Notre Dame alumna and podcaster extraordinaire Jess Smetana joins The Shamrock to find meaning in Marcus Freeman’s inconsistent start as Irish head coach, get to the origin of her fandom and look ahead to what’s coming next for the program. We also talk a little Stanford and relive her Clemson-to-Notre Dame transfer as a student. (See! Notre Dame takes transfers!)

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Jess Smetana chats Notre Dame fandom, Marcus Freeman's inconsistencies & reflecting on Stanford

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The Shamrock Live returns to preview Notre Dame's trip to Clemson and what a win in (the other) Death Valley would mean for Marcus Freeman and the program. We also chat about the sign stealing controversy at Michigan and if that helps explain what happened during Notre Dame's trip to Ann Arbor four years ago.

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The Shamrock Live: Big game vs Clemson this weekend

The Shamrock Live jumps into transfer rumors, staff updates and what the Irish can prove the rest of this season.

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The Shamrock Live: What's next for Notre Dame?

The Shamrock Live previews Notre Dame's showdown with USC and the pressure on offensive coordinator Gerad Parker to get the Irish right with Sam Hartman at the controls. We also touched on Notre Dame's change of leadership and what it might mean for Marcus Freeman.

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The Shamrock Live: USC comes to town for a big game

The Shamrock Live broadcasts from Louisville head of Notre Dame's latest Top 25 game in primetime. What can the Irish show on Saturday night that makes them a better bet against USC a week from now? Has the run game gone stale? And which lessons are Marcus Freeman learning on the job versus simply show who he is as a head coach?

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The Shamrock Live: Can Notre Dame's offense get back in gear?

The Shamrock Live takes your questions on Notre Dame's ability to get its season back on track after the last-minute loss at Ohio State. The Irish offense got plenty of questions, particularly the passing game and Gerad Parker's willingness to lean into it.

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Jess Smetana chats Notre Dame fandom, Marcus Freeman's inconsistencies & reflecting on Stanford

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