On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down transfer portal priorities, internal development, schematic questions, and recruiting momentum as the Irish move through a pivotal offseason.

Topics include:

• Marcus Freeman's contract extension
• The latest roster departures, including DE Joshua Burnham and DT Donovan Hinish
• Transfer portal priorities for the Irish
• Players poised to rise during winter workouts and spring practice
• Possible schematic changes on offense and defense
• How Notre Dame maximized December without a bowl game
• The latest Irish recruiting buzz

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.  

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the latest ongoings in Notre Dame football's early offseason.

In this episode:  

• What to make of latest Marcus Freeman/New York Giants speculation
• The disruption of the Notre Dame-USC annual rivalry
• Which Notre Dame players are still weighing NFL Draft decisions
• Takeaways from the opening round of the College Football Playoff
• The latest Irish recruiting buzz

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.  

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Steve Wiltfong, On3 and Rivals vice president of national college football recruiting and the transfer portal, joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss the current transfer portal climate, if Notre Dame should pursue a backup quarterback in the portal, other portal needs for the Irish, how well ND retains its players, which 2026 signees could play as freshmen for ND, if ND can continue to recruit at a high level, if missing out on the College Football Playoff will hurt recruiting and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (29:15).

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what comes next for Notre Dame football — from roster construction and coaching changes to recruiting momentum and offseason strategy.

In this episode:

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Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. (2008-12) joined the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss Notre Dame being left out of the College Football Playoff, the issues with the CFP process, how the ACC discussed ND in comparisons with Miami, the backlash of ND opting out of bowl season, what the 2009 team did when it passed on a bowl opportunity, the amount of development that can happen in bowl practices, his perspective on ND's offensive line, head coach Marcus Freeman's future, co-hosting The Echoes podcast and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (38:11).

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the College Football Playoff committee's decision to drop Notre Dame from the playoff field in the eleventh hour. The Irish (10-2) were ranked No. 11 with No. 9 Alabama (10-3) and No. 10 Miami (10-2) taking the the final two spots in the playoff.

In this episode:

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Recruiting guru Tom Lemming joined a special live edition of the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss Notre Dame football recruiting from every angle. Lemming covered Notre Dame’s 2026 signees, what positions ND could target in the transfer portal, early names to know in the 2027 class and answered questions live from viewers.

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 9 Notre Dame's outlook following a 49-20 win at Stanford. The Irish (10-2) finished the regular season with 10 consecutive wins and will wait until Sunday to learn their College Football Playoff fate.

In this episode:

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Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 9 Notre Dame's 49-20 road win over Stanford. How did the Irish control the Cardinal? Let them explain.

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