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Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James

Blue & Gold

300 episodes

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

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  1. Football Never Sleeps: Bold predictions and Notre Dame's College Football Playoff outlook after the bye

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 361

    Can No. 5 Notre Dame football reinvent itself after its stunning loss to BYU and make a run at the College Football Playoff? With the bye week behind them, Marcus Freeman and the Irish enter a pivotal five-game…

  2. Third & Gold: Jack Soble on Notre Dame's BYU fallout and the issues that must be addressed

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 360

    Blue & Gold beat writer Jack Soble discusses Notre Dame’s performance in the loss to BYU, the fan reaction to it, if he’s more concerned about the offense or defense moving forward, the play of ND’s secondary, the thin…

  3. Football Never Sleeps: How Notre Dame recovers from disappointing loss at BYU

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 359

    Notre Dame football stumbled on the big stage with a loss at BYU on Saturday night. Now both teams are in the AP’s top 5 — No. 2 BYU and No. 4 Notre Dame — but the pressure on the Irish will be greater with a smaller…

  4. Third & Gold: Tom Lemming on Notre Dame quarterback recruiting and talent in Chicago

    · 46 min · Episode 358

    Tom Lemming, legendary recruiting analyst for Prep Football Report, discusses Notre Dame's 2026 season, how BYU has built its program, if Notre Dame made a mistake in the 2025 quarterback recruiting cycle with Bear…

  5. Football Never Sleeps: The BYU showdown and a midseason report among Notre Dame's playoff push

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 357

    No. 2 Notre Dame football enters the second half of the 2026 season unbeaten, but how close are the Irish to becoming a national championship-caliber team? With a top-10 showdown against No. 8 BYU looming Saturday…

  6. Third & Gold: Dalton Wasserman on Notre Dame's NFL Draft prospects for 2027 and beyond

    · 53 min · Episode 356

    Dalton Wasserman, a college football and NFL Draft analyst, discusses Notre Dame matching expectations so far this season, how CJ Carr stacks up against the top quarterback prospects for next year's NFL Draft, Leonard…

  7. Football Never Sleeps: How Notre Dame can avoid a letdown before big matchup at BYU

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 355

    Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what Notre Dame accomplished at North Carolina, how it can avoid a letdown against Stanford and what the Irish need to establish before the big trip to BYU. Topics…

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

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 354

    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…

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

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 353

    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…

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

    · 53 min · Episode 352

    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…

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

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 351

    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…

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

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 350

    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…

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

    · 58 min · Episode 349

    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…

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

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 348

    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…

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

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 347

    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…

  16. Third & Gold: Aaron Taylor on Lambeau Field memories and Notre Dame's offensive line

    · 49 min · Episode 346

    Aaron Taylor, a former Notre Dame offensive lineman (1990-93) and Green Bay Packer (1994-97), discusses being able to return to Lambeau Field to watch the Irish on Sunday, his time in Green Bay as a player, how ND's…

  17. Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame game week is FINALLY here

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 345

    Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down everything you need to know heading into the season opener. Topics include: • Updates from head coach Marcus Freeman's press conference • The latest depth chart and…

  18. Third & Gold: Jim Flanigan on Notre Dame, Green Bay and raising sons who are following his path

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 344

    Jim Flanagan, former Notre Dame defensive lineman (1990-93) and Green Bay Packer (2001), discusses watching his son James, a sophomore tight end for the Irish, play in Notre Dame Stadium and Lambeau Field, how Jim…

  19. Football Never Sleeps: Post-camp predictions for Notre Dame's 2026 season

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 343

    Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the latest developments for the Irish and take a shot at some 2026 season predictions. Topics include: • The latest personnel updates following preseason camp •…

  20. Third & Gold: Jim Lefebvre on Notre Dame-Green Bay ties ahead of Shamrock Series season opener

    · 49 min · Episode 342

    Jim Lefebvre, executive director of the Knute Rockne Memorial Society, author of Loyal Sons and Coach For A Nation and a columnist for Blue & Gold Illustrated, discusses the Rockne-Lambeau Football Festival in Green…

  21. Football Never Sleeps | Notre Dame Football Training Camp: Injuries, Breakouts & Position Battles

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 341

    Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the biggest developments from Notre Dame training camp, including linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa’s return to contact following ACL surgery, what a camp-ending…

  22. Football Never Sleeps: First impressions from Notre Dame’s start to fall camp

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 340

    Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss Notre Dame’s first few practices of preseason camp and break down what matters from what we’ve learned. Topics include: • Top takeaways from three practice viewing…

  23. Football Never Sleeps: Top storylines as Notre Dame football training camp kicks off

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 339

    Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and guest co-host Jack Soble break down the biggest Notre Dame football storylines entering fall camp, including the most important position battles, players to watch, recruiting updates and…

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

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 338

    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…

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

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 337

    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…

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

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 336

    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…

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

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 335

    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…

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

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 334

    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…

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

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 333

    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…

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

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 332

    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…

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

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 331

    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…

  32. Football Never Sleeps: Getting to know Notre Dame's six summer arrivals

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 330

    Notre Dame football players are arriving back on campus this week, and that includes the new additions from high school and the transfer portal. Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the present and…

  33. Football Never Sleeps: Identifying Notre Dame's coaching priorities entering 2026 season

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 329

    The FBS recruiting calendar shifted into a dead period on Sunday, and the Notre Dame football coaching staff can catch their breath over the next several days. A busy June awaits with camps, official visits for the…

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

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 328

    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…

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

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 327

    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,…

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

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 326

    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…

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

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 325

    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…

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

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 324

    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: •…

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

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 323

    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: •…

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

    · 56 min · Episode 322

    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…

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

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 321

    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…

  42. Football Never Sleeps: Who has the most to gain in Notre Dame's final weeks of spring practice?

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 320

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what they want to see from the Irish in the last three weeks of spring football. Topics include: • Marcus Freeman’s…

  43. Third & Gold: Matt Shelton on writing a book, overcoming adversity as a Notre Dame wide receiver

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 319

    Former Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Shelton (2001-05) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his book, Rising Thru Every Fall, why he felt compelled to share his story, how he stayed motivated as a young player,…

  44. Football Never Sleeps: Breakout players, QB buzz and early surprises in Notre Dame spring practice

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 318

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the first third of Notre Dame's spring football practices. Topics include: • QB1 CJ Carr’s development and how the QB2…

  45. Third & Gold: Mike Golic Jr. on spring excitement for Notre Dame football

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 317

    Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. (2008-12), who co-hosts Golic & Golic and The Echoes, joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his investment in ND's spring practices this year, which spring was…

  46. Football Never Sleeps: First impressions from Notre Dame’s spring start

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 316

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss their first impressions from Notre Dame's start to spring practice. Topics include: • Biggest takeaways from the spring…

  47. Football Never Sleeps: Preparing for a big spring for Notre Dame football, recruiting

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 315

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the first impressions they're looking for when Notre Dame starts spring practice. Topics include: • Stories and…

  48. Third & Gold: Trevor Ruhland on the challenges of spring practices at Notre Dame

    · 52 min · Episode 314

    Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Trevor Ruhland (2015-19) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss the response to sharing his struggles and recovery from an eating disorder after college and the search for meaning…

  49. Football Never Sleeps: Can Notre Dame football “Leave No Doubt” in 2026?

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 313

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss if Notre Dame can start proving its "Leave No Doubt" manta right this spring. Topics include: • What the Irish can do…

  50. Football Never Sleeps: Former Notre Dame players make noise at NFL Combine

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 312

    In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the NFL Combine, meeting another new Notre Dame coach and the early enrolled freshmen on offense. Topics include: • How…

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