Mike Singer, Notre Dame football recruiting insider for Blue & Gold, discusses how fans are reacting to ND's 3-0 start, how the "Leave No Doubt" mantra is being interpreted, the early season recruiting visitors for the Irish, how QB commit Champ Monds is dealing with a season-ending shoulder injury and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (23:05).

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Notre Dame football moved to 3-0 with a 27-10 victory over Michigan State on Saturday. Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what they've learned about the No. 3 Irish and what needs to be improved to keep the Irish on a national championship path.

Topics include:
• Key developments in Notre Dame's win over Michigan State
• Top takeaways from Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference
• What the Irish have established through three games
• Where ND should make the most growth in the coming weeks
• A quick look ahead at Purdue

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Jessica Smetana, a Notre Dame graduate and podcast cohost of The Echoes and College Football Happy Hour, discusses her expectations for the Irish this season, handling overreactions, the biggest concern in ND's offense, where Michigan State fits among ND's rivals, the buzz building for Miami-Notre Dame, predictions for the end of the season and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (32:30).

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Notre Dame football is 2-0 and ranked No. 3 in the latest AP Top 25, with Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish continuing their pursuit of a College Football Playoff berth and national championship in 2026.

But how does Notre Dame turn its early-season promise into a team capable of winning it all?

Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what the Irish still need to tweak, where Notre Dame has made meaningful progress and which new faces could emerge as bigger factors Saturday against Michigan State and beyond.

With Notre Dame likely to be a heavy favorite until at least its mid-October road test at BYU, the challenge is about more than simply stacking wins. It’s about continuing to build a championship-caliber team.

Topics include:
• Which young Notre Dame players who saw action in the 52-0 win over Rice warrant another look against Michigan State?
• What early statistical trends should concern Marcus Freeman and the Irish?
• The biggest takeaways from Freeman’s latest press conference heading into the Notre Dame-Michigan State rivalry renewal
• Could a No. 1-vs.-No. 2 showdown eventually be coming to Notre Dame Stadium?
• The latest Notre Dame football recruiting buzz and what’s next for the Irish

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Landon Tengwall, a college football analyst and former Penn State offensive lineman (2021-22), discusses Notre Dame's offensive line performance against Wisconsin, why Anthonie Knapp impressed, what Styles Prescod struggled with, the differences between the two halves of the game, why he didn't like the insert blocks from tight ends, Will Black's starting debut, how ND's defense looked and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (29:49).

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Notre Dame football opened its season Sunday night with a 41-13 win over Wisconsin. Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down ND's slow start that eventually turned into a commanding victory for the No. 4 Irish.

Topics include:
• Biggest takeaways from the Notre Dame victory
• Biggest concerns from the Irish performance
• What to expect from ND moving forward
• A quick look ahead at Rice

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Aaron Taylor, a former Notre Dame offensive lineman (1990-93) and Green Bay Packer (1994-97), discusses being able to return to Lambeau Field to watch the Irish on Sunday, his time in Green Bay as a player, how ND's roster compares to the Lou Holtz era, ND's right guard competition, what center Ashton Craig means to the line, what Charles Jagusah may be going through, expectations for ND's defensive line, the state of offensive line play across the country and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (32:25).

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Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down everything you need to know heading into the season opener.

Topics include:

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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Jim Flanagan, former Notre Dame defensive lineman (1990-93) and Green Bay Packer (2001), discusses watching his son James, a sophomore tight end for the Irish, play in Notre Dame Stadium and Lambeau Field, how Jim ended up at Notre Dame out of Wisconsin, what it meant to play for the same NFL team as his father, Notre Dame’s current roster talent, comparing Marcus Freeman and Lou Holtz as recruiters, what it’s been like to coach his sons in high school, James’ track career, Richie Flanigan’s future as an offensive linemen, his lasting memories of Holtz and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (27:01).

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Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the latest developments for the Irish and take a shot at some 2026 season predictions.

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