On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the latest from Notre Dame football's preseason training camp. From injury news to the ongoing quarterback competition, they deliver insider analysis and key takeaways as the Irish prepare for the season opener at Miami on Aug. 31.

They discussed:

• The impact of lost seasons for RB Kedren Young and TE Kevin Bauman

• Which positions Notre Dame can least afford an injury

• How the quarterback competition continues to play out

• Developments on Notre Dame's offensive and defensive lines

• If the wide receiver improvement feels real

• And the latest in recruiting with a commitment from three-star DT Elijah Golden

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 everything you need to know from Notre Dame football’s first week of preseason training camp. From the quarterback competition to depth chart risers, they deliver insider analysis and key takeaways as the Irish prepare for their Aug. 31 season opener vs. Miami

They discussed:

• QB depth chart breakdown — who’s rising, who’s fading?

• Early camp surprises and potential breakout players

• Return game contenders to watch

• Names they’re buying stock in for a big fall

• The latest buzz on Notre Dame recruiting

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT.

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what they expect to learn from Notre Dame football's first preseason practices starting Thursday.

They discussed:

• How to evaluate early preseason glimpses

• What they want to spend time focusing on

• Which positions could change their expectations during camp

• Questions they have for head coach Marcus Freeman

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT.

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down everything you need to know as Notre Dame football’s training camp opens July 31. From the quarterback battle to depth chart projections, they shared insider predictions for the Irish heading into the Aug. 31 season opener vs. Miami.

Other topics include:

• The most intense position battles beyond QB

• Freshmen poised to make an impact

• Top contenders in the return game

• The best comeback stories from injury

• The latest Notre Dame recruiting buzz

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT.

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New Notre Dame Women's Basketball Center Malaya Cowles Talks Irish Outlook, Summer Transition & Giving Back

Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen sits down with new Notre Dame women’s basketball center Malaya Cowles, a 6-foot-3 grad transfer from Wake Forest, for an exclusive interview. Cowles reflects on her summer experience since joining the Irish, shares her early impressions of head coach Niele Ivey’s squad, and breaks down the team’s chemistry and expectations for the upcoming season.

Get a scouting report on Notre Dame’s 2025-26 roster, insights into Cowles’ role as a veteran leader, and learn more about her passions off the court — including her commitment to community service and social impact.

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Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton joins Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen for a special live edition of Football Never Sleeps. With training camp around the corner, they break down the latest reshuffle on Notre Dame’s offensive line — including what Charles Jagusah’s recovery timeline might look like — and why this unit could still rank among the best in college football.

The duo also dives into Notre Dame’s summer progress, the Irish’s hot streak on the recruiting trail, and what to watch as fall camp nears. Plus, they’ll take your questions LIVE and offer expert insights on all things ND Football.

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the ripple effects of Charles Jagusah's injury, how it impacts the offensive line depth chart, and what it means for the Irish's College Football Playoff aspirations.

Topics include:

• Who steps up with Jagusah out?

• What Notre Dame must do to overcome this setback

• What leadership looks like for a team that will transcend

• The Irish recruiting roll continues, and what's next?

• Hansen and James answer viewer questions live

Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live at a day/time still to be determined.

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Notre Dame's latest commitments in the 2026 and 2027 classes, an upcoming schedule of announcements from top remaining targets, including a trio of wide receivers, the move to Blue & Gold Illustrated and more. Plus they took questions live from viewers.

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James reviews what he learned from Rivals Five-Star in Indianapolis, shares video clips of the Notre Dame commits who participated and recaps the latest in recruiting as the Irish have stayed hot.

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith joins Tyler James of Inside ND Sports to discuss the outlook for Notre Dame in the 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes, if the Irish need to offer a 2027 quarterback soon, takeaways from the Irish Invasion and a big month of official visits ahead. They also answered questions live from viewers.

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