Football Never Sleeps: Breakout players, QB buzz and early surprises in Notre Dame spring practice
With a third of Notre Dame football’s 15 spring practices complete, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the biggest storylines emerging from Notre Dame’s 2026 spring practice period. On this episode of Football Never Sleeps, we examine the players making the biggest impressions, the position battles taking shape, behind-the-scenes intel from the Irish practice field, and what it could all mean for Notre Dame heading toward the 2026 season.
Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James · Eric Hansen, Tyler James
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Show Notes
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.
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