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

An episode of [Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1603749412), 30 Sep 2025, 1 h 05 min.

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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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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