Football Never Sleeps: Can Notre Dame football “Leave No Doubt” in 2026?
Notre Dame football enters the 2026 season with a clear challenge from head coach Marcus Freeman: Leave No Doubt. With spring practice approaching, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down whether the Irish roster — including key returning stars, impactful transfers and intriguing freshmen — actually has the pieces to meet that standard. In this live episode of Football Never Sleeps, the guys analyze Notre Dame’s roster evolution, coaching changes and the biggest questions facing the Irish as they prepare for spring football in South Bend.
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Show Notes
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.
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