Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Shelton (2001-05) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his book, Rising Thru Every Fall, why he felt compelled to share his story, how he stayed motivated as a young player, his most important year of spring football, why he found success under head coach Charlie Weis, building chemistry with quarterbacks, the key to overcoming mental hurdles as an injured player, his perspective on Marcus Freeman, his memory of the George O'Leary tenure, where his Notre Dame degree has led him and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (28:45). Find more information about Shelton's book here: https://www.risingthrueveryfall.com/ New BlueandGold.com subscribers get 50% off the first year of an annual subscription during our spring sale. Deal expires 4/21/26: 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.

In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the first third of Notre Dame's spring football practices. Topics include: • QB1 CJ Carr’s development and how the QB2 competition is unfolding • How the running back room is navigating limited spring numbers — and who could emerge once the group is healthy • Standouts in Notre Dame’s deep wide receiver room • How the linebackers are adjusting to new position coach Brian Jean-Mary and where the young LBs fit • Freshman standouts and early impressions from the 2026 class • The latest Notre Dame recruiting intel, buzz and behind-the-scenes scuttlebutt 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. EDT. 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.

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. (2008-12), who co-hosts Golic & Golic and The Echoes, joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his investment in ND's spring practices this year, which spring was most valuable during his playing career, the offensive line movement with Will Black, Anthonie Knapp and Guerby Lambert, fair expectations for Charles Jagusah, intrigue on ND's defensive line, NFL Draft values for Jeremiyah Love, Billy Schrauth and Aamil Wagner, the upcoming Golic Subpar Classic in April, what he likes about this ND men's lacrosse team and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (35:32). Find more information about The Golic Subpar Classic here: https://golicfamilyfoundation.com/ New BlueandGold.com subscribers get 50% off the first year of an annual subscription during our spring sale. Deal expires 4/21/26: 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.

In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss their first impressions from Notre Dame's start to spring practice. Topics include: • Biggest takeaways from the spring debut • The most notable depth chart glimpses • The best performances and biggest surprises • Notre Dame’s Pro Day action • 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. EDT. 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.

In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the first impressions they're looking for when Notre Dame starts spring practice. Topics include: • Stories and observations from Lou Holtz's funeral ceremonies • An early injury note from Marcus Freeman • What deserves the most attention at Friday’s first practice • How to distinguish a spring riser from a spring fluke • Freeman’s evolution as a head coach • The latest Irish recruiting buzz ahead of a major junior day weekend 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. EDT. 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.

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Trevor Ruhland (2015-19) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss the response to sharing his struggles and recovery from an eating disorder after college and the search for meaning in a post-playing career, how he's spreading his message through speaking engagements, how he approached spring football during his ND career, how offensive linemen remain patient for playing time, the challenge of learning multiple positions, when starters need to develop chemistry, how winter workouts changed during his ND tenure and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (27:05). Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for just $1. 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.

In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss if Notre Dame can start proving its "Leave No Doubt" manta right this spring. Topics include: • What the Irish can do this spring to lay groundwork for high expectations • Which weaknesses from the 2025 season still need fixing • 10 Notre Dame players who need a major spring surge • Early impressions of new Irish linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary • What we learned from recent interviews with Notre Dame’s defensive newcomers • The latest Notre Dame recruiting intel and 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.

In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the NFL Combine, meeting another new Notre Dame coach and the early enrolled freshmen on offense. Topics include: • How former Irish players helped themselves at NFL Combine • Early impressions of DBs coach Aaron Henry • What we're learning from ND's early enrollees • Will Schweitzer's touching story • The latest Notre Dame 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.

On3 national college football insider Pete Nakos discusses concerns over blind transferring, where Notre Dame football fits in the NIL/revenue sharing landscape, sorting through the legitimacy of NIL figures, the push for tampering enforcement, how ND fared in the transfer portal this offseason, if the college calendar will start to change soon, if the NFL is a real threat to hire Marcus Freeman, his personal rise as a national reporter and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (24:31). Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for just $1. 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.

In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine, Notre Dame's participants and the NFL pipeline continuing in Marcus Freeman's program. Topics include: • Notre Dame’s 2026 NFL Combine invitees • Best NFL Draft sleepers and Combine snubs • Marcus Freeman’s player development track record • What we’re learning from Notre Dame’s transfer additions • Early impressions of DL coach Charlie Partridge • The latest Notre Dame 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.

In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss Notre Dame's latest developments in February.Topics include:• Notre Dame’s expected additions to help coaching staff• Expectations for first press gathering with defensive line coach Charlie Partridge and transfer enrollees• An interesting transfer destination for former Irish player• How redshirting has evolved for Notre Dame• The latest Irish recruiting buzzPlus, 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.

In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James set the spring agenda for Marcus Freeman and the Irish — and look ahead to what truly matters for Notre Dame’s 2026 championship push.Topics include:• Former Notre Dame football players Julian Love, Rylie Mills win Super Bowl with Seattle Seahawks• ND's top spring practice objectives• What can be fixed this spring — and what can’t• Key takeaways from Notre Dame’s spring roster reveal• Candidates for breakout players in the 2026 season• Candidates to be late bloomers for ND• Players who are question marks for the Irish• The latest Notre Dame recruiting buzz and intelPlus, 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.

Prep Football Report's Tom Lemming discusses the impact of Notre Dame losing three assistant coaches on defense this offseason, the expectations for the coaches joining head coach Marcus Freeman's staff, what kind of transition should be expected, the impact Tre Reader makes on recruiting, how the skill set of a recruiter hasn't changed much throughout the years, projecting young prospects, his evaluations of incoming freshman quarterbacks Noah Grubbs and Teddy Jarrard, remembering Lou Holtz as a recruiter and more.Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (29:06).Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for just $1. 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.

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down Notre Dame's expected hire of Aaron Henry as defensive backs coach and the latest in the linebackers coach search.Topics include:• Henry's track record as a DBs coach• How Henry fits on ND's defensive staff• Al Washington's departure as ND's linebackers coach• Brian Mary-Jean becoming the leading candidate for LBs coach• WR Malachi Fields' hot draft stock• The latest Irish recruiting buzzPlus, 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.

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down Notre Dame losing defensive backs coach Mike Mickens and the outlook of the 2026 roster.Topics include:• Mickens jumping to the NFL's Baltimore Ravens• ND's best player at every position in 2026 • The player with the most to prove at every position • The player who could raise the ceiling at every position • Top performers from 2025 • Notre Dame's 2026 schedule• The latest Irish recruiting buzzPlus, 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.