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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.
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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 successful defensive line stunts, how a team has to stick together through tough moments, his godson Brayden Parks being recruited by the Irish, his appreciation for Lou Holtz, continuing to be involved with the ND community and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (31:39).
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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 from Marcus Freeman's press conference
• How good this ND offense can become
• What the Irish defense can prove against Arkansas
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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.
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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 scouting report of 2027 WR target Julius Jones Jr., what he's seen from ND's receiving corps, the process of his oldest son choosing to attend Blair Academy in New Jersey, his experience in youth football coaching and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (33:34).
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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 Ash finds the right formula?
Which upcoming opponents pose the biggest challenges to the Irish defense?
Where does Marcus Freeman go from here as head coach?
Recruiting buzz and takeaways from a huge visit weekend
Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.
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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.
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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 role of a captain after a loss, his evaluation of Notre Dame LB commit Ja'Kobe Clapper, Al Golden's debut as defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, Boiman's involvement with football and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (28:01).
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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 concerns that could continue to be exposed.
In this episode:
• Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference
• Players who should rebound for the Irish
• The biggest concerns about Notre Dame's team
• What to expect from Texas A&M
• The latest Notre Dame recruiting buzz
Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.
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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, undergoing a knee replacement at 27 years old, the support of his family and wife, feeling disconnected with former teammates, advice for others struggling and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (37:19).
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Read more about Trevor Ruhland's experience in a three-part series with Blue & Gold:
https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/news/former-notre-dame-trevor-ruhland-shares-struggle-with-eating-disorder/
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 RB Jeremiyah Love — we’ve got you covered.
In this episode:
• How Notre Dame should maximize its early bye week
• Why Texas A&M presents a very different challenge on Sept. 13
• Is Miami better than we thought?
Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.
Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack
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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.
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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 at right guard, what to do when Charles Jagusah returns, why Anthonie Knapp stayed at left tackle, right tackle Aamil Wagner's physical improvement, the Miami rivalry, team captains on the offensive line and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (33:23).
Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack
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Watch Aaron Taylor's Trench Life interview with Joe Rudolph at the link below:
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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 Irish up against in Miami Gardens, Fla.?
They discussed:
• Final depth chart predictions ahead of Tuesday's official program release
• Notre Dame's biggest strengths heading into Sunday's game
• What the Irish should be most concerned about internally
• What to expect from this Miami team
• The latest Notre Dame recruiting updates with an appearance from Mike Singer
• Predictions for the 2025 season
Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.
Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack
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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.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (23:08).
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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 a sign of real strength at the position?
They discussed:
• How OC Mike Denbrock is evolving the offense to fit the QB duel
• Latest updates on position battles, including right guard
• Why Jeremiyah Love could be the key in the kick return game
• Special teams buzz, including coverage units and returners
• Quotes and takeaways from Denbrock and DC Chris Ash
• The latest Notre Dame recruiting updates
Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.
Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack
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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.
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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:
• The impact of lost seasons for RB Kedren Young and TE Kevin Bauman
• Which positions Notre Dame can least afford an injury
• How the quarterback competition continues to play out
• Developments on Notre Dame's offensive and defensive lines
• If the wide receiver improvement feels real
• And the latest in recruiting with a commitment from three-star DT Elijah Golden
Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.
Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack
Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT.
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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 opener vs. Miami
They discussed:
• QB depth chart breakdown — who’s rising, who’s fading?
• Early camp surprises and potential breakout players
• Return game contenders to watch
• Names they’re buying stock in for a big fall
• The latest buzz on Notre Dame recruiting
Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.
Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT.
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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 during camp
• Questions they have for head coach Marcus Freeman
Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.
Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT.
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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 include:
• The most intense position battles beyond QB
• Freshmen poised to make an impact
• Top contenders in the return game
• The best comeback stories from injury
• The latest Notre Dame recruiting buzz
Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.
Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT.
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