ESPN's Mike Golic Jr. joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's offensive line improvement against Virginia Tech, if it's sustainable for the rest of the season, how Tyler Buchner helps the Irish offense, who he'd start at quarterback, how his offensive line in 2012 managed shared time between QBs Everett Golson and Tommy Rees, the impact Chris Watt made as a graduate assistant last season, what a team gains from winning so many close games and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make predictions for the rest of the season in "Place Your Bets" (27:47) before answering questions from Twitter (37:42).

247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's loss to Cincinnati, the quarterback talent on ND's roster, how the Irish can improve its quarterback room, if the efforts in the 2022 and 2023 classes at the position are encouraging, how high ND's 2022 class can finish and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Virginia Tech predictions in "Place Your Bets" (32:07) before answering questions from Twitter (39:29).

Aaron Taylor, a two-time All-American and Lombardi Award winner as a Notre Dame offensive lineman, CBS Sports analyst and founder of the Joe Moore Award, joins the podcast to colorfully discuss what has surprised him about the way the Irish have played on the offensive line, if the issues are fixable this season, what will be required for the line to improve, how the quarterbacks' athleticism impacts the offensive line, why the right side of the offensive line hasn't been able to carry the unit, how to prepare younger players, Jeff Quinn's ability as an offensive line coach and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Cincinnati predictions in "Place Your Bets" (33:18) before answering questions from Twitter (42:28).

Barry Alvarez, former Wisconsin athletic director and Hall of Fame coach, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the Notre Dame-Wisconsin series, former Wisconsin QB Jack Coan playing for the Irish, the success of defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, Alvarez's decision to leave Lou Holtz's staff at Notre Dame to become head coach at Wisconsin, why the program has sustained its winning ways, his grandson Jake Ferguson playing tight end for the Badgers, his thoughts on Brian Kelly's tenure at ND, the College Football Playoff and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Wisconsin prediction in "Place Your Bets" (27:50) before answering questions from Twitter (37:10).

Gary Godsey, who stepped in at quarterback for Notre Dame's upset victory over No. 13 Purdue in 2000, joins the podcast to discuss how he learned he would replace injured starter Arnaz Battle, his preparation to play against Purdue QB Drew Brees, his most vivid memories from the game, how the the rest of his career played out, what he thinks of ND's current quarterbacks, what he's doing now and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Purdue predictions in "Place Your Bets" (15:42) before answering questions from Twitter (23:53).

Former Irish offensive lineman Bob Morton joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's 41-38 victory over Florida State, the Irish offensive line struggles, how freshman Blake Fisher fared in his first start, the challenges Michael Carmody faced in replacing him, the difficulties of playing in an environment like FSU, how much improvement he expects to see on the offensive line and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Toledo predictions in "Place Your Bets" (28:49) before answering questions from Twitter (35:37).

Matt Murschel, national college football writer for the Orlando Sentinel, joins the podcast to discuss Florida State's quarterback competition, the impact of new transfers joining the Seminoles, if head coach Mike Norvell has the program heading in the right direction, the state of Florida's three biggest football programs, his perspective on Notre Dame and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-FSU predictions (24:42) before answering questions from Twitter (34:27).

Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, joins the podcast to discuss the bevy of changes across college football this offseason, the effects of conference realignment, the future of the 12-team playoff, Notre Dame's most difficult game in 2021, the expectations for Jack Coan and Marcus Freeman, the Irish player that intrigues him the most, Brian Kelly's legacy and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make season-long predictions in "Place Your Bets" (25:13) before answering questions from Twitter (31:37).

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Robby Toma joins the podcast to discuss the pride he takes in seeing other Hawaii products at ND, why the Irish have had success with recruits from the islands, his expectations for Marist Liufau, the compassion shown for Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa, the bright futures for Jordan Botelho and Kahanu Kia, how he evolved as a wide receiver during his career and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer Hawaii-inspired predictions in Place Your Bets (21:33) before answering questions from Twitter (33:06).

Mike Golic Sr. joins the podcast to discuss his observations from Thursday's Notre Dame football practice, Brian Kelly's evolution, how Jack Coan can succeed, his impression of Marcus Freeman, the new NIL rules, what he'll be doing this football season, why he lives in South Bend half the year and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make more season predictions in the Place Your Bets segment (22:54) before answering questions from Twitter (32:25).