Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football

ND Insider's Tom Noie and Carter Karels return to give their thoughts on Notre Dame's 42-26 win over Florida State on Saturday. Their discussion revolved around the Irish offensive line and running game, quarterback Ian Book, wide receiver Javon McKinley, defensive struggles, the remaining ACC slate and more.

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Corey Robinson discusses the heart-breaking loss to Florida State in 2014, the potential of the Irish passing game, the importance of QB-WR chemistry, his new career with NBC Sports, plans for the future and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-FSU predictions in Place Your Bets (27:52) and answer questions from Twitter (34:33).

Former Notre Dame quarterback Rick Mirer joins the podcast to discuss the pros and cons of being a third-year starter, how Ian Book has developed, the potential of Irish QB commit Tyler Buchner, having a son on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter (24:31).

Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss Tuesday's news of Notre Dame canceling practice and postponing Saturday's game at Wake Forest. How long will the Irish be sidelined and how do they move forward?

Then Tyler and Eric answer questions from Twitter (14:42).

ND Insider's Tom Noie and Carter Karels give their thoughts on Notre Dame's 52-0 victory over South Florida on Saturday. Their discussion revolved around how the offense has looked under coordinator Tommy Rees, quarterback Ian Book, tight end Tommy Tremble's blocking, linebacker Jack Kiser stepping up and more.

Former Notre Dame safety Devin Studstill, who finished his career as a graduate transfer at USF, joins the podcast to discuss how USF can fulfill its potential as a program, the differences between USF and Notre Dame, the process of transferring, dealing with the loss of playing time at ND and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make some predictions for Notre Dame-USF during the Place Your Bets segment (18:11) before answering questions from Twitter (26:22).

ND Insider's Tom Noie and Carter Karels offer their thoughts on Notre Dame's 27-13 victory over Duke on Saturday. Their discussion revolved around quarterback Ian Book, why the offense struggled at times, running back Kyren Williams' breakout performance, other young players who flashed and more.

ACC Network host Jordan Cornette, a former Irish basketball player, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's expectations in the ACC this season, which Irish player he's most excited to watch this season, the player empowerment movement in the NCAA, how Notre Dame has handled amplifying its athletes' voices and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen preview Saturday's season opener against Duke during the Place Your Bets segment (28:39) before answering questions from Twitter (35:44).

ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain, a former captain at Clemson, joins the podcast to discuss what Notre Dame should expect against ACC opponents this season, how Clemson was able to make the leap to national power, what he expects from the Irish the season, the keys to improving offensive line play and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer some season predictions in the Place Your Bets segment (21:40) before answering questions from Twitter (31:10).

Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss Notre Dame resuming football practice, adding a three-game series with USF, the preseason AP Top 25 and All-America teams and Isaiah Robertson grad transferring.

Then Tyler and Eric answer questions from Twitter including media protocols for covering Notre Dame this season, if Kyle Hamilton will be an All-American, impressions of Irish QB target Steve Angeli, the best walk-on player they've covered and more (17:28)