THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame football stuns No. 1 Miami Hurricanes 31-24 in the college football game of the year! On this episode of THE ECHOES, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame vs Miami highlights, CJ Carr's Heisman statement, and how the Notre Dame defense closed out the win. CJ Carr delivered his biggest performance yet for Notre Dame, strengthening his case as the Heisman favorite and sparking the Fighting Irish offense early. The hosts break down Miami Hurricanes football's comeback with two third-quarter touchdowns, the controversial fourth-down catch ruled incomplete after the ball came loose, and Luke Talich's game-changing interception on Miami's next drive that helped Notre Dame hold on 31-24. Plus, Marcus Freeman's viral sideline side-eye of a referee - what really happened on the play - and what this win means for Notre Dame's College Football Playoff run. Subscribe for more Notre Dame football analysis, game recaps, college football highlights and conversations on the Fighting Irish with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball 00:00 Notre Dame’s win over No. 1 Miami: Game of the Year? 06:42 The atmosphere at Notre Dame Stadium 09:20 CJ Carr’s performance and Heisman case 14:50 Miami’s controversial near-touchdown catch 17:40 Luke Talich’s standout game for the defense 22:40 Marcus Freeman’s viral side-eye at the referee 23:09 Notre Dame’s defensive game plan and adjustments 37:16 Miami’s comeback and Talich’s game-changing interception 51:16 How Notre Dame won: pressure, turnovers and key moments 58:00 Looking ahead to SMU and Notre Dame’s playoff chances Thank you to our sponsors Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame and Bar Louie. Retire like a champion. Learn more at HolyCrossVillage.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame football beat Navy 35-13 to set up the biggest game of the season. Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down the win and preview Notre Dame vs Miami Hurricanes football. The Irish survived a sluggish first half against Navy with questionable plays and new injury concerns. Now all eyes turn to Miami. How can Notre Dame contain Heisman contenders Malachi Toney and Darian Mensah? Can the Irish limit Toney with changing coverages and extra help? Will the Notre Dame defense hold up against Miami's physical offensive line with depth tested by injuries? On offense, the keys for C.J. Carr and the Irish: stay committed to the run, get the ball out quickly, make Miami tackle in space, and give Carr chances to make plays downfield. Jess explains why she's still skeptical of Chris Ash's defense, while Mike shares his keys to a Notre Dame win in this college football showdown. Plus, Notre Dame basketball swept Villanova in Rome — both the men and women opened their seasons with wins in the Eternal City. Subscribe to The Echoes for Notre Dame football and Notre Dame basketball analysis, game previews and reaction from Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana. #NotreDameFootball #MiamiHurricanes #CollegeFootball 00:00 College football weekend conversation 07:04 Notre Dame’s 35–13 win over Navy 12:41 Navy’s questionable plays and the injury concerns 25:17 Miami preview: the biggest matchup of the season 26:12 How Notre Dame can defend Malachi Toney and Darian Mensah 30:04 Defensive line health and Miami’s physical offense 32:05 How C.J. Carr and the Irish offense can attack Miami 38:09 Jess’s concerns about Chris Ash’s defense 40:04 Mike’s keys to beating Miami 42:27 Notre Dame basketball sweeps Villanova in Rome 45:31 The women’s win and Hannah Hidalgo’s big game 50:59 Final thoughts on Notre Dame–Miami and the Rome sweep Thank you to our sponsors Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame and Bar Louie. Retire like a champion. Learn more at HolyCrossVillage.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame is 6-1 coming out of the bye week and Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana open The Echoes by unpacking why BYU's loss to UCF dragged ND's loss to BYU right back into focus. Mike and Jess then react to what Freeman actually said about where this team goes from here. The hosts make the case for why Jonaz Walton needs more opportunities, and dig into why the Irish defense has to improve — including what stood out in Freeman's comments on defensive play-calling and the offense's rotations. Then they look ahead to a strange week: Navy is next, but the Miami matchup — and what it could mean for Notre Dame's season — is already sitting there. Plus, Notre Dame basketball season is here. Sophomore forward Brady Koehler joins the show to talk about the Irish opening the season in Rome. Subscribe to The Echoes for Notre Dame football analysis, Marcus Freeman press conference reaction and College Football Playoff coverage all season. #NotreDame #FightingIrish #NotreDameFootball #MarcusFreeman #JonazWalton #NavyFootball #MiamiFootball #NotreDameBasketball #CollegeFootball #TheEchoes00:00 Notre Dame returns from the bye week 03:08 BYU loses to UCF—and Irish fans relive the frustration 08:51 Reacting to Marcus Freeman’s press conference 10:10 Why Jonaz Walton needs more touches 12:00 What needs to improve on defense 15:51 A strange Navy week with Miami looming 20:00 How the Miami game could shape Notre Dame’s season 25:23 Notre Dame basketball preview 28:00 Brady Koehler joins the show and talks hoops in Rome Thank you to our sponsors Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame and Bar Louie. Retire like a champion. Learn more at HolyCrossVillage.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame's First Loss: What Went Wrong and Why vs BYU in a tense 28-24 road defeat in Provo. On The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down what went wrong for the Fighting Irish and what it means next. What went wrong for Notre Dame vs. BYU? CJ Carr's uneven night — some throws he'll want back, but also a brilliant two-minute drive that gave Notre Dame a chance to win it late. The hosts discuss the missed holding call on Jaden Greathouse and the Big 12's admission that time should have remained on the clock after the final pass fell incomplete. They also examine a Notre Dame defense that struggled early after losing Boubacar Traore, then adjusted and played winning football in the second half, including an interception that gave the Irish a chance to build a two-score lead. Credit to BYU too — the Cougars made key plays, and their defensive front won important battles. With the loss making Notre Dame's College Football Playoff path more difficult, what do the Irish need to do next? A look ahead to the bye week, the playoff picture and a pivotal matchup with Miami. Subscribe to The Echoes for Notre Dame football analysis, BYU game reaction and College Football Playoff coverage all season. #NotreDame #BYUFootball #CollegeFootball 00:00 Notre Dame’s first loss of the season 02:24 BYU’s home-field advantage and game recap 04:03 Boubacar Traore’s targeting penalty 07:48 Notre Dame’s defensive adjustments 10:27 CJ Carr’s performance and early offensive struggles 15:00 Missed chances and Notre Dame’s offensive execution 24:00 Halftime adjustments and the second-half turnaround 29:28 The defense gives Notre Dame a chance to win 35:35 The final drive and Big 12 clock controversy 40:00 Personnel decisions and play-calling questions 54:00 College Football Playoff picture and the road ahead 57:18 Why the Miami game matters for Notre Dame’s playoff hopes Thank you to our sponsors Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame and Bar Louie. Retire like a champion. Learn more at HolyCrossVillage.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame football DOMINATED Stanford 58-7 as Jonaz Walton ran for 181 yards & 2 TDs! Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break it all down on The Echoes. Notre Dame closed the first half of the season in emphatic fashion, routing Stanford 58-7 for its 16th straight double-digit win. On this episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down how the Irish dominated on both sides of the ball in the Notre Dame vs Stanford win. Freshman running back Jonaz Walton had a record-setting breakout with 181 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, highlighted by a 97-yard scoring run — the longest in program history. Boubacar Traore set the tone up front with a disruptive performance to lead the Notre Dame defense. Mike and Jessica also hand out midseason grades for Notre Dame football through six games, from the improving run game and CJ Carr-led offense to a defense finding its stride. Plus, a full BYU football preview: College GameDay is headed to Provo for Notre Dame's biggest test of the year, with huge College Football Playoff stakes. What will it take for the Irish to win on the road in that atmosphere? Subscribe to THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the ND Fighting Irish for Notre Dame football recaps, previews, interviews and college football analysis every week. Go Irish! #NotreDameFootball #GoIrish #collegefootball Thank you to our sponsors Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame and Bar Louie. Retire like a champion. Learn more at HolyCrossVillage.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices