Episodes

  • Football Never Sleeps: When will the Marcus Freeman-to-NFL speculation end?

    Football Never Sleeps: When will the Marcus Freeman-to-NFL speculation end?
    Dec 23 2025

    On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the latest ongoings in Notre Dame football's early offseason.

    In this episode:

    • What to make of latest Marcus Freeman/New York Giants speculation
    • The disruption of the Notre Dame-USC annual rivalry
    • Which Notre Dame players are still weighing NFL Draft decisions
    • Takeaways from the opening round of the College Football Playoff
    • The latest Irish recruiting buzz

    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.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Third & Gold: Steve Wiltfong on Notre Dame's transfer portal needs and impressive recruiting class

    Third & Gold: Steve Wiltfong on Notre Dame's transfer portal needs and impressive recruiting class
    Dec 20 2025

    Steve Wiltfong, On3 and Rivals vice president of national college football recruiting and the transfer portal, joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss the current transfer portal climate, if Notre Dame should pursue a backup quarterback in the portal, other portal needs for the Irish, how well ND retains its players, which 2026 signees could play as freshmen for ND, if ND can continue to recruit at a high level, if missing out on the College Football Playoff will hurt recruiting and more.

    Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (29:15).

    Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first year of an annual subscription at 50% off!

    Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
    Show More Show Less
    58 mins
  • Football Never Sleeps_ What_s Next for Notre Dame_ Transfer Portal_ Roster Moves & Recruiting

    Football Never Sleeps_ What_s Next for Notre Dame_ Transfer Portal_ Roster Moves & Recruiting
    Dec 16 2025
    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
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Third & Gold: Mike Golic Jr. on the fallout of Notre Dame's College Football Playoff snubbing

    Third & Gold: Mike Golic Jr. on the fallout of Notre Dame's College Football Playoff snubbing
    Dec 12 2025
    Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. (2008-12) joined the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss Notre Dame being left out of the College Football Playoff, the issues with the CFP process, how the ACC discussed ND in comparisons with Miami, the backlash of ND opting out of bowl season, what the 2009 team did when it passed on a bowl opportunity, the amount of development that can happen in bowl practices, his perspective on ND's offensive line, head coach Marcus Freeman's future, co-hosting The Echoes podcast and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (38:11). Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first year of an annual subscription at 50% off! Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Football Never Sleeps: How Notre Dame moves past College Football Playoff snub

    Football Never Sleeps: How Notre Dame moves past College Football Playoff snub
    Dec 9 2025
    On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the College Football Playoff committee's decision to drop Notre Dame from the playoff field in the eleventh hour. The Irish (10-2) were ranked No. 11 with No. 9 Alabama (10-3) and No. 10 Miami (10-2) taking the the final two spots in the playoff. In this episode: • What the CFP committee's decision missed • Notre Dame's decision to sit out bowl season • What fallout could come in the wake of Sunday's developments • How Notre Dame can take advantage of this snubbing • The latest Irish recruiting buzz 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
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Third & Gold: Notre Dame football recruit-a-palooza with Tom Lemming

    Third & Gold: Notre Dame football recruit-a-palooza with Tom Lemming
    Dec 4 2025
    Recruiting guru Tom Lemming joined a special live edition of the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss Notre Dame football recruiting from every angle. Lemming covered Notre Dame’s 2026 signees, what positions ND could target in the transfer portal, early names to know in the 2027 class and answered questions live from viewers. Tune in Monday at 7 p.m. EST for the next edition of Football Never Sleeps. Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first two days of an annual subscription for just $1! Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Football Never Sleeps: How to maintain sanity while waiting for Notre Dame's playoff fate

    Football Never Sleeps: How to maintain sanity while waiting for Notre Dame's playoff fate
    Dec 2 2025
    On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 9 Notre Dame's outlook following a 49-20 win at Stanford. The Irish (10-2) finished the regular season with 10 consecutive wins and will wait until Sunday to learn their College Football Playoff fate. In this episode: • What matters and what doesn't in CFP debates • Notre Dame's strongest selling points • The worst possible outcomes for Notre Dame this coming weekend • Observations of the national coaching carousel • The latest Irish recruiting buzz ahead of the early signing period 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
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Postgame Takeaways: Notre Dame shows team strength in win at Stanford

    Postgame Takeaways: Notre Dame shows team strength in win at Stanford
    Nov 30 2025
    Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 9 Notre Dame's 49-20 road win over Stanford. How did the Irish control the Cardinal? 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 team updates — all season long. Catch Football Never Sleeps live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST. Want to watch "Postgame Takeaways" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames
    Show More Show Less
    15 mins