On Episode 3 of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana start with a major development in South Bend—beer coolers are being moved into Notre Dame Stadium. Yes, really.

Mike and Jess reminisce about pregaming, tailgating, and the realities of sneaking alcohol into the stands, including Mike’s own attempt at keeping pace with seasoned tailgaters.

Later, the Irish are going green—but not against USC. Notre Dame will wear their iconic green jerseys on Oct. 4 vs. Boise State. Is that a missed opportunity with USC potentially falling off the schedule?

The hosts also break down Notre Dame’s quarterback competition. CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey have had an inconsistent start to camp. Could the Irish run a two-QB system, or is there real concern that neither QB is ready?

Breaking news hits mid-episode as the USA Today Coaches Poll is released. Notre Dame debuts at No. 5. Is it too high, too low, or just right?

Then it’s time to show some love to Jeremiyah Love. Where does he rank among Notre Dame’s all-time greats? Mike even shares a throwback story about his admiration for former Irish running back Darius Walker.

The Irish secondary is earning high praise in camp. Who's standing out, and who could be a breakout star this fall?

The episode wraps up with an injury update on Charles Jagusah and praise for how Marcus Freeman handled the situation. And as always, we close with shoutouts to our fans in the stands and on social media.

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On this episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, helmets and shoulder pads are officially on as Notre Dame kicks off fall training camp. Mike shares stories from his days in South Bend and compares his experiences under Charlie Weis and Brian Kelly.

The duo also breaks down which Irish players could break out on both sides of the ball this season, and which position group is under the most pressure heading into the fall.

Later, Mike and Jess react to USC’s reluctance to commit to continuing the historic rivalry with Notre Dame. Despite comments from Lincoln Riley suggesting interest, the Trojans have yet to schedule the Irish moving forward, raising questions about one of college football’s most iconic matchups.

The episode wraps up with a recruiting update as Notre Dame lands a commitment from 2027 four-star quarterback Teddy Jarrard out of Georgia—six months after the Irish defeated UGA in the Sugar Bowl. Mike reflects on his own recruiting journey and how the process has evolved over time. Plus, the show touches on Notre Dame-related stories in the WNBA and Premier Lacrosse League.

New episodes of The Echoes drop every Tuesday throughout the season. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and follow @TheEchoesNDpod on all social platforms for highlights, bonus content, and more from Mike and Jessica.

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On the debut episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, we dive into the expectations for Notre Dame as the Irish look to build on last season’s run to the national championship game.