Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football

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).

College football analyst Phil Steele, whose annual College Football Preview has become a staple for reporters and fans, joins the podcast to discuss his 2021 edition, how the Irish will fare this season, the biggest question marks for Notre Dame, what he expects from quarterback Jack Coan, what impact defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman will make, where he ranks head coach Brian Kelly and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make season predictions in the "Place Your Bets" segment (20:14) before answering questions from Twitter (29:02).

Greg Biggins, a national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, joins the podcast to discuss how the proposed College Football Playoff will impact recruiting, how quickly visitors may commit now that the dead period has been lifted, which Notre Dame visitors he likes the most, the chances of the Irish landing WR C.J. Williams, what kind of players Notre Dame recruited in CB Jaden Mickey, QB Tyler Buchner and CB Chance Tucker and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer predictions in Place Your Bets (26:55) before answering questions from Twitter (35:24).

Former Irish quarterback Brady Quinn joins the podcast to discuss Ian Book's NFL potential with the New Orleans Saints, what challenges Jack Coan is facing trying to step in as ND's starting quarterback, how the Irish can put freshman Tyler Buchner in a position to succeed, what the ND offense can become under offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer predictions in "Place Your Bets" (30:32) before answering questions from Twitter (44:02).

Legendary recruiting analyst Tom Lemming joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's defensive end recruits in the 2022 class, how impressive the defensive recruiting has been overall, if the Irish are recruiting good enough quarterbacks to win a national championship, how he rates Notre Dame's coaching staff as recruiters, if he misjudged Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah as a prospect and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make Blue-Gold Game predictions in Place Your Bets (24:25) before answering questions from Twitter (30:07)

Former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis joins the podcast to discuss his experiences advising college players on NFL decisions, what he liked about Tom Brady as a draft prospect, how to evaluate quarterback prospects, his projection of Ian Book, his favorite QB in the 2021 NFL Draft, how to prepare wide receivers to play in a college offense and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make NFL Draft predictions in Place Your Bets (29:20) before answering questions from Twitter (36:45).

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Miles Boykin joins the podcast to discuss life in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, how he slowly progressed to a breakout season in his Notre Dame career, why that development takes time at the wide receiver position, how much coach DelVaughn Alexander impacted his career, the talent remaining at the position on ND's roster and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make receiving predictions in Place Your Bets (20:45) before answering questions from Twitter (27:53).