# Football Never Sleeps: What's next for Notre Dame? Transfer portal, roster moves & recruiting

An episode of [Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1603749412), 16 Dec 2025, 1 h 07 min.

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what comes next for Notre Dame football — from roster construction and coaching changes to recruiting momentum and offseason strategy. In this episode: ► Notre Dame’s top transfer portal priorities and roster needs ► Post-Heisman and All-America takeaways: who are the breakout stars for 2026? ► How Notre Dame can maximize development without a College Football Playoff appearance ► Marcus Freeman’s approach to unexpected roster turnover and assistant coaching changes Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. Subscribe 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. EST. 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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