Episodes

  • Football Never Sleeps: What Notre Dame can learn from struggles at Boston College

    Football Never Sleeps: What Notre Dame can learn from struggles at Boston College
    Nov 4 2025
    On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 10 Notre Dame's outlook following a 25-10 win at Boston College. The Irish (6-2) will take their next step in a playoff race when they host Navy (7-1) on Saturday night. In this episode: Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference If the struggles at Boston College can be written off The challenges Navy may present Prediction for ND's first CFP ranking The latest Irish recruiting buzz Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for $1 for the first week of an annual subscription 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. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Postgame Takeaways: Concerns from a Notre Dame victory over Boston College that was too close

    Postgame Takeaways: Concerns from a Notre Dame victory over Boston College that was too close
    Nov 2 2025
    Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 12 Notre Dame's 25-10 road victory over Boston College. How did the Irish beat the Eagles? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates — all season long. Catch Football Never Sleeps live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Postgame Takeaways" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames
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    25 mins
  • Third & Gold: Dalton Wasserman sees Notre Dame's offense as "borderline unstoppable" with one fix

    Third & Gold: Dalton Wasserman sees Notre Dame's offense as "borderline unstoppable" with one fix
    Oct 30 2025
    Pro Football Focus analyst Dalton Wasserman discusses Notre Dame's RB duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, why QB CJ Carr has been so impressive, if ND's wide receivers are improved from last season, why the Irish offensive line hasn't graded particularly well, if competition level matters in PFF grades, the difficulty of grading offensive linemen in run blocking, the discrepancy between offense and defense grades, the improvement on ND's defense, what he's seen from CBs Leonard Moore and Christian Gray, the emergence of DE Boubacar Traore, the curious case of DE Bryce Young, the versatility of LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (26:39). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first week of an annual subscription for just $1! Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame prepares for November stretch with Brian Kelly fired at LSU

    Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame prepares for November stretch with Brian Kelly fired at LSU
    Oct 28 2025
    On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 12 Notre Dame's outlook following an off weekend. Former ND head coach Brian Kelly was fired at LSU, which opens another job at a program that could covet current ND head coach Marcus Freeman. In this episode: • Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference • What to make of Freeman's name being floated with so many openings • Which players have surpassed or failed to meet expectations • The reality of ND's defensive quality • The latest Irish recruiting buzz Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for $1 for the first week of an annual subscription 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. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Third & Gold: Dane Brugler breaks down Notre Dame's 2026 NFL Draft prospects

    Third & Gold: Dane Brugler breaks down Notre Dame's 2026 NFL Draft prospects
    Oct 24 2025
    Dane Brugler, NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss how he watches a college football season, how CB Leonard Moore and QB CJ Carr have grabbed his attention despite not being draft eligible next year, why Jadarian Price could be a valuable running back in the 2026 NFL Draft, what makes Jeremiyah Love his clear RB1, the emergence of TE Eli Raridon, what DE Boubacar Traore has done to impress and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (28:41). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first week of an annual subscription for just $1! Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Football Never Sleeps: Identifying priorities for Notre Dame's second off week

    Football Never Sleeps: Identifying priorities for Notre Dame's second off week
    Oct 21 2025
    On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 12 Notre Dame's outlook following a 34-24 win over USC. The Irish (5-2) have entered their second bye week before starting the November stretch at Boston College (1-6). In this episode: • Priorities for Notre Dame's off week • The toughest challenges left on ND's schedule • What to expect from ND's defense down the stretch • The biggest internal concerns for the Irish • The latest Notre Dame recruiting buzz Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. 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 $1 for the first week of an annual subscription 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. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Postgame Takeaways: Notre Dame guides USC to another rivalry loss

    Postgame Takeaways: Notre Dame guides USC to another rivalry loss
    Oct 19 2025
    Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 13 Notre Dame's 34-24 home victory over No. 20 USC. How did the Irish beat the Trojans? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates — all season long. Catch Football Never Sleeps live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Postgame Takeaways" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames
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    19 mins
  • Third & Gold: Lou Holtz on Notre Dame-USC rivalry memories and his lasting Irish legacy

    Third & Gold: Lou Holtz on Notre Dame-USC rivalry memories and his lasting Irish legacy
    Oct 16 2025
    Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz (1986-96) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his memories of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry, the importance of it remaining an annual game, his time at Arkansas and NC State, what he thinks of Irish quarterback CJ Carr, why he still travels back to ND, his relationship with head coach Marcus Freeman, when Holtz came to love ND, if the Irish will win a national championship under Freeman, his lasting impact on former players and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (30:05). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first week of an annual subscription for just $1! Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/
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    57 mins