks Irish Outlook, Summer Transition & Giving BackBlue & Gold’s Eric Hansen sits down with new Notre Dame women’s basketball center Malaya Cowles, a 6-foot-3 grad transfer from Wake Forest, for an exclusive interview. Cowles reflects on her summer experience since joining the Irish, shares he…

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton joins Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen for a special live edition of Football Never Sleeps. With training camp around the corner, they break down the latest reshuffle on Notre Dame’s offensive line — including what Charles Jagusah’s recovery timeline might look like — and why this unit could still rank among …