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Week 3 is upon us! After only two weeks, the college football season has not disappointed as it's delivered on entertaining games and big surprises. There is no reason to believe Week 3 will be any different as it is headlined by a huge game in South Bend. 16th-ranked Texas A&M visits 8th-ranked Notre Dame. After a close loss to Miami to start the season and a bye in Week 2, the Fighting Irish have a lot to prove to backup the preseason hype. With no ranked teams currently remaining on their schedule, would a loss to the Aggies all but eliminate them from the CFP conversation? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey debate this topic as they preview the game. Plus, there was a lot of drama during the week about AP voting. The guys share their thoughts on the situation and talk about times they messed up when they had an AP vote. They also share whether or not the AP should change their voting system. Should we have a year-round poll, even in the offseason?Later, Ross shares his Congressional Minute that is much more than a minute. The future of college football is being discussed in Washington D.C. today with the SCORE Act (Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act) and the Sports Broadcasting Act being the two cornerstones of the conversation. Both of these acts may drastically change the future of the sport and college athletics in general. Ross breaks down the details of each of these acts and the impact they could have. The guys then discuss these monumental decisions and what they think the end result will be.Finally, Andy, Ross and Steven make their picks for this week's I've Got A Feeling with Georgia, Texas A&M and Washington State getting the nod from the crew. Altogether the crew's record is 1-5, but there is hope this week will drastically improve that record. Plus, they give you some other games to keep an eye on this weekend.Get ready for Week 3 on College Football Enquirer.(1:06) - Drama with AP poll voters(13:42) - #16 Texas A&M @ #8 Notre Dame preview(22:00) - Explaining Congress' decisions on college football(47:22) - I've Got A Feeling picks(57:03) - Other games to watch Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:
Texas A&M voice Andrew Monaco, the play-by-play announcer for the Aggies Sports Network, joins the show to preview A&M's massive road trip to Notre Dame. Monaco breaks down Mike Elko's second-year impact, Marcel Reed's development at quarterback, the explosive new weapons at wide receiver, and the physical battle in the trenches against the Fighting Irish. He also shares his excitement about calling a game in historic South Bend and what makes this matchup such a defining early-season test for the Aggies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jay Greeson, Chris Lee and Chase Robinson preview Texas A&M's road trip to Notre Dame, a game seen at 6:30 Central on NBC. Topics include: Updates on the health of Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed and left tackle Trey Zuhn, both of whom were hurt in Saturday's Utah State win. Notre Dame lost a close game to Miami in Week 1 before a bye week. The Fighting Irish didn't use Jeremiyah Love as much as expected, and receiver Jaden Greenhouse didn't have a catch. The Fighting Irish had a new quarterback in CJ Carr, whose two interceptions were the difference in the opener. The Aggies have some explosive offensive weapons in LeVeon Moss, KC Concepcion and Mario Craver. A&M has struggled to stop the run the last two seasons. GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ HOVI DRY GOODS Use promo code BAMA for 15% off this week! https://hovidrygoods.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP
The Spreadsheet and Tailgate newsletter's Michael Bryan joins to judge the severity of concerns about the Fighting Irish after their opening loss with another big game ahead of them on Saturday night. We also take a look at lessons learned from the first two weeks of the college football season. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport
Big Ben talks about Notre Dame coming up short against Miami and if the Fighting Irish were out-coached, the abysmal debut by Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels, Maller's Mountain of Money: Barry Gibb Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck expects a quiet weekend in CFB because the matchups aren't there to get any contender in trouble. Chuck and Heath discuss several QBs who have important Saturdays coming up. Andrew Spivey of Gator Country previews Florida hosting USF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn is forced to face the music following the Hurricanes victory over his Fighting Irish on Sunday.
Bill Belichick has officially debuted in college football! The legendary NFL head coach is lauded as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, NFL head coaches of all-time. The entire off-season, all of the drama and the pomp and circumstance led up to Monday night. The stars came out, the stadium was packed and the North Carolina Tar Heels drove right down the field and scored on their first drive of the game. It all went down hill not too long after that, culminating in a deflating 48-14 loss to TCU. The Belichick Era did not get off to the start he, and many others, had hoped for. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss what went wrong, what surprised them about North Carolina and TCU, what they think TCU can accomplish this season and if they think North Carolina can turn it around this year. Later, the guys chat about Sunday night's electric matchup in Miami that saw the newly ranked fifth team in the country, Miami, take down the now ranked ninth team, Notre Dame. Is 'The U' back? Andy, Ross and Steven discuss this exact topic as they look at the Hurricanes' Sunday night performance and peek at what lies ahead for the team. They also give their thoughts on the Fighting Irish and what their season outlook is. Plus, they dive into Auburn's 38-24 win on Friday and talk about what that win did for Hugh Freeze. Finally, the latest AP Top 25 poll is out! Ross released his Top 10 on Monday and the latest AP poll came out today. Both rankings have the college football world fired up as fanbases clamor to explain why their team should be ranked higher. The guys discuss the rankings and explain why rankings this early are really just something to talk about. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer (1:36) - Belichick's debut falls flat(24:40) - What to think about Miami and Notre Dame(40:56) - Auburn's season outlook(43:19) - AP Top 25 poll explained Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:
In hour Tua, Tobin & Leroy recap the UM win over the Fighting Irish on Sunday night. Watching the game over again Tobin never felt scared about the Notre making a comeback while Leroy said that there was too much time left in the game and never felt certain of a Canes victory about the Dolphins vs Colts regular season opener. They take a look at the NFL an Tobin believes nobody has more pressure on them to win than the Fins vs the Colts? Leroy and Vlad gives other teams and prayers who have a lot of pressure to win in week. We play our favorite Tuesday game " Damage Is Done".
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Jessica Smetana joins to discuss the Fighting Irish losing their season opener to the Hurricanes. A real loopy one trying to work through this so apologies for that. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport
Colts chances to win AFC south will be determined by health and ability to overcome injuries. IU Football was unimpressive in opener against ODU. they're gonna come out angry for the second game against Kennesaw State. Fighting Irish lose thriller in Miami - Carr good, just not good enough. Fever lose to Golden State -drop to eighth in WNBA playoff seedings. Here is the link for the only autobiography ever published without a word of praise for its author: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X Contest rules: https://kentsterling.com/2025/07/03/rule-for-kent-sterling-conest/
As Notre Dame kicks off the 2025 College Football season, pressures to get back to National Championship swirl as well as the talk of being a Heisman hopeful. Star running back Jeremiyah Love captivated college football fans last season with his explosive play and dynamic speeds, this year he has a little more noise around his play. All-American preseason accolades and Heisman hopeful talk, but Love isn't worried about the expectations others have put on him, he's focused on elevating his team and being better on and off the field than he was last year. He holds onto the pain of coming up short in the championship and is finding ways to use that pain as a lesson in all he and his team does this year.Tap in for this conversation with the Fighting Irish captain as top 10 ranked Notre Dame is battle tested and ready to for what's ahead. Pivot Family! hit the button to SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnxiP7q4RDDyeioZFZLnXA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this edition of Gameday, Tim Grauel and Jim Irizarry, along with Blue & Gold Illustrated writers Eric Hansen and Tyler Horka preview Notre Dame's season opener against Miami. Plus, a chat with former Fighting Irish football standouts Mike Golic, Jr., Dr. Brian Ratigan, and Ned Bolcar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-19:12) – The Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Mac Engel makes an appearance on the program to preview Arch Manning’s first test in college football at Ohio State, believes that Manning has all the tools to be a great quarterback, discusses the fallout between Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons, and calls it a joke of a deal for Jerry to make. (19:12-43:25) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins Query & Company to discuss the current roster for the Indianapolis Colts going into week one against the Miami Dolphins, explains why he feels differently than Jake as to how Chris Ballard operated in his press conference earlier in the week, agrees that Shane Steichen would be a reason why he would be confident in saying the Colts will make the playoffs, and previews the upcoming weekend in college football. (43:25-55:00) – The IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep makes his weekly visit on the show to recap the first week of high school football from last week, previews some of the top matchups tonight in week two of the season, and comments on how concussion numbers are starting to go down at the high school level because of how coaches have changed fundamentals and practice regime over the last handful of years. (55:00-1:04:57) – Taylor Tannebaum from ESPN & the ACC Network joins Jake Query from Clemson University to preview their huge game this weekend against LSU, gives the ACC perspective on Notre Dame as the Fighting Irish take on the Miami Hurricanes, and asks for people to help critters in need. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-24:38) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison previewing a very busy day show today. NHRA Dragster Brittany Force joins Jake in studio to discuss the NHRA US Nationals that are going on right now, explains why this event is so important for all the drivers, and provides an update on how her dad, John Force, is doing. (24:38-44:15) – The Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Mac Engel makes an appearance on the program to preview Arch Manning’s first test in college football at Ohio State, believes that Manning has all the tools to be a great quarterback, discusses the fallout between Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons, and calls it a joke of a deal for Jerry to make. (44:15-49:18) – The first hour of the program wraps up with Jake answering a question as to why he keeps mentioning Lucas Oil Stadium being publicly subsidized when discussing Jim Irsay’s passing. (49:18-1:13:51) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins Query & Company to discuss the current roster for the Indianapolis Colts going into week one against the Miami Dolphins, explains why he feels differently than Jake as to how Chris Ballard operated in his press conference earlier in the week, agrees that Shane Steichen would be a reason why he would be confident in saying the Colts will make the playoffs, and previews the upcoming weekend in college football. (1:13:51-1:27:07) – The IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep makes his weekly visit on the show to recap the first week of high school football from last week, previews some of the top matchups tonight in week two of the season, and comments on how concussion numbers are starting to go down at the high school level because of how coaches have changed fundamentals and practice regime over the last handful of years. (1:27:07-1:32:54) – The second hour of the program concludes with Jake asking Eddie which NFL fan base feels the least optimistic about their season. It leads to a discussion about college athletics. (1:32:54-1:56:28) – Taylor Tannebaum from ESPN & the ACC Network joins Jake Query from Clemson University to preview their huge game this weekend against LSU, gives the ACC perspective on Notre Dame as the Fighting Irish take on the Miami Hurricanes, and asks for people to help critters in need. (1:56:28-2:06:54) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today’s story that Jake shares is about the first ever outdoor volleyball match that happened in Fort Wayne on Wednesday. Fort Wayne Carroll’s athletic director, Dan Ginder, joins the show to explain how it all came together. (2:06:54-2:16:34) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing some of the notable college football games this weekend and previewing the upcoming three-game road trip for the Indiana Fever. Also, JMV joins from Mystic Waters to preview his Labor Day weekend!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cam and The Beast celebrate the beginning of the Miami Hurricanes' 2025 campaign! The Canes face the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night. The guys break the game down from every angle. What are we expecting from the Carson Beck-led Canes' offense? How will Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator adjust? Can Miami's new-look secondary start the year on an up note? Will Miami's front seven have an answer for arguably the best RB in the nation in ND RB Jeremiyah Love? We have it all for you! Don't forget to check out Cam and his staff's great work at StateofTheU.com
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Drew Mentock and FootballScoop's John Brice react to everything they heard during Wednesday's media interviews with quarterback CJ Carr, Notre Dame's coordinator trio and all six Fighting Irish captains. The crew delves further into why Carr won the job over Kenny Minchey and why the sophomore appears prepared for the season-opening matchup at No. 10 Miami.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:51) – Booger McFarland from ESPN joins Jake Query to give his perspective on how Anthony Richardson should be thinking with the decision by Shane Steichen to start Daniel Jones, wouldn’t be shocked if the Colts win double digit games because of the talent on the roster, highlights some of the changes in how football is played since he was playing, and evaluates the College Football Playoff. (13:51-37:21) – The South Bend Tribune’s Tom Noie makes his first appearance of the college football season on the show to discuss what the Notre Dame offense could look like this season with CJ Carr as the starter, believes that the schedule could be sneaky challenging for the Fighting Irish, accesses where he has seem Marcus Freeman grow from season to season as the head coach of the University of Notre Dame, and weighs in on whether Notre Dame is a local team to the Indianapolis area. (37:21-49:25) – Ball State’s Head Coach Mike Uremovich joins Jake Query to preview their season opener against the Purdue Boilermakers this weekend, highlights what Cardinals fans should expect to see from starting QB Kiael Kelly, reveals when they start shifting their focus on development to the upcoming opponent, and highlights why he loves coaching the MAC compared to coaching at a power four conference. (49:25-1:14:32) – Matt Taylor makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake Query discussing why he wasn’t surprised by any of the names that didn’t make the initial 53-man roster, believes that the Colts targeted Daniel Jones so the offense didn’t change much between he and Anthony Richardson, and touches on the corner back room heading into week one against the Miami Dolphins. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-24:48) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Washington Post story on Jim Irsay secretly relapsing. Jake gives his perspective on whether this was information that needed to be publicized or not. (24:48-38:52) – Booger McFarland from ESPN joins Jake Query to give his perspective on how Anthony Richardson should be thinking with the decision by Shane Steichen to start Daniel Jones, wouldn’t be shocked if the Colts win double digit games because of the talent on the roster, highlights some of the changes in how football is played since he was playing, and evaluates the College Football Playoff. (38:52-46:53) – The first hour of the program wraps up with Jake and Eddie discussing the college football playoff format and explaining what they hope it doesn’t become. (46:53-1:11:46) – The South Bend Tribune’s Tom Noie makes his first appearance of the college football season on the show to discuss what the Notre Dame offense could look like this season with CJ Carr as the starter, believes that the schedule could be sneaky challenging for the Fighting Irish, accesses where he has seem Marcus Freeman grow from season to season as the head coach of the University of Notre Dame, and weighs in on whether Notre Dame is a local team to the Indianapolis area. (1:11:46-1:24:10) – Ball State’s Head Coach Mike Uremovich joins Jake Query to preview their season opener against the Purdue Boilermakers this weekend, highlights what Cardinals fans should expect to see from starting QB Kiael Kelly, reveals when they start shifting their focus on development to the upcoming opponent, and highlights why he loves coaching the MAC compared to coaching at a power four conference. (1:24:10-1:35:13) – The second hour of the program concludes with Jake recapping his thoughts from earlier on the show on the Washington Post story about Jim Irsay. (1:35:13-2:04:38) – Matt Taylor makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake Query discussing why he wasn’t surprised by any of the names that didn’t make the initial 53-man roster, believes that the Colts targeted Daniel Jones so the offense didn’t change much between he and Anthony Richardson, and touches on the corner back room heading into week one against the Miami Dolphins. (2:04:38-2:10:18) – ESPN released its prediction for the top 100 players in the NFL for the upcoming season. Jake has Eddie guess which players ESPN had at number one and number two. (2:10:18-2:20:28) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing what is on tap tonight on the sports calendar. Plus, JMV joins from Syd’s Bar to preview his show and busy Labor Day Weekend!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jessica Smetana joins to close out the offseason with our annual discussion of things to be excited about for the upcoming Fighting Irish campaign. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport
At long last. It's game week. The Fighting Irish kick off the season this *Sunday* down at Hard Rock Stadium against Miami (FL) and your favorite podcasters are here to tell you everything you need to know about the first opponent of the season. Listen in for the recap of Week 0 in CFB, Carson Beck's flaws (looks notwithstanding), and the keys to an Irish victory.
It's BetMGM Tonight After Dark! Ryan Horvat kicks off the final hour with Notre Dame on SI's Managing Editor Nick Shepkowski to preview the Fighting Irish's CFB season! Then, Ryan dives into the news surrounding Micah Parsons' possible destination. Ryan wraps up the final hour with his favorite NFL season-long props! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's BetMGM Tonight After Dark! Ryan Horvat kicks off the final hour with Notre Dame on SI's Managing Editor Nick Shepkowski to preview the Fighting Irish's CFB season! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“A lot of lessons from that (National Championship) game, one is- we are good enough to be in that game and we are good enough to win that game….but this program is good enough every year to be in that game and to win that game, but we have to earn the right to do that.“ Marcus Freeman As the 2025 college football season approaches, The Pivot Podcast welcomes back Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman for a powerful sit-down ahead of what could be a defining year in South Bend. Coming off a thrilling run to the National Championship game last season, Coach Freeman opens up to Ryan, Channing, and Fred about the lessons learned from the highs and heartbreaks of 2024—and how he's using that experience to fuel this year's mission. In this candid conversation, Freeman talks leadership, pressure, and what it truly takes to build a sustainable culture of excellence. Freeman opens up about the hunger that still drives him, the lessons taken from last year, and the mounting expectations as Notre Dame returns a roster stacked with talent and leadership. He reflects on the evolution of the Fighting Irish under his watch, handling pressure, the growing expectations on and off the field, and how he's preparing his team—and himself—for the next step. Freeman also shares his excitement for breakout running back Jeremiah Love, whose explosive finish to the 2024 season has fans buzzing and opposing defenses on alert. With bigger responsibilities in the spotlight, Love is expected to be a game-changer in the Irish offense—and a major factor in Notre Dame's championship hopes. With unfiltered honesty and a competitor's mindset, Marcus Freeman gives fans and critics alike an inside look at what's coming next for Notre Dame football. The Irish kick off vs Miami Sunday night August 31st on primetime. Don't forget to like, subscribe and comment- we love hearing your feedback and chatting with you about the episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley and FootballScoop's John Brice react to everything they heard during Tuesday's press conferences with Marcus Freeman. That includes the Notre Dame head coach's comments on his decision to name CJ Carr the starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey. The crew also dives into the Week 1 Fighting Irish depth chart and who will be available for Miami on Sunday in Hard Rock Stadium.
Today's show features discussion by hosts Sean Stires and Vince DeDario on comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on quarterbacks CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey. We also share thoughts on the first Fighting Irish depth chart of the season and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's show features discussion by hosts Sean Stires and Vince DeDario on comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on quarterbacks CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey. We also share thoughts on the first Fighting Irish depth chart of the season and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Herrmann and Andrew Smith of Notre Dame, Our Blogger join to preview all 12 opponents on this fall's Fighting Irish schedule. A spicy start, the murky middle and some sad scenes. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport
We have officially entered the top 10 of Chuck Oliver's preseason top 20 countdown!! We look at numbers 10 through 6 with the best experts in the world of college football leading up to the start of football season! 10. Texas A&M: Jeff Tarply from Gigem 247 9. Miami: David Lake from Inside The U 8. Oregon: Erik Skopil from Duck Territory 7. Alabama: Matt Stahl from AL.com 6. Notre Dame: Tim O'Malley from Irish IllustratedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck isn't optimistic about Kentucky given how long it took to resolve their QB situation. Chuck and Heath discuss what week zero of CFB showed. JC Shurburtt of the Big Spur looks at South Carolina heading into Sunday's game with Virginia Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special edition of Tunnel Vision hosts Ryan Abraham and India Otto are joined remotely by new Trojan defensive back Kennedy Urlacher, who spent his freshman season in South Bend and then transferred to USC this summer. Thanks to House of Victory, the 5-foot-1, 195 pound safety out of Chandler High School in Arizona joins the show to talk about playing in 14 games last season for Notre Dame and making a run to the national championship game, his decision to transfer to USC following spring practice, working with secondary coach Doug Belk and defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, his connection to USC general manager Chad Bowden and lots more. Urlacher has played in 14 games for the Fighting Irish and recorded 12 tackles including one tackle for loss and a pair of pass breakups. In high school he had 127 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 1 touchdown and a blocked field goal. If you want to help out USC's NIL efforts, you can donate to House of Victory here. CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com! Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
His new book, "Pray Like a Champion Today" is out August 22. You can get your copy here.Pray Like a Champion Today takes you inside the heart of Notre Dame football—where faith, tradition, and teamwork collide. Before every game, as the Fighting Irish take a knee shoulder to shoulder praying the Our Father, their chaplain, Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, leads them in a rallying cry: “Our Lady, Queen of Victory!” The thunderous response—“Pray for us!”—echoes through Notre Dame Stadium, setting the tone for more than just the game.Now, Fr. Nate invites you beyond the sidelines for an exclusive look at the faith-filled moments that make Notre Dame football truly special. With vivid storytelling, full-color photos, and links to highlight videos, he shares behind-the-scenes experiences that have deepened his faith—and offers inspiration for you to grow as a Christian too.
In this episode of The Format Podcast, we dive into major college football news as Notre Dame and Ohio State officially announce their starting quarterbacks for the 2024 season. We break down what these QB decisions mean for the Fighting Irish, the Buckeyes, and the College Football Playoff race. With expert analysis, bold predictions, and a look at how these quarterbacks fit into their teams' offensive schemes, this episode is packed with insights for college football fans. Tune in for the latest reactions, quarterback debates, and key storylines shaping the 2024 NCAA football season.Twitter: @BruceFAHopeInstagram: @theformatpodcastTikTok: @theformatpodcastSit back, relax, and listen up!@OpinionStated @Mandownsports @sportsnfitnessrants @SportzTea @AngryOldHoops @DREAMERSPRO @UnCommonCents-865 If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast
Back like we never left. Dono, Ian, and Tom return to preview the 2025 season for the Fighting Irish. You want our takes on the QB battle? You got 'em. You want to know who the new position coaches are? This is your pod. You want a detailed breakdown of every position group on the team? Go no further. Not convinced yet? Well, we also give a quick run through of the schedule so you know which games to look out for.
(00:00-23:13) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the news that Daniel Jones will be the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. They play some of the comments from Shane Steichen on the decision and explain what it means for Anthony Richardson’s future with the franchise. (23:13-36:17) – Jake welcomes listeners to call into the program to share their thoughts, frustrations, and everywhere in between about Shane Steichen’s decision to start Daniel Jones. (36:17-43:07) – The first hour of the program wraps up with Jake revisiting the early quarterback history for the Indianapolis Colts prior to Peyton Manning’s arrival because there are some similarities. (43:07-1:06:45) – Hour number two of today’s show with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison starts with explaining why Shane Steichen felt like he needed to start Daniel Jones instead of Anthony Richardson. Jake welcomes more callers to share their thoughts on the situation. (1:06:45-1:16:19) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to provide an update as to when we will find out the significance of Sophie Cunningham’s knee injury, if he believes that the Fever will bring Caitlin Clark back still, when he anticipates the Fever to have her back on the court in practice, and weighs in on Rick Carlisle receiving an extension earlier today. (1:16:19-1:28:42) – The second hour of the program concludes with Jake discussing his love/hate relationship with Notre Dame football in connection to the Fighting Irish sharing who their starting quarterback will be for the start of the season. Additionally, he ties in Indiana and the success the Hoosiers had last year. (1:28:42-1:54:14) – Jake and Eddie replay Shane Steichen’s announcement that Daniel Jones will be the team’s starting quarterback for the upcoming season. He points out a couple of things he said in his opening statement that stood out, explains why he doesn’t think Shane Steichen had much of a voice in the quarterback decision from the get-go, and believes that Steichen’s opinion on Richardson changed when he tapped out of a game. (1:54:14-2:10:23) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly appearance on the show to explain why he started feeling last Daniel Jones was going to win the job last week, reveals that Morocco Brown and Shane Steichen were the biggest advocates for drafting Anthony Richardson in 2023, has a feeling that Shane Steichen’s confidence in himself plays a role in this decision, and believes Daniel Jones won the job because he won the job based off things Shane Steichen values but Anthony Richardson won the job on the football field. (2:10:23-2:14:50) – Today’s show closes out with Jake taking another call about the Colts QB situation and JMV joining to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish Sports Daily's Jamie Uyeyama joins to run through every scholarship freshman on the Fighting Irish offense. A tight end and running back who could make an instant impact, a crop of promising linemen, three receivers trying to work their way into the mix and a quarterback who needs to be ready for action as soon as next season. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport
Chuck opens with thoughts on the favorites having won every major QB competition in camp this season, and how that's not likely to last. Chuck and Heath discuss FSU putting down a new field just a week and a half before the season. Kelly Quinlan of Jackets Online updates Georgia Tech practice to this point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On termine nos previews avec une présentation complète des deux programmes indépendants dont les Fighting Irish de Notre Dame, puis nous nous jetons à l'eau en faisant nos prédictions pour cette saison 2025 ! Vous saurez tout à l'aube de la prochaine saison de College Football avec Grégory Richard et Morgan Lagrée. Au programme : - Preview deux équipes indépendantes (Notre Dame et UConn). - Les pronostics de Nithi pour le titre de champion dans toutes les conférences. - Nos favoris pour le Heisman Trophy 2025. - Nos prédictions pour le College Football Playoff à 12 équipes. Bonne écoute !
Irish Sports Daily's Jamie Uyeyama joins to run through every scholarship freshman on the Fighting Irish defense. Corners set to carry on the Mike Mickens tradition, an elite lineman and options alongside him, promising safeties and a trio of intriguing linebackers. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport
In this final hour Tobin &Leroy discuss the comments Tua Tagovailoa made during the 2nd pre-season game vs the Lions with CBS 4 Mike Cugno about his relationship with WR Tyreek Hill. Tobin 7 Leroy fell that Tua is too honest at times which leads him into more turmoil. They take a look at he Notre Dame vs University O Miami game as the Fighting Irish named their starting QB for the season. They talk PFL fighter Josh Silveira who will be fighting this Thursday at Hard Rock Casino.
Mike Bernardino, Notre Dame beat writer for the South Bend Tribune, joins Joe Zagacki as they talk about Cj carr being named starting qb for the Fighting Irish and how Notre Dame is treating the week's 1 game at Miami
Hurricane hotline is back on the air for the 2025-26 season. Joe Zagacki and His broadcaster partner, Don Bailey Jr are back together talking some Miami Hurricanes football as Notre Dame is right around the corner on Sunday night at 7:30. They talk about what they've seen at training camp so far especially on the offensive line, and also the latest news of Notre Dame naming the quarterback back for week 1. Joe Zagacki and Don Bailey Jr. also talk to Alex Mirabal and Carson Beck during training camp. Mike Bernardino, Notre Dame beat writer for the South Bend Tribune, joins Joe Zagacki as they talk about Cj carr being named starting QB for the Fighting Irish and how Notre Dame is treating the week's 1 game at Miami
Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big Ten's reported interest in a 24 or 28 team playoff format. Jeff Tarpley of Gig Em 247 looks at Chuck's number 10 team Texas A&M. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This live show defines the matchup between Notre Dame at Miami, two possible College Football Playoff teams. Both built their rosters through the trenches. There's been a stark difference in how the Irish and Hurricanes acquired their talent. That's a focal point of the live show.Also, this podcast will analyze the production, inexperience, individual battles, and the overall snap counts for the Fighting Irish and Canes.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Rugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE Use code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!DripDropRight now, DripDrop is offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEOpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlbGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
The Spreadsheet and Tailgate newsletter's Michael Bryan and Irish Sports Daily's Greg Flammang join to rank the top units on this year's Fighting Irish roster. Why it's nice to have the best players in the country, a debate about which line is better, safety life post-Xavier Watts, can wide receiver finally deliver and the continuing quarterback race. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport
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First Take welcomes Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman and Running Back Jeremiyah Love to the show to discuss the upcoming season for the Fighting Irish! Plus, a new wide receiver tier list to debate... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices