On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana deliver an in-depth breakdown of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s heartbreaking last-minute loss to the Texas A&M Aggies in South Bend.

In a nationally ranked top-20 showdown at Notre Dame Stadium, the Aggies scored a dramatic game-winning touchdown to seal a 41-point offensive outburst that has Irish fans questioning the defense and defensive coordinator Chris Ash’s job security.

Jessica spent the entire weekend in South Bend, where The Echoes hosted a live pregame show just steps from Notre Dame Stadium. She offers a vivid firsthand account of the damp, rainy buildup, the electric crowd, and her late-night drive back to Chicago—still processing the stunning defeat.

Despite the loss, the offense showed encouraging signs. Quarterback CJ Carr continues to shine, the wide receivers are beginning to blossom, and running back Jeremiyah Love looks to get back on track as the Irish prepare for next week’s rivalry matchup against Purdue, a team Notre Dame beat 66-7 last season.

The duo also recaps The Echoes’ live pregame show outside Notre Dame Stadium, featuring Irish legends Kyle Rudolph and Sheldon Day, presented by Drive & Shine Carwash.

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