First-rate Notre Dame football coverage from Eric Hansen and Tyler James on InsideNDSports.com.
The Inside ND Sports: Notre Dame football podcast is a must-listen for any fan of Notre Dame sports. Hosted by Eric Hansen and Tyler James, this podcast offers insightful analysis, engaging discussions, and comprehensive coverage of all things Notre Dame football. With their extensive knowledge and experience, Eric and Tyler bring great perspective to their discussions, providing both historical context and current insights. They also have lasting relationships with top former players and administrators, adding vibrancy and history to their conversations.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the combination of interviews with former players or experts in the know, along with a question and answer section where Eric and Tyler share their vast knowledge. This allows them to provide fresh perspectives on the team and address tough questions from listeners. The hosts also have a great conversational style that makes each episode a fun listen. Additionally, they strike a balance between being knowledgeable about the sport while not taking themselves too seriously.
However, one possible downside to this podcast is that it may not appeal to those who are looking for intense, hardcore analysis of every play or technical breakdowns. The focus here is more on providing insights and perspectives rather than diving deep into Xs and Os.
In conclusion, The Inside ND Sports: Notre Dame football podcast is highly recommended for fans who want informative yet enjoyable discussions about Notre Dame football. Eric Hansen and Tyler James do an excellent job of delivering great insight, perspective, and camaraderie in each episode. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to Notre Dame sports, this podcast will keep you well-informed and entertained throughout the season.
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James reviews what he learned from Rivals Five-Star in Indianapolis, shares video clips of the Notre Dame commits who participated and recaps the latest in recruiting as the Irish have stayed hot. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live a day/time still to be determined. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith joins Tyler James of Inside ND Sports to discuss the outlook for Notre Dame in the 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes, if the Irish need to offer a 2027 quarterback soon, takeaways from the Irish Invasion and a big month of official visits ahead. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live a day/time still to be determined. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James explored college football's big-picture issues that are swirling around Notre Dame football as it heads into summer school, summer workouts and a summer of change. Included in that is where ND goes with the USC rivalry, how the College Football Playoff's long-term format plays with the Irish ambitions, when and how revenue-share might change the dynamic of roster construction. Plus, the latest on recruiting and viewer questions answered live. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live at a time/date TBD. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen of Inside ND Sports and special guest host Steve Wiltfong of On3 dives into: • Recruiting moves happening this summer • June official visits and who Notre Dame must land • The new financial era in college football — how ND adapts • Which freshmen & transfers could make an instant impact • Strength & conditioning priorities heading into the fall • And answered LIVE questions from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's newest commitment from Rivals250 DT Tiki Hola, upcoming commitment decisions, notable new offers, recently scheduled official visits and incoming freshmen James Flanigan and Will Black. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed head coach Marcus Freeman's summer agenda, Notre Dame's newest commitments, where the Irish coaching staff spent last week and what's next for the Irish on the recruiting front. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Eric Hansen was on the scene at Chicago St. Ignatius College Prep on Sunday as Prep Football Report's Tom Lemming gathered some of the best football recruits in Illinois. This special edition of the Inside ND Sports podcast includes interviews with Lemming, former Notre Dame walk-on Peter Schivarelli (9:38), 2027 OL target Cameron Wagner (18:40), 2027 DT target Brayden Parks (22:33), 2026 DL target McHale Blade (27:24), 2027 TE target Brock Williams (32:13), 2027 WR target Quentin Burrell (37:00), 2028 DT target Caleb Tucker (40:05), 2027 QB prospect Israel Abrams (44:22) and a recap with Tyler James (50:13).
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's 14 summer additions and which have the potential to be most impactful in the 2025 season. They also discussed the relatively quiet spring transfer portal period for ND, the recently completed NFL Draft and its implications about ND's talent development and the latest on the Irish recruiting front. They answered questions live from viewers as well. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Rivals is offering a special this week: Get three months for free with the purchase of a one-month subscription to InsideNDSports.com. Use promo code B1G3F at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=B1G3F Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's quarterback competition becoming a two-man battle with Steve Angeli in the transfer portal, how the Irish have fared overall with the portal this offseason, if more big moves could be coming and the latest in recruiting. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed what they saw in the Blue-Gold Game that should lead to good things for Notre Dame this fall, the biggest questions left unanswered this spring, expectations for the upcoming transfer portal window and the latest in recruiting. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James predicted the eventual starters (and key rotational players) for all 22 positions for the 2025 Notre Dame football team. They also discussed what they learned in this past Saturday's open-to-the-media scrimmage, what they hope to learn in this Saturday's Blue-Gold Game, and what came out of Monday's big court hearing regarding revenue-sharing and the ever-changing college sports model. Plus, they shared the latest recruiting updates and answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Longtime football recruiting analyst Tom Lemming from the road, currently visiting recruits on the West Coast, joins Inside ND Sports' Eric Hansen for a special live Notre Dame recruiting edition of Football Never Sleeps. They discussed the state of Notre Dame football recruiting, how players during Lemming's 11,000-mile trip perceive the new GM, Mike Martin, and his staff, and what to make of former GM Chad Bowden, now at USC. Lemming also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed interviews with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash and offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, spring developments on ND's defensive and offensive lines, conversations with defensive newcomers and the latest in recruiting. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's early returns on the three-man spring quarterback race as well as impressions of freshman quarterback Blake Hebert on the latest edition of "Football Never Sleeps." They also assessed how the talent is shaping up around them on the Irish offense and spun forward into week 2 of spring football and ND's upcoming Pro Day. They gave the latest on recruiting, and answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live at a date/time to be determined. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Notre Dame freshman forward Kate Koval discusses experiencing her first Selection Sunday, what she's done since the ACC Tournament, how she adapted to the length of a college basketball season, the adjustment from starting to coming off the bench, how those starts in big wins will help her in NCAA Tournament, how often her family gets to see her play, the connection with former Irish women's basketball players, the key to getting back on track in the NCAA Tournament and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Insider Lounge (17:54). Tuesday, March 18 is the final day to sign up for a free trial subscription until summer with promo code GOLDDAY25 at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=GOLDDAY25 Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's special Pot of Gold Day for football recruiting, the bluster and the reality of where the Irish stand in both the 2026 and '27 cycles, how new GM Mike Martin can evolve the current recruiting trend lines and his vision for future Irish football roster-building. They also previewed Notre Dame's upcoming spring football season, and they answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. We're offering a St. Patrick's Day special. Sign up for a subscription to InsideNDSports.com through Tuesday and receive a free trial until summer. Use promo code GOLDDAY25 at the link below: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=GOLDDAY25 Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed how missing and limited players as well as Notre Dame's heavy lean into sports science could reshape several key position battles in the upcoming spring football sessions. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live Monday at 7 p.m. EST. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed their first impressions of new Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash and running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider, takeaways from ND's NFL Combine participants, the latest in Irish recruiting and more. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live Monday at 7 p.m. EST. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed what Notre Dame's depth chart should look like when spring practice starts in March, which positions groups are the strongest and weakest, what won't be decided until preseason camp, the latest in Irish recruiting and more They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live Monday at 7 p.m. EST. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Forward Maddy Westbeld discusses Notre Dame women's basketball being ranked No. 1 in the country, her decision to have offseason foot surgery, how she handled being sidelined, the adjustment of playing with new teammates in the middle of the season, her improved 3-point shooting, ND's impressive man defense, how playing with Liatu King has helped her, the culture of ND's program, the influence of older sister Kathryn Westbeld on her career, why she ended up at Notre Dame, what she's involved in off the court, how the team has embraced fashion, why ND commits so many turnovers, the pressure of an 18-game winning streak and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Insider Lounge (21:40). Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame hiring Mike Martin as general manager for the football program, defensive backs coach Mike Mickens remaining on staff, what other offseason staff changes may still happen, things to look forward to in spring practices and more. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live Monday at 7 p.m. EST. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman hiring Penn State's Ja'Juan Seider as running backs coach quickly after Deland McCullough's departure for the NFL, ND's search for a general manager, spring priorities and more. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will likely be live on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman hiring Chris Ash as defensive coordinator, forging ahead with recruiting in the 2026 class while searching for a new general manager, an important winter/spring for ND's young players and more. They also answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will likely be live on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen, Bob Morton and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's latest offseason searches for a new defensive coordinator and general manager, as well as putting the recently concluded transfer-portal period into context. They also looked ahead to what's next, with spring practice around the corner, and they answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, defensive coordinator Al Golden leaving for the Cincinnati Bengals, the latest transfer portal news and more. Plus they answered questions live from viewers. Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Former Notre Dame offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (2013-17) discusses how he's experienced Notre Dame's playoff run while playing for the Denver Broncos, what he thought of the ND Stadium atmosphere while attending the Indiana playoff game, his perspective of Marcus Freeman, making halftime adjustments as an offensive line, the difficulty facing Charles Jagusah playing right guard last week and left tackle this week, being prepared to play after a season on the bench, what freshman Anthonie Knapp did to impress him, the importance of ND's 2017 season, his view on Brian Kelly's departure, his memories of Mike Denbrock, his ongoing relationship with Harry Hiestand, what his offseason looks like and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:45). We're offering free subscriptions that last until the spring (3/20/25) for first-time subscribers to InsideNDSports.com. Use promo code NDBEATPSU at the link below to sign up. Deal expires Sunday, Jan. 19. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDBEATPSU Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame earning a spot in the College Football Playoff's National Championship game with a win over Penn State, how the Irish match up against Ohio State, the latest injury updates on ND's roster, new transfer portal additions for the 2025 season and more. Plus they answered questions live from viewers. We're offering free subscriptions that last until the spring (3/20/25) for first-time subscribers to InsideNDSports.com. Use promo code NDBEATPSU at the link below to sign up: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDBEATPSU Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from Notre Dame's 27-24 win over Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinal hosted by the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. We're offering free subscriptions that last until the spring (3/20/25) for first-time subscribers to InsideNDSports.com. Use promo code NDBEATPSU at the link below to sign up: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDBEATPSU Want to watch Postgame Takeaways on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed how Notre Dame can beat Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinal round at the Orange Bowl, what Notre Dame proved against Georgia in Sugar Bowl, the latest on Notre Dame's injured players, key matchups against Penn State and more. Plus they answered questions live from viewers. We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski (2003-07), who is the safeties coach at Brown, discusses what it means to him to see Notre Dame back in the national championship conversation, what he remembers about playing Penn State in 2007, how a coach emphasizes special teams, how to defend Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, how physical safeties make a defense better, what he thinks of Xavier Watts, how culture is instilled in a program, his respect for quarterback Riley Leonard, what head coach Marcus Freeman's aggressiveness does for the team, what he's learned as a college football coach, his most important lessons as a college athlete, his relationship with Jeff Samardzija and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:36). Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
Radi Nabulsi, publisher of UGASports.com, discusses Georgia's season so far, the reality of Georgia's lesser statistics, if Georgia's rushing offense and/or rushing defense will be better against Notre Dame, expectations for quarterback Gunner Stockton making his first start, the most dangerous pass catcher in Georgia's offense, his perspective on ND head coach Marcus Freeman, the gap between this Georgia team and its recent national championship teams, Kirby Smart's advantage as a head coach who's been in this spot before and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:44). Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's commanding win over Indiana, what the Irish need to improve to beat Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, the latest on Notre Dame's injured players, a transfer portal addition and more. Plus they answered questions live from viewers. Consider giving a Notre Dame fan the gift of an InsideNDSports.com subscription. You can sign up for gift subscriptions from one month up to five years. You can do so at this link: https://notredame.rivals.com/gifts/purchase We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed what they saw and heard around Notre Dame football practice Monday, head coach Marcus Freeman's contract extension, what ND must do to beat Indiana on Friday night in the first round of the College Football Playoff, how the Hoosiers could pull off an upset, what to expect from the atmosphere in Notre Dame Stadium and more. Plus they answered questions live from viewers. Consider giving a Notre Dame fan the gift of an InsideNDSports.com subscription. You can sign up for gift subscriptions from one month up to five years. You can do so at this link: https://notredame.rivals.com/gifts/purchase We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Doug Lesmerises, cohost of Kings of the North on YouTube, discusses the presence of northern programs in the College Football Playoff, how many Big Ten teams have a chance to win the national championship, how important playing at home is for Notre Dame, Ohio State and Penn State, how good Indiana is, what's legit about the Hoosiers and what could get exposed, how far the Irish can go, his expectations for Ohio State in the playoff, if Penn State should make it to the semifinals, who would make sense as a replacement for Ryan Day, if Oregon is a dominant one seed, if Curt Cignetti's Indiana revival will last and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:43). Consider giving a Notre Dame fan the gift of an InsideNDSports.com subscription. You can sign up for gift subscriptions from one month up to five years at this link: https://notredame.rivals.com/gifts/purchase Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
Rivals national transfer portal analyst Adam Friedman discusses how the first few days of the transfer portal window this year compares to last year, how playoff teams are handling the portal, if academic calendars are impacting portal movement, the strongest position groups in the portal, if Notre Dame's covert portal activity is a good strategy, if ND can continue to rely on mostly graduate transfers, how ND measures up in NIL commitment in the portal, if the Riley Leonard acquisition was worth if for ND, how ranking portal players has evolved, his thoughts on Notre Dame 2025 signees JaDon Blair, Blake Hebert, Will Black, Elijah Burress and Nolan James Jr., and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:47). Consider giving a Notre Dame fan the gift of an InsideNDSports.com subscription. You can sign up for gift subscriptions from one month up to five years at this link: https://notredame.rivals.com/gifts/purchase Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's seeding in the College Football Playoff with a first-round matchup against Indiana, if the Irish should feel slighted, what challenges the Hoosiers present and the latest in ND recruiting. And they answered questions live from viewers. Consider giving a Notre Dame fan the gift of an InsideNDSports.com subscription. You can sign up for gift subscriptions from one month up to five years. You can do so at this link: https://notredame.rivals.com/gifts/purchase We're offering a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com to our YouTube audience. Use promo code NDYT at the following link: https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDYT 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this special Saturday morning edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Inside ND Sports columnist Eric Hansen and recruiting analyst Tom Lemming of Prep Football Report broke down the recently signed Notre Dame football recruiting class, what went right, what went wrong in the cycle. They discussed sleepers, surprises and yes, ND's wide receiver recruiting. They also took a look at the 2026 class in the making and the priorities for that class the rest of the cycle. And they answered questions live from viewers. The next rendition of "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed what's next for the Notre Dame football team following its 49-35 victory at USC, with the final College Football Playoff rankings and seedings less than a week away on the latest edition of "Football Never Sleeps." They also broke down possible CFP matchups, discussed personnel matters, and revealed the latest on the recruiting front, with signing day coming up on Wednesday. And they answered questions live from viewers. Football Never Sleeps is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the progress Notre Dame has made since its loss to Northern Illinois, College Football Playoff possibilities, the challenges of closing out the regular season Saturday at USC, takeaways from head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference and the latest in recruiting. They answered questions live from viewers on YouTube, too. Football Never Sleeps is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
WSBT Sports Director Pete Byrne discusses the points in the season after the Northern Illinois loss that he felt Notre Dame could and would end up in a position to play in the College Football Playoff, the growth of quarterback Riley Leonard and head coach Marcus Freeman, how good running back Jeremiyah Love has been, the improvement on ND's offensive line, the most impressive part of ND's defense, the trajectory of USC's program, his expectations for what a playoff game in Notre Dame Stadium would be like and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:31). The Inside ND Sports podcast is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
Jim Lefebvre, author of "Loyal Sons: The Story of The Four Horsemen and Notre Dame Football's 1924 Champions," shares his interest in the history of Notre Dame's football program, how he thinks Knute Rockne would fare as a coach in modern college football, the qualities that Marcus Freeman shares with Rockne, the importance of Notre Dame-Army games a century ago, what made The Four Horsemen special, how this year's game will go, if Army can regain prominence in current era and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Insider Lounge (20:28). The Inside ND Sports podcast is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the challenge awaiting Notre Dame on Saturday from Army West Point, ND's latest College Football Playoff outlook following a win over Virginia, takeaways from head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference and the latest in recruiting. They answered questions live from viewers on YouTube, too. Football Never Sleeps is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer (2016-20) discusses Notre Dame's season, the Irish being named semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award, how much a lineman can improve in his first year as a starter, what moving to guard means for a tackle, how quarterback Riley Leonard helps ND's offensive line, what it was like being recruited by and playing for OL coach Harry Hiestand, his relationship with ND's current players, his work with Golden Legacy Partners and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (23:12). The Inside ND Sports podcast is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's latest College Football Playoff outlook following a blowout win over Florida State, what could trip up the Irish in the next three games, takeaways from head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference and the latest in recruiting. They answered questions live from viewers on YouTube, too. Football Never Sleeps is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, discusses Notre Dame's seeding at No. 10 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, how each CFP committee evolves, what we learn with the weekly updates, what has happened to Florida State and USC this season, if steep declines are more likely to happen in the transfer portal era, if Penn State is any good, which team may be a sleeper in the CFP, what major news may be next for college football and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:07). The Inside ND Sports podcast is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed No. 10 Notre Dame's drop in the AP poll, what the Irish can prove in November as the College Football Playoff rankings start, takeaways from head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference and the latest in recruiting. They answered questions live from viewers, too. Football Never Sleeps is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
Dalton Wasserman, a college football analyst for Pro Football Focus, discusses Notre Dame's season to date, what PFF's grades say about quarterback Riley Leonard's pro potential, how good running back Jeremiyah Love has been for ND, how PFF ensures for consistency in grading, what Anthony Treash can provide for Notre Dame's staff, why defensive tackles Rylie Mills and Howard Cross III have lower grades this season, safety Xavier Watts' NFL Draft stock, how to understanding PFF grades better, if Notre Dame is a College Football Playoff team, the biggest misconception about PFF and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:44). The Inside ND Sports podcast is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the key players and trends for No. 8 Notre Dame as the Irish (7-1) head into the second bye week of their 2024 season before building their case in November for inclusion in the 12-team College Football Playoff. They also chatted about bye-week priorities and recalibration, the latest on the recruiting trail, and answered viewer questions live. Football Never Sleeps is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
CBS Sports College Football Playoff expert Jerry Palm discusses his observations of Notre Dame this season, if the perception of the programs on ND's schedule are hurting the Irish, how Texas A&M's success is helping ND, why he thinks ND is likely to lose again this season, if bias has been shown in previous playoff committee rankings, how high ND could be ranked if it finishes 11-1 and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:46). The Inside ND Sports podcast is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. https://notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed No. 12 Notre Dame's national perception and poll position as it heads into a Saturday showdown with unbeaten and 24th-ranked Navy. They'll also chat about the takeaways from head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference and the latest in recruiting for the Irish. They answered questions from viewers, too. Football Never Sleeps is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS 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: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports