Irish Football Fix

On the November 2, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Chuck Freeby chat with 1988 Notre Dame national champion Pat Eilers in our Focus on Faith interview.

Eilers was never recruited by Notre Dame. He showed up as a transfer from Yale, and Lou Holtz told him this program wasn’t built with Ivy League transfers.

So how did Eilers become so valuable to this program that he scored the first touchdown against Miami in 1988, then switch positions later in his career and become an NFL defensive back? Certainly, perseverance played a role, but so did faith and a love for Notre Dame which has resulted in him sending his children to Notre Dame and becoming a valuable donor to the new Shields Hall.

--

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the November 2, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview Notre Dame's top 5 matchup vs Miami and recap the win over Navy.

In segment 1, we discuss the biggest game set for Notre Dame Stadium since USC in 2005 as the #4 Irish host #1 Miami. Is this a must win for the Irish? We certainly feel like it is!

In segment 2, we recap the lackluster win over Navy from Saturday.

In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with former Irish great and 1988 national champion Pat Eilers, who scored the first touchdown against Miami in 1988!

In segment 4, we go in depth into the matchup with the Hurricanes and what it will take for the Irish to win. We close the show with our predictions.

--

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 26th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, former Notre Dame offensive lineman and national champion Mike Brennan joins Focus on Faith to share an incredible story of perseverance, faith, and the impact of Lou Holtz.

A 4th round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, Brennan went on to a successful career on Wall Street. But his path at Notre Dame was anything but easy. He arrived in South Bend under Gerry Faust as a tight end, and when Holtz took over, Brennan’s future with the Irish was uncertain.

Brennan shares some fantastic stories about Holtz, including how the legendary coach went to bat for him to get into Notre Dame’s MBA program. Brennan also reflects on the 1988 season and the Navy and Miami games that became two of the most important of his college career.

Focus on Faith is presented by Vince and Pat Turner, who pray these personal stories of faith encourage you.

--

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 26th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the state of the Irish coming out of a bye week following the loss to BYU and ahead of Saturday's battle with Navy.

In segment 1, we play back a number of soundbytes from Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference and give our reactions including whether his team still has confidence, the Irish 'needing a loss', the defensive pass rush, CJ Carr and the use of Jonaz Walton.

In segment 2, we look at the national landscape and why BYU fell behind Notre Dame in the latest polls.

In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with former Irish offensive lineman and 1988 national champion Mike Brennan.

In segment 4, we preview Saturday's game against Navy and give our game predictions.

--

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 19th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Notre Dame alum Anne Thompson of NBC News in our Focus on Faith interview.

Anne joined us from Rome where she's been covering Pope Leo's recent surgery and cancer diagnosis. She explains what it's like to cover an American Pope and how she got started as NBC's 'beat reporter' for the Catholic Church.

Anne also discusses her love for Notre Dame and what it's like when she gets to cover the Irish in her reporting, like she recently did with a story on Notre Dame wide receivers and their NFL dads.

Anne got her start in the TV business at WNDU and she shares some stories about Jeff Jeffers and Maureen McFadden as well.

Our Focus on Faith interviews are presented by Vince and Pat Turner.

--

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 19th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo address a lot of issues that need fixing after Notre Dame falls on the road at BYU.

In segment 1, we look at why the Irish suddenly can't win a top 10 game anymore under Marcus Freeman, the controversial final play, CJ Carr's mishaps and Notre Dame's red zone failures.

In segment 2, we turn our attention to the defense and why the highly regarded Irish struggled so greatly against Bear Bachmeier and the Cougars.

In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with Notre Dame alum and long time NBC News reporter Anne Thompson.

In segment 4, we look at the national landscape and our thoughts on where Notre Dame stands in the playoff picture.

--

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 12th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Fr. Nate Wills for their annual conversation on Focus on Faith.

In this year's conversation, Fr. Nate discusses the personal meaning to facing Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, what it's like hearing from former players on the impact he made on them, the good work being done at the Alliance for Catholic Education and celebrating 20 years of being a priest.

Pray Like A Champion Today, Sacred Stories from the Sidelines of Notre Dame Football is available through Ave Maria Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and many other locations.

Focus on Faith is presented by Pat and Vince Turner.

--

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 12th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview Notre Dame's big battle of unbeatens at BYU.

In segment 1, we look at where #2 Notre Dame stands midway through the season as they get set for a top 10 showdown at #8 BYU following a 58-7 dismantling of Stanford. The guys also discuss how depth has separated the Irish from its opponents and how its first six games may have been tougher than people thought.

In segment 2, they dive into the players who have stepped up in major ways on both sides of the ball including running back Jonaz Walton and defensive end Boubacar Traore.

In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with Notre Dame football chaplain Fr. Nate Wills as he celebrates 20 years of being a priest.

In segment 4, we get into details of the the matchup with BYU. We conclude the show with your predictions and our predictions.

--

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 5th, 2026 episode of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Saint Joseph High School alum and current Notre Dame baseball standout Jayce Lee in our Focus on Faith interview.

Jayce had a breakout sophomore season for the Irish and his big dreams of becoming an inner city South Bend kid to be drafted into professional baseball and getting closer and closer to reality.

In this candid conversation, the South Bend native explains what playing in his hometown means to him, how faith has guided him in his baseball journey, how Saint Joe prepared him for life at Notre Dame and the all important question--what's a better feeling, a home run or a slam dunk.

Presented by Vince and Pat Turner.

---

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor for the Irish Football Fix: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 5th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the State of the Irish after a 5-0 start to the 2026 season.

In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's 37-26 win at North Carolina and breakdown if the victory was , relieving, disappointing or conflicting. We let you drive the conversation with your comments on our poll question and then dive into the issues the Irish experienced in pass defense and special teams.

In segment 2, it's a look at what went right at North Carolina, including the play of CJ Carr and the emergence of a run game, spearheaded by freshman Jonaz Walton.

In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with Saint Joseph High School alum and current Notre Dame baseball standout, Jayce Lee.

In segment 4, we get into the matchup with Stanford. We conclude the show with our game picks.

--

Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

---

Follow us on social media:

Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana

Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby

Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo

Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify

--

Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.