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   Number 1: Caroline Pineda Joins the Show! ND on NBC Sideline Reporter, Camp Ends, Shamrock Series | The Echoes

   School is back in session at Notre Dame, fall training camp is officially in the books, and college football season is right around the corner. On this episode of The Echoes: A Notre Dame Football Podcast, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down what Marcus Freeman had to say as the Fighting Irish shift from camp mode into game-week preparation. New Notre Dame sideline reporter Caroline Pineda joins the show. The 2022 Notre Dame graduate shares what it means to return to South Bend in her new role, the mentors who helped shape her career, and how Fighting Irish Media and student opportunities at Notre Dame helped launch her path to NBC. Pineda also explains what she believes makes great sideline reporting, previews storylines for Notre Dame-Wisconsin, and shares why this Irish team feels different heading into a highly anticipated season. Plus, The Echoes is headed to Wisconsin for Notre Dame’s season opener against the Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mike and Jess will host a live show in Green Bay on game day, so stay tuned to the show’s social channels for full details on how to join them before the Shamrock Series matchup. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball #marcusfreeman #NBC #cjcarr #heisman #NFL #lambeaufield #wisconsin #badgers #bigten Thank you to our sponsors Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame and Bar Louie. Retire like a champion. Learn more at HolyCrossVillage.org. 00:00 INTRO 03:00 Best time of the year 05:30 Jess' ND class schedule 10:00 Freeman presser reax 21:00 Caroline Pineda interview 38:19 Notre Dame & eligibility

   August 25, 2026·53min
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   Number 2: Notre Dame #4 in AP, Cignetti’s Shot, KVA & Jeremiyah Love Injury Updates | The Echoes

   On this episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down the Fighting Irish landing at No. 4 in the preseason AP Poll, Notre Dame’s highest preseason AP ranking since 2006. The Irish received six first-place votes, but what separates Marcus Freeman’s team from Ohio State, Oregon and Georgia at the top of the rankings? And does Notre Dame have everything it needs to make a run at the College Football Playoff and a national championship? There’s also encouraging news surrounding Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (KVA). After suffering a torn ACL last November, the Notre Dame linebacker is back participating in full-contact practice and working without a knee brace. We discuss what a healthy KVA could mean for an already talented Notre Dame defense and linebacker room. The rivalry conversation heats up with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti taking a shot at Notre Dame following the cancellation of the Notre Dame-Indiana series. Cignetti said he’d like to play the Irish, but suggested Notre Dame should travel to Bloomington twice while Indiana visits South Bend once because the Fighting Irish aren’t in a conference. Mike and Jess react to the provocative comments, question the logic behind Cignetti’s scheduling proposal, and discuss why Notre Dame’s football independence continues to be an easy target across college football. Plus, former Notre Dame superstar Jeremiyah Love is dealing with a high ankle injury after his NFL preseason action with the Arizona Cardinals. Love recorded 11 carries and three receptions before the injury, sparking debate about preseason workloads for high-profile rookies. Subscribe to The Echoes for Notre Dame football news, analysis, injury updates, AP Poll reaction, College Football Playoff discussion and everything Fighting Irish. #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #FightingIrish #CollegeFootball #CFB #APPoll #KyngstonnViliamuAsa #KVA #JeremiyahLove #GoIrish #CollegeFootballPlayoff Thank you to our sponsors Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame and Bar Louie. Retire like a champion. Learn more at HolyCrossVillage.org. 00:00 INTRO 02:00 AP Poll 10:45 Injury updates 22:00 Cignetti takes shot 27:00 New pace in CFB 42:00 Jeremiyah Love injured

   August 18, 2026·52min
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   Number 3: Game Week! Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin Preview + 2026 Captains Named | The Echoes

   The Echoes Podcast is back for game week! Notre Dame football is officially headed to Lambeau Field as the Fighting Irish prepare to take on Wisconsin in one of the most anticipated games of the early 2026 season. In this episode, we get you ready for kickoff with a full Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin preview, breaking down the matchup, the Badgers, and what the Irish need to do to leave Green Bay with a statement victory. We also discuss Notre Dame naming its four captains for the 2026 season, what each leader brings to the team, and what their leadership could mean as the Irish chase another College Football Playoff appearance. Plus, we look ahead to the atmosphere at historic Lambeau Field, where we'll be on the ground in Green Bay for Notre Dame-Wisconsin. It's finally here. Game week has arrived! The Echoes is your home for Notre Dame football coverage, analysis, and conversation. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen!

   September 01, 2026·52min
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   Number 4: Notre Dame Crushes Wisconsin. Carr, Shuler, Porath (!) Shine, Barry Alvarez Joins the Show!

   Notre Dame is 1-0 and still unbeaten in the Shamrock Series after a 41-13 win over Wisconsin at historic Lambeau Field. On this episode of The Echoes: A Notre Dame Football Podcast, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to the Fighting Irish’s second-half surge, break down the uneven start, and hand out game balls following a statement win over the Badgers. Mike and Jessica discuss why Notre Dame struggled to find rhythm early against Wisconsin’s physical defense, what changed after halftime in Green Bay, and how the Irish turned a 13-10 halftime lead into a decisive victory. They also break down quarterback CJ Carr’s calm, efficient performance, his command of the offense, and why he continues to show the poise Notre Dame needs at the position. The conversation also focuses on Notre Dame’s search for new offensive playmakers, including the emergence of Nolan James and the impact of Aneyas Williams, while examining why the offensive line could still become one of the team’s biggest strengths as the season progresses. On defense, Adon Shuler delivered an emotional, physical performance that earned game-ball consideration, while Spencer Porath may have provided an answer at kicker after going 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 52-yarder, and making all five extra points. And stay tuned until the end for our conversation with college football legend Barry Alvarez, the Hall of Fame former Wisconsin head coach and athletic director, recorded during our live show in Green Bay. #notredame #NotreDameFootball #GoIrish #ShamrockSeries #WisconsinFootball #CJCarr #AdonShuler #SpencerPorath #LambeauField #CollegeFootball Thank you to our sponsors Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame and Bar Louie. Retire like a champion. Learn more at HolyCrossVillage.org. 00:00 Notre Dame Beats Wisconsin 41-13 04:24 Lambeau Field and Shamrock Series Atmosphere 09:31 Why Notre Dame Started Slow vs. Wisconsin 11:49 Irish Offense Searching for New Playmakers 17:22 CJ Carr’s Poise and Command of the Offense 22:00 Nolan James, Jordan Faison and Offensive Playmakers 23:44 Offensive Line Breakdown and Adjustments 29:28 Notre Dame Defense Shuts Down Wisconsin 33:23 Spencer Porath Provides an Answer at Kicker 39:36 Adon Shuler’s Emotional, Physical Performance 44:35 Looking Ahead to Rice 46:30 Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin Game Balls 49:46 Barry Alvarez Interview

   September 08, 2026·1h 2min
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   Number 5: Tommy Rees Joins the Show! ND-USC Rivalry Back! Shields Family Hall Opens | The Echoes

   Former Notre Dame quarterback and current Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees joins The Echoes! First, the news that Notre Dame football fans have been waiting years to hear: the Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry is officially back, returning to the schedule in 2030. Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down the full story — the rivalry's rocky road, Indiana canceling their series, online drama, and why this is a massive moment for college football. Then the main event — former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback and current Atlanta Falcons OC Tommy Rees sits down with Mike and Jess for one of the most in-depth interviews we've done: 🏈 His new role as Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator 🏈 The biggest differences between the NFL and college football 🏈 Life as a student-athlete at Notre Dame 🏈 Recruiting CJ Carr — and watching him play last season 🏈 Why Tommy came back to Notre Dame to coach under Marcus Freeman 🏈 What it was really like working with Nick Saban 🏈 His favorite moments and memories from his Notre Dame career 🏈 The full story behind Tommy's infamous viral coaching moment Whether you bleed Notre Dame blue and gold or just love great college football conversation, this one delivers. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football news, recruiting updates, game analysis, and exclusive interviews with the people who've lived it. 01:00 Notre Dame-USC Rivalry Back 13:20 Tommy Rees interview #NotreDameFootball #FightingIrish #TommyRees #AtlantaFalcons #CollegeFootball

   August 04, 2026·57min
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