Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss their top three takeaways from Notre Dame football's first three practices, the most interesting things they heard from offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and defensive coordinator Al Golden and play a game of Hot or Not with predictions for the 2024 season.Then Hansen and James answer questions from Twitter and…

Football is back! Notre Dame just wrapped up its first camp practice, with Riley Leonard, Benjamin Morrison and the rest of the Fighting Irish holding a full open practice to the media in South Bend. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson share their takeaways, plus react to Marcus Freeman's post-practice press conference.…

The season is just around the corner and Matt & Pete return to discuss the expectations for the Irish in 2024. Find out the latest from South Bend and the predictions for year three under Marcus Freeman. What is everyone looking for in Fall Camp and how much of a difference will there be between the offense and the defense at this stage of the pres…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame football opening preseason camp Wednesday, what they want to learn about the Irish, expectations for the 2024 season and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on …

On a special edition of Football Never Sleeps, recruiting analyst Tom Lemming of the Prep Football Report and Eric Hansen of Inside ND Sports break down where Notre Dame football recruiting stands in the 2025 cycle, discuss problems and fixes with Irish wide receiver recruiting, and take a look at what's ahead on the recruiting trail .... and answe…

On this week's edition of Football Never Sleeps, former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton and Eric Hansen of Inside ND Sports share their predictions and projections for the 2024 Notre Dame football team, with preseason camp sat to begin next Wednesday. They also break down ND's wide receiver recruiting reboot.... and answer questions from vi…

On this week's edition of Football Never Sleeps, former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton and Eric Hansen of Inside ND Sports discussed the myths and realities of training camp, key players and trends to watch in preseason camp — which kicks off on July 31, the difference in approach between coaches Tyrone Willingham and Charlie Weis, the lat…

On this week's edition of Football Never Sleeps, former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton and Eric Hansen of Inside ND Sports discussed how the Irish O-line's evolution and challenges, broke down the two tight battles at right tackle and left guard, chatted about Notre Dame's summer newcomers to watch, updated recruiting ... and answered ques…

Each week we get closer to Notre Dame Football and as we begin July, Matt & Pete dive into Pete’s annual Irish Fan survey to answer all your questions about Marcus Freeman’s team. How does the schedule look for the foreseeable future, does this team have a College Football Playoff run in them and who is going to breakthrough this Fall? Plus, how op…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James shared his observations of Notre Dame commits from Rivals Five-Star, what he learned about targets in the 2025 and 2026 classes and how things are shaping up following 2025 official visit while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live …

Notre Dame women's basketball star Olivia Miles discusses the timeline of her recovery from an ACL injury that kept her sidelined last season, what she learned about herself while sitting out, scouting reports on newcomers Liatu King, Liza Karlen and Kate Koval, if she ever considered transferring, the keys to success in sharing a backcourt with Ha…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney discussed Notre Dame's recent official visitors, the remaining targets in the 2025 class, if the Irish can hold onto all their verbal commitments and previewed the Rivals Five-Star event while answering questions from viewer…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's recent official visitors, upcoming visitors, safety commit Ivan Taylor visiting Alabama and where the Irish stand with wide receiver targets while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will aim to be live o…

Quarterback trainer Baylin Trujillo discusses his work with new Notre Dame quarterback commit Noah Grubbs, where the 2026 recruit has made the biggest strides, watching Grubbs handle the recruiting process, what it was like with fellow trainee Brady Hart also being recruited by ND, Trujillo's path as a quarterback trainer, how teaching the position…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith discussed Notre Dame commitment news with the addition of 2026 quarterback Noah Grubbs and loss of 2025 wide receiver Shaun Terry, observations from Sunday's Irish Invasion camp, a new wide receiver offer in the 2025 class and…

Join Matt & Pete as they share the latest from Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman as the offseason continues on. Hear their thoughts on if this is a Playoff or Bust season for Freeman, how important week one at A&M is as well as what the kick times coming out this early means to fans.By The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's path and obstacles to a football national championship, inspired by the men's lacrosse team's title runs. They also chatted about QB Riley Leonard's non-vacation, the top summer storylines, and the latest on the recruiting front while an…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed projections for Notre Dame's 2024 season, the role Matt Jansen plays in ND's program, three-star defensive lineman Gordy Sulfsted's becoming the latest commitment to ND's 2025 class and the Rivals Camp in Indianapolis while answering questions from v…

Former Notre Dame linebacker Rocky Boiman (1998-2001) discusses Cincinnati St. Xavier defensive lineman Gordy Sulfsted's commitment to ND, the talent at Boiman's alma mater, worrying about three-star ratings, the pros and cons of rotating linebackers, defensive coordinator Al Golden's importance to ND's program, how teams get better in the summer, …

The kickoff times are rolling in and Matt & Pete are back to discuss what to expect from Notre Dame's schedule as well as how the kick times could impact the team. Plus, thoughts on the salary details shared about Marcus Freeman and staff as well as details on Pete's story on Matt Jansen, Irish head of scouting, that you can find in The Athletic.…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the likelihood of Notre Dame football adding another transfer and where the Irish are heading in recruiting while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST.Want to watch "Football Never …

Forward Maddy Westbeld discusses how it feels to become a Notre Dame graduate, the new transfer portal additions of forwards Liatu King and Liza Karlen for Notre Dame women's basketball, how she can help them get acclimated, the culture of ND's program, playing during an era of growth in the sport, how the team evolved last season, finding a new id…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the aftermath of the spring transfer portal window closing, which players could make leaps this summer and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST.Want…

Tom Lemming of Prep Football Report discusses Notre Dame receiving a commitment from 2025 cornerback Dallas Golden, how impressive a CB class of Golden, Cree Thomas and Mark Zackery would be, 2025 quarterback commit Deuce Knight's arm strength, who should be ND's 2025 QB starter, the impact offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock has made on the recrui…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed how former Notre Dame players fared in the NFL Draft, a big commitment from four-star cornerback Dallas Golden, a quiet transfer portal window and more of the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never S…

Matt and Pete recap Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold spring game and look ahead to the Irish’s summer priorities. Why has QB depth been so important with Riley Leonard, Steve Angeli, Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr? Plus, why Marcus Freeman thinks this is his most talented team in South Bend.By The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

Ryan Kartje, USC beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, joins host Ryan Young to hit on all the storylines from Trojans spring practice and the spring game.By TrojanSports.com

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton (2002-06) discusses his biggest takeaways from the Blue-Gold Game, his thoughts on the offensive line, how the offensive tackles can improve, who he likes on the Irish line, how good CJ Carr looks, his expectations for Riley Leonard, the impact of a new football facility and more.Then Eric Hansen and T…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Saturday's Blue-Gold Game, what they learned about Notre Dame football this spring, how that informs what comes next and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7…

Matt & Pete return to discuss the Blue Gold game and what they expect to see from Marcus Freeman’s team on Saturday. How will the Transfer Portal impact the Irish and what can we learn from the offense without the expected starting quarterback in Riley Leonard playing on Saturday. Plus, learn more about upcoming new football facilities for Notre Da…

Hunter Bivin, Notre Dame’s assistant athletics director for alumni relations and former Irish offensive lineman (2013-17), discusses the evolution of Legacy Weekend under head coach Marcus Freeman, the value of getting former ND football players on campus, who's expected this weekend, his Blue-Gold Game and spring practice experiences, the difficul…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Saturday's closed scrimmage, which position groups can prove something in the Blue-Gold Game and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST.Want to watch …

Sportico legal expert Michael McCann, who's also a professor of law at New Hampshire and visiting professor of law at Harvard, discusses the current legal battles with the potential to have the biggest impact on college athletics, the NCAA's push to allow schools to make direct NIL payments to athletes, if the NCAA's role moving forward is sustaina…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed quarterback Steve Angeli's progression this spring with Riley Leonard injured, how Leonard is handling his setback, what else we've learned from Notre Dame and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Ne…

Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. discusses the recent Notre Dame visits for 2026 quarterback targets Brady Hart and Noah Grubbs, why the Irish are checking boxes for elite QBs, what makes each of them different, if ND is a contender for 2025 wide receiver Jayvan Boggs, the talent level of Notre Dame's commitments in Florida, if th…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Benjamin Morrison's injury, Clarence Lewis entering the transfer portal, how to measure a successful finish to spring practice for Notre Dame and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" wi…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard's latest injury, the short-term and long-term impacts of it, more spring practice updates and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on M…

Rivals recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. reacts USC landing five defensive commitments Sunday -- four from the Southeast -- and gives his scouting report on those prospects. And Max Browne, the former QB, joins host Ryan Young for USC spring football talk.By TrojanSports.com

Notre Dame women's basketball star Hannah Hidalgo discusses being named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press as a freshman, how a loss to NC State ignited ND's late season run, what she's learned from Olivia Miles, where her defensive tenacity comes from, the influence of her parents, how she withstands hitting the court so much, her m…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame adding a commitment from three-star wide receivers Jerome Bettis Jr. and Dylan Faison in the 2025 and 2026 classes, the impact of ND's Pot of Gold Day, and projecting wide receiver and linebacker development during ND's spring football whi…

As we head deeper into March the hoops talk continues on the Independent as Matt & Pete are joined by Irish head Women’s Basketball Coach Niele Ivey. Coach Ivey talks about the ACC tournament win as well as what to expect from Notre Dame in the NCAA Tournament as the team hosts the first two rounds. Plus, Spring Practice rolls onward as Marcus Free…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame football's first spring practice, what they want to see later this spring from the Irish and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST.Want to…

The Irish were back on the field for the first time ahead of the 2024 season as Spring Practice as begun in South Bend. Tune in for thoughts from Matt & Pete on the new faces for Marcus Freeman’s team, where players were lining up while practicing out of pads and find out their first impression of the 2024 squad. Plus, thoughts on if the wide out g…

Eric Hansen and Tyler James share their three biggest takeaways from Thursday's spring practice at Notre Dame, what glimpses they saw won't matter and others that will, the impact of ND's staff changes, who the Irish will be without this spring, a scholarship for safety Luke Talich, Devyn Ford's move to safety, confidence in the offensive line and …

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed what they want to learn from the start of Notre Dame spring practice, which former ND players helped themselves at the NFL Scouting Combine and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will…

This week, Matt & Pete get ready for Notre Dame Spring Football as the first open practice of the year is on the horizon plus they are joined by first year Notre Dame Head Basketball Coach Micah Shrewsberry. The conversation also turns to the ever changing College Football landscape and how the playoff changes impact Notre Dame and what all this wi…

Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, discusses the push for more automatic qualifiers for conferences in the College Football Playoff, if Notre Dame should be worried about that model, if the CFP can compete with the NFL for ratings, why conference teams would still be interested in scheduling Notre Dame, what the NIL injuc…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss Friday's press conferences with Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and linebackers coach Max Bullough, how they can impact the Irish next season and more recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.Next week's "Football Never Sle…

Former Notre Dame quarterback and baseball player Evan Sharpley (2005-09) discusses his expectations for Riley Leonard, how a QB competition should be handled, if he would have transferred under today's rules, football futures for Tyler Buchner and Drew Pyne, what ND should learn from Sam Hartman transfer experience, how the staff can develop Kenny…

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss Notre Dame signing defensive coordinator Al Golden to a four-year contract extension, a promotion to linebackers coach for Max Bullough, if the coaching carousel has finally stopped for the Irish and more recruiting news while answering questions from …