Best Nate Carr Podcasts (2025)

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Postgame reaction: Notre Dame beats Purdue, 56-30 56:47

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3d ago56:47

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Notre Dame got its first win of the season, beating Purdue, 56-30. What does this mean for Marcus Freeman's squad moving forward? How will Chris Ash's defense fare next week at Arkansas? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down all of that and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about…

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Purdue vs. Notre Dame preview | special guest Ivan Maisel on Frank Leahy book 1:25:26

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Notre Dame goes for its first win of the season Saturday as it hosts in-state rival Purdue. Can Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish take out their frustrations against the Boilermakers again, like they did last season? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview that game and much more. Plus, special guest Ivan Maisel joins the show to talk about…

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Notre Dame loses to Texas A&M, falls to 0-2 1:08:26

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Notre Dame is 0-2 after losing a heartbearker to Texas A&M, 41-40. How will Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish respond? What's up with Chris Ash's defense? Can CJ Carr dig the offense out of this hole? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down with a live episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info…

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Texas A&M-Notre Dame Preview, plus special guest Father Nate Wills 1:07:06

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Notre Dame returns from its bye week with a showdown against Texas A&M. Can Marcus Freeman and Co. make it two in a row against Mike Elko and the Aggies? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down. Plus, team chaplain Father Nate Wills joins the show to talk about his new book, "Pray Like a Champion Today." Hosted by Simplecast, an…

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The Independent Bye Week Edition with Mike Golic Jr. 46:05

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As Notre Dame turns the page from its season-opening loss at Miami, Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson of The Independent take a look at what went right, what went wrong, and how that all will affect the Fighting Irish come next week against Texas A&M. Plus, former Irish offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. joins the show to share his insights into what rea…

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Notre Dame falls to Miami, 27-24, in the season opener 1:02:49

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Convicts 1, Catholics 0. That's the scoreboard after Notre Dame fell to Miami in a 27-24 contest at Hard Rock Stadium that came down to the final minute. How did CJ Carr perform in his debut? How did defensive coordinator Chris Ash look? And where do Marcus Freeman and his Fighting Irish program turn to now with a huge game against Texas A&M on-dec…

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Notre Dame at Miami Game Preview, Fighting Irish Season Preview with Tim Murray 1:05:33

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Football is back! And Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview Notre Dame's 2025 season and much more. Submit your questions for those two and special guest Tim Murray here as the trio previews Marcus Freeman's squad's game this weekend at Miami and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab…

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Notre Dame names CJ Carr its starting quarterback 30:48

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Marcus Freeman named CJ Carr Notre Dame's starting quarterback for the 2025 season, a surprise move given how well Kenny Minchey played in fall camp. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson react to the news plus share notes on the team captains and what this means for the season opener against Miami. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz…

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Notre Dame QB Battle is Real 38:22

2M ago38:22

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Matt & Pete breakdown the latest out of Fall camp for Marcus Freeman and the Irish as CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey battle for the Notre Dame starting quarterback spot. Mike Denbrock’s offense has had success with duel threat QBs and with CJ Carr struggling with three picks in practice, the competition has become more serious for the Notre Dame signal …

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Notre Dame training camp opens & catching up with Jack Kiser 45:43

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Matt & Pete are joined by Jack Kiser to look back on his career with the Irish, training camp in Jacksonville and thoughts on this year’s Notre Dame team. Plus, expectations of camp opening in South Bend and what Marcus Freeman’s team can do to repeat last year’s success. When will C.J. Carr be anointed and thoughts on the offensive line following …

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Recruiting updates & catching up with Trey Mancini 49:07

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Matt & Pete are joined by former Major Leaguer and World Series Champion Trey Mancini to hear about his experience as a Notre Dame baseball player, an Irish football fan and an avid listener of the Independent. Plus, Matt & Pete discuss latest out of South Bend this summer, Marcus Freeman’s recruiting run as of late and what to expect as the season…

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2025 Notre Dame Football Fan Survey 50:43

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Matt & Pete return for Pete’s annual Notre Dame Fan Survey. Tune in for thoughts from the fan base on the USC series potentially ending, where are Notre Dame’s strength, how they view Marcus Freeman three years in and who will be the breakout start for 2025? Plus, thoughts on the NBC broadcast crew and their ideal booth pairing. Hosted by Simplecas…

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Greg McElroy on the state of Notre Dame Football 57:50

3M ago57:50

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Matt & Pete are joined by ESPN analyst and former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy to get his perspective of the state of the Irish heading into the 2025 season. What are his impressions of Marcus Freeman after covering the team so closely during the playoff run last year, how does he feel like Notre Dame is setup in terms of depth for the season a…

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Recapping the latest from Marcus Freeman 42:27

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It may be May, but there is no shortage of Notre Dame football news to cover. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson have you covered on the latest from Marcus Freeman, the USC rivalry, College Football Playoff talks and much, much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da…

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ESPN’s David Hale talks Clemson series & ACC 43:49

4M ago43:49

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Matt & Pete are back to talk about the latest news from the Fighting Irish and are joined by David Hale of ESPN to talk about the Clemson Series and the ACC. Never too early to look ahead at the Notre Dame season and with the news of the kick times for games on NBC, Matt & Pete share their thoughts on the lineup Marcus Freeman’s team will face once…

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Recapping Notre Dame's spring season 56:22

5M ago56:22

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Marcus Freeman officially put a bow on Notre Dame's spring campaign Wednesday, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down the Fighting Irish coach's press conference and deliver their big takeaways from the spring. What does the departure of Steve Angeli mean? Who has the edge in the QB battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey? How ha…

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Notre Dame Spring Game Preview 45:44

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Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold Spring game is just around the corner, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview the weekend. What should folks watch for with QBs Steve Angeli, CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey? Plus, which team would you like to see the Fighting Irish face in a hypothetical scrimmage? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a…

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Notre Dame Football Spring Check-In with Tim Murray 45:04

6M ago45:04

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Matt & Pete are joined by Tim Murray to discuss Notre Dame's Spring Football latest news including the quarterback competition and Steve Angeli's place in it. What does Tim think of the QB battle between Steve Angeli, CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey? Tune in for the latest on Marcus Freeman's squad as well as thoughts on the biggest impact player to expe…

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Notre Dame Football Opens Spring Ball 43:31

6M ago43:31

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Notre Dame kicked off spring football on Wednesday, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down Marcus Freeman’s fourth season in charge. How is the quarterback battle shaping up with Steve Angeli, CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey? How will players like Jeremiyah Love be used after a long season? How will Chris Ash and the rest of the new fac…

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Previewing Notre Dame’s QB battle, breaking down the GM hire and an ode to Zack Martin 48:42

7M ago48:42

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Spring ball is less than two weeks away at Notre Dame, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to get you ready. The guys break down the hire of new GM Mike Martin, and they take a look at the upcoming quarterback battle of Steve Angeli, CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey. Plus, Matt and Pete go down memory lane of some of the best Fighting Irish offensi…

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Catching up on Notre Dame's offseason 45:54

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It's been a short but busy offseason for Notre Dame, with the Irish hiring running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider away from Penn State to replace Deland McCullough, and with the search for a new general manager still going, as James Blanchard elected to stay at Texas Tech. What's next for Marcus Freeman and his squad? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are …

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Notre Dame hires Chris Ash as defensive coordinator 50:05

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Matt & Pete return to discuss the news that Notre Dame is bringing in former Rutgers head coach and Ohio State defensive coordinator Chris Ash to take on the open DC role for the Irish. Find out their thoughts on the hire and what it will mean for Marcus Freeman's team next season. Plus, thoughts on timing announcement for the schedule next fall. L…

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Notre Dame falls to Ohio State, 34-23, in the College Football Playoff National Championship 1:06:54

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Notre Dame's season came to an end Monday night, with the Fighting Irish falling to Ohio State, 34-23. Marcus Freeman's squad fought back from a 24-point deficit to make it interesting in the fourth quarter, and Riley Leonard showed plenty of guts, but in the end it wasn't enough. Notre Dame finishes the 2024-25 season at 14-2 after a remarkable Co…

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National Championship Preview & Predictions: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State 1:06:42

8M ago1:06:42

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Matt & Pete weigh in with their picks for the National Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State with guest Tim Murray. Plus, they talk about the build up to this game and the cultural conversation around Notre Dame including Shane Gillis’ latest ad with Under Armour. How do the Fighting Irish matchup with Ohio State? What can Al Golden do to …

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Tony Simeone recaps Notre Dame season & looks ahead to Ohio State 59:52

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Matt & Pete are back for another episode in the build up to the National Championship matchup with Ohio State on Monday night in Atlanta. They are joined by Tony Simeone, play-by-play voice of the Fighting Irish to talk about this season to date and what he expects from the matchup with the Buckeyes. How did Notre Dame turn things around after the …

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Early look at Ohio State-Notre Dame with Ari Wasserman 53:34

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Matt & Pete are joined by Ari Wasserman of On3 for their first look at Notre Dame vs. Ohio State for the National Championship. Get early impressions of the matchup, what areas of the game Notre Dame will have the advantage against the Buckeyes and Ari's thoughts on if this is a team of destiny for the Irish? Plus, who wins the coaching matchup bet…

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Notre Dame beats Penn State in the Orange Bowl, advances to the National Championship Game 1:05:41

9M ago1:05:41

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Notre Dame came back from a 10-point deficit to upset Penn State, 27-24, and punch its ticket to Atlanta for the Jan. 20 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. There, the Fighting Irish will face Ohio State or Texas. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down. Orange Bowl Defensive MVP Christian Gray came up with the …

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Orange Bowl Preview: Notre Dame vs. Penn State | College Football Playoff Semifinal 37:41

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Matt & Pete share the latest on the Fighting Irish heading into their semifinal matchup with Penn State on Thursday night. Tune in for injury updates on Jeremiyah Love and Abdul Carter, what Marcus Freeman shared with press this week as well as predictions for the matchup in South Florida. Can Riley Leonard take this game on his back like he did ag…

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Previewing Notre Dame vs. Penn State with The Nittany Dispatch 55:48

9M ago55:48

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Get ready for the 2025 Orange Bowl as Notre Dame faces Penn State for the chance to move on to the National Championship. Matt Fortuna & Pete Sampson join from The Independent and Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber from The Nittany Dispatch to give a preview of the upcoming semifinal. Find out what both sets of reporters think of the opposing team and ho…

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Notre Dame wins the Sugar Bowl with 23-10 victory of Georgia | College Football Playoff 1:23:47

9M ago1:23:47

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Notre Dame punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff semifinal with an emphatic win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Marcus Freeman out-coached Kirby Smart throughout the entire game and the Irish made enough plays to hold the margin over the Bulldogs to earn the win. The Notre Dame defense stifled Georgia and Gunner Stockton all game long …

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SUGAR BOWL PREVIEW: Notre Dame vs. Georgia | College Football Playoff 1:17:39

9M ago1:17:39

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The Fighting Irish head to New Orleans to take on Georgia for the right to move on to the semfinal of the College Football Playoff. Tune in for thoughts from Matt, Pete and a host of fans who share their perspective before one of the biggest games for Notre Dame in the last decade. What has Marcus Freeman said in the lead up to the matchup and how …

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Notre Dame beats Indiana 27-17 to win the first ever home College Football Playoff game 57:57

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Notre Dame is on to the Sugar Bowl, as the Fighting Irish made quick work of Indiana in front of a raucous crowd in South Bend. Marcus Freeman's squad is now on an 11-game winning streak as it readies for Georgia on New Year's Day. Riley Leonard commanded the offense, Jeremiyah Love had a 98-yard TD run and Jordan Faison had an Irish season-high of…

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PREVIEW: Notre Dame vs. Indiana | College Football Playoff 56:22

9M ago56:22

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The long awaited opening round home playoff game in South Bend is almost here and Pete, Matt, and Tim Murray are back to preview the matchup for the Irish with Indiana. Who will shine on the biggest stage for Notre Dame? It’s Riley Leonard opposite Kurtis Rourke, Marcus Freeman vs Curt Cignetti and Jeremiyah Love vs. the Hoosier defense. Plus Marcu…

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Notre Dame College Football Playoff Preview with Zach Osterman 45:13

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Pete shares his first reaction to the College Football Playoff draw for the Irish as they will match up against Indiana in South Bend on Dec. 20th. What should Notre Dame fans expect from the Hoosiers and “Google Me” Curt Cignetti? Is Kurtis Rourke going to move the ball against the Irish defense? Will Riley Leonard have success against the Hoosier…

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Notre Dame College Football Playoff ranking reaction & postseason early thoughts 45:48

10M ago45:48

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Pete is joined by Tim Murray to discuss the latest College Football Playoff ranking and where they think the Irish will end up when the season is all said and done. Will Marcus Freeman’s team earn the coveted five seed setting them up for a favorable road to the semifinals or will they host an SEC powerhouse in an opening winter game in South Bend.…

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Notre Dame is College Football Playoff Bound after defeating USC, 49-35 47:06

10M ago47:06

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Pete Sampson recaps Notre Dame's season-defining (and capping) win over USC that will clinch a berth in the College Football Playoff for Marcus Freeman and the Irish. Riley Leonard threw for 155 yards and a touchdown while Jadarian Price led the team in rushing with 111 yards. The Irish will now await the selection show for their place in the playo…

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Notre Dame Preview: USC Regular Season Finale 54:26

10M ago54:26

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The Irish look to close out the regular season with a victory in LA and solidify their spot in the college football playoff. Pete Sampson is joined by Tim Murray to breakdown the matchup and discuss how Marcus Freeman will match wits with Lincoln Riley and if USC has enough fight left in them to make it a challenge on Saturday. Will Riley Leonard g…

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Notre Dame Dominates Army in Yankee Stadium, 49-14 31:41

10M ago31:41

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Marcus Freeman’s squad continued its run of dominant play with a win over previously unbeaten Army. Jeremiyah Love score three touchdowns and Riley Leonard threw two touchdowns in the victory. Pete Sampson recaps the win as well as where Notre Dame sits in the College Football Playoff Ranking and how the Irish resume stacks up against the rest of c…

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Notre Dame vs. Army Preview with Mike Monaco 29:30

10M ago29:30

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Tune in for a preview of the upcoming matchup with undefeated Army from Yankee Stadium. What can the Irish expect from an Army team that has its doubters of its 9-0 record. Plus, Mike Monaco joins the podcast to talk about what he saw covering Army earlier this year as well as thoughts on how Marcus Freeman's squad has fared this year. Learn more a…

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Notre Dame beats Virginia 35-14 1:05:12

10M ago1:05:12

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Notre Dame capped off Senior Day with a win over Virginia, 35-14, to improve to 9-1 on the season. Marcus Freeman's squad looks primed for a College Football Playoff berth -- and perhaps even a CFP game in South Bend, Indiana -- as it readies for Army and USC to close the regular season. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson talk about the dominance over t…

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Notre Dame vs. Virginia Preview with Eric Mac Lain 1:11:44

10M ago1:11:44

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It's Wednesday, which means it's time for Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to get together and chop it up about Notre Dame football. The Fighting Irish checked in at No. 8 in Tuesday's College Football Playoff selection committee rankings, which would give them a first-round matchup at Tennessee. How can Marcus Freeman's squad continue to move up? And…

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Notre Dame dominates Florida State, 52-3 53:05

11M ago53:05

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No. 10 Notre Dame came out of its open date in dominant fashion, beating Florida State 52-3. Riley Leonard tallied 285 yards of total offense and 3 TDs, Jeremiyah Love reached the end zone for the ninth straight game and Steve Angeli got in on the action with a TD pass late against the Seminoles. Marcus Freeman's squad improved to 8-1 as it makes i…

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Notre Dame vs. Florida State Preview with Tom Mendoza 1:10:32

11M ago1:10:32

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Notre Dame is back from its open date and ready to host Florida State in primetime this Saturday. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview the game between Marcus Freeman's squad and Mike Norvell's squad. The guys react to the College Football Playoff rankings, as the Fighting Irish debuted at No. 10 on Tuesday night. Plus, special guest T…

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Notre Dame Bye Week with Ty Hildenbrandt 54:16

11M ago54:16

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Notre Dame may have a bye week, but there is still plenty to talk about. Join co-hosts Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson as they go live on Halloween with special guest Ty Hildenbrandt of the Solid Verbal. What's Marcus Freeman's bye week agenda? Can Riley Leonard and the Fighting Irish offense continue to improve? And where will they be in next week's…

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Notre Dame ends Navy's undefeated season, 51-14 42:18

11M ago42:18

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No. 12 Notre Dame left no doubt in a dominant performance against No. 24 Navy at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Marcus Freeman's squad now has its first six-game winning streak of his tenure, and it heads into its second open date with plenty of College Football Playoff momentum. QB Riley Leonard has turned a corner, Al Golden's defense h…

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Notre Dame vs. Navy Preview with Ian Book 1:06:27

11M ago1:06:27

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No. 12 Notre Dame looks to improve to 7-1 this Saturday as the Fighting Irish head to East Rutherford, N.J., to take on undefeated, 24th-ranked Navy in a game with massive College Football Playoff implications. Can Marcus Freeman's squad continue its winning ways? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson preview the game and much more. Plus, Notre Dame's all-…

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Notre Dame beats Georgia Tech, 31-13 41:02

11M ago41:02

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Notre Dame improved to 6-1 with a convincing 31-13 win over Georgia Tech in Atlanta's Mercedes Benz-Stadium. Riley Leonard ran for two TDs and Al Golden's defense suffocated the Yellow Jackets' running game. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to recap the win and talk about what's next for Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish as they ready for Navy.…

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Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech Preview with Shaun Crawford 1:12:30

11M ago1:12:30

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No. 12 Notre Dame starts the second half of its season with a trip to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech. The Fighting Irish look to improve to 6-1, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview the contest and talk about the week that was, including breaking down how the Irish respond without Benjamin Morrison. Plus, former Irish captain Shaun C…

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Notre Dame Dominates Stanford 49-7 51:13

12M ago51:13

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Notre Dame dominated on both sides of the ball in its 49-7 win Saturday over Stanford, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about it on the latest live episode of The Independent. Marcus Freeman's team improves to 5-1 and now readies for a trip to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech. Have Riley Leonard and the offense turned a corner at just…

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Notre Dame vs. Stanford preview with Mike Golic Jr. 1:06:01

12M ago1:06:01

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No. 11 Notre Dame readies for Stanford as the Fighting Irish come off an open date, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview the contest against the Cardinal. Plus, special guest Mike Golic Jr. joins the show to talk about Marcus Freeman's third year, the Irish offensive line and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…