Former Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss how he navigated his lone season with the Irish in 2024, the severity of his groin injury, how long it impacted him, the challenge of practicing while dealing with pain, his experience making the game-winning field goal in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State, replicating pressure in practice, how soccer players become kickers, the similarities between kicking and golfing, his path since Notre Dame and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (24:34). 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/

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

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

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/

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

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/

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

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

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/

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 13 Notre Dame heading into a Saturday night showdown with No. 20 USC. The Irish are riding a defensive surge and the emergence of redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr as one of the nation’s top playmakers. In this episode: • Key injury and personnel updates from Marcus Freeman’s Monday press conference • How the Irish and Trojans match up on both sides of the ball • Where Notre Dame stands in the College Football Playoff race • Midseason statistical deep dive — strengths and growth areas • Five players who could decide the back half of the season 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

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 16 Notre Dame's 36-7 home victory over NC State. How did the Irish beat the Wolfpack? 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

Former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski (2003-07) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss the start of Notre Dame's season, the difficulties in adjusting to new coverages, handling defensive coordinator transitions, the importance of player leadership through struggles, his impression of ND quarterback CJ Carr, his first year as the head coach of St. Patrick High School in Chicago, the difference between coaching high schoolers and college players, reflecting on his Notre Dame career and 20 years since the Bush Push game and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (29:06). 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/

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 16 Notre Dame's outlook following a 28-7 win over Boise State. The Irish (3-2) will host NC State (4-2) in Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. In this episode: • Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference • How much Notre Dame's defense has improved • What the Irish defense can replicate moving forward • What to expect from NC State • The latest Notre Dame recruiting buzz 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 the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: 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

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 21 Notre Dame's 28-7 home victory over Boise State. How did the Irish beat the Broncos? 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

Lamar Mickey, father of former Notre Dame cornerback Jaden Mickey, joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his son’s upcoming return to Notre Dame Stadium with Boise State, Jaden's health following a scary collision in last weekend’s game against App State, how difficult it was for Jaden to step away from ND’s team last season, the way ND’s coaching staff has treated the Mickey family, the importance of him graduating from ND, how Jaden ended up at Boise State after initially committing to transfer to Cal, the experience of watching the College Football Playoff last season, how Lamar is helping others following the passing of his wife in late 2023 and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (40:10). 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 year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Check out Lamar Mickey’s book, “by myself”: https://www.drlamarmickey.com/books

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 21 Notre Dame's outlook following a 56-13 dismantling of Arkansas — even without top defender Leonard Moore. Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. In this episode: • How the Irish defense can build on the Arkansas win vs. elite passing attacks • Leonard Moore’s return: How should the secondary rotation look? • Pass rush progress: Was it a breakthrough or a one-off? • Can the offense carry the defense as it matures? • Five emerging Irish players ready for bigger roles 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 the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: 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

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 22 Notre Dame's 56-13 road victory over Arkansas. How did the Irish blow out the Razorbacks? 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

Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Chris Zorich (1987-90) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss the biggest surprise in Notre Dame's 1-2 start, head coach Marcus Freeman's praise for Zorich, how Zorich would impact this team, the signs of progress he saw in the Purdue game, his perception of defensive coordinator Chris Ash, what's required for successful defensive line stunts, how a team has to stick together through tough moments, his godson Brayden Parks being recruited by the Irish, his appreciation for Lou Holtz, continuing to be involved with the ND community and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (31:39). 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 year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 22 Notre Dame's outlook following a 56-30 win over Purdue on Saturday. The Irish head to Arkansas this weekend to play a prolific offense led by quarterback Taylen Green. Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. In this episode: • Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference • How good this ND offense can become • What the Irish defense can prove against Arkansas 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 the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: 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

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 24 Notre Dame's 56-30 victory over Purdue in Notre Dame Stadium. How did the Irish pull away from the Boilermakers? 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