Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James

Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Chris Zorich (1987-90) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss the biggest surprise in Notre Dame's 1-2 start, head coach Marcus Freeman's praise for Zorich, how Zorich would impact this team, the signs of progress he saw in the Purdue game, his perception of defensive coordinator Chris Ash, what's required for successful defensive line stunts, how a team has to stick together through tough moments, his godson Brayden Parks being recruited by the Irish, his appreciation for Lou Holtz, continuing to be involved with the ND community and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (31:39).

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 22 Notre Dame's outlook following a 56-30 win over Purdue on Saturday. The Irish head to Arkansas this weekend to play a prolific offense led by quarterback Taylen Green.

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 24 Notre Dame's 56-30 victory over Purdue in Notre Dame Stadium. How did the Irish pull away from the Boilermakers? Let them explain.

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Former Notre Dame wide receiver Bobby Brown (1995-99) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss ND's 0-2 start to the season, his level of concern for the Irish, his perspective of ND's pass defense, if he preferred to play against man or zone coverage, his faith in head coach Marcus Freeman, the first impressions of quarterback CJ Carr, his scouting report of 2027 WR target Julius Jones Jr., what he's seen from ND's receiving corps, the process of his oldest son choosing to attend Blair Academy in New Jersey, his experience in youth football coaching and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (33:34).

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what went wrong in Notre Dame's loss to Texas A&M, what’s next, and whether the Irish can still fight their way back into the College Football Playoff conversation.

In this episode:

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from Notre Dame's 41-40 loss to Texas A&M in Notre Dame Stadium. How did the No. 16 Aggies manage to beat the No. 8 Irish? Let them explain.

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Former Notre Dame linebacker Rocky Boiman (1998-2001) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss Notre Dame's performance against Miami, his perspective of the Irish defense, how a new system impacts linebackers, what realistic improvement could look like against Texas A&M, the challenge of defending a mobile quarterback like A&M's Marcel Reed, the role of a captain after a loss, his evaluation of Notre Dame LB commit Ja'Kobe Clapper, Al Golden's debut as defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, Boiman's involvement with football and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (28:01).

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 8 Notre Dame football's return from a bye week to prepare for a clash with No. 16 Texas A&M in Notre Dame Stadium. They'll evaluate who the Irish really are from expected improvement coming out of the season-opening loss to Miami to lingering concerns that could continue to be exposed.

In this episode:

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Trevor Ruhland (2015-19) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss ND's loss to Miami, how the Irish offensive line performed, the difficulty of communicating in a hostile environment, the play of QB CJ Carr, Ruhland's struggle and recovery from an eating disorder, his search for purpose after his playing career, undergoing a knee replacement at 27 years old, the support of his family and wife, feeling disconnected with former teammates, advice for others struggling and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (37:19).

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On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James map out Notre Dame's road to redemption after the Miami loss on Sunday night and answer the laundry list of questions, including yours. From the next steps in rookie QB CJ Carr’s development, to much-needed fixes in the trenches, to the puzzling under-usage of RB Jeremiyah Love — we’ve got you covered.

In this episode:

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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