The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

By The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

The Independent is the essential listen for fans of Fighting Irish football. Pete Sampson of the Athletic and Matt Fortuna of The Inside Zone are back to take you inside the Notre Dame program. With a... more

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Number 1: Notre Dame fall camp check-in, position battles to watch and more!
It is almost Notre Dame game week, as Week 1 is right around the corner. How does Marcus Freeman's squad look as fall camp draws to a close? Who will back up QB CJ Carr? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to address all of those Fighting Irish questions and more on the latest episode of The Independent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 25, 202645min
Number 2: Notre Dame-Wisconsin Preview. What kind of message will Marcus Freeman's Irish Send at Lambeau?
Finally, football! Notre Dame kicks off its 2026 revenge tour this Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin against the Badgers. The Fighting Irish are undefeated in Shamrock Series games. Marcus Freeman, meanwhile, takes on his mentor, Luke Fickell. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down this much-anticipated opener and to see if CJ Carr and Co. can live up to the hype. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
September 03, 202646min
Number 3: New Notre Dame on NBC sideline reporter Caroline Pineda joins the show
NBC has a new sideline reporter for Notre Dame football, and it’s a familiar name to Fighting Irish fans. Caroline Pineda joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to talk about her career path, the lessons she learned as a Notre Dame student, stories from the road and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 21, 202646min
Number 4: Notre Dame 2026 Season Preview with Tim Murray: Will Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish Win it All?
It's Week 1! And it's time for Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to put their money where their mouths are. They are joined by friend of the pod Tim Murray for the 2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Season Preview Show, as the gang makes its predictions for Marcus Freeman's squad, which chases its first national championship in 38 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
September 01, 202653min
Number 5: Live fan questions on Notre Dame camp and more
It's been a minute since we did this, and there is a ton to talk about. Join Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson LIVE on The Independent to talk all things Notre Dame football, Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr and more. The Fighting Irish are three weeks away from kicking off the 2026 season at Lambeau Field vs. Wisconsin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 13, 202658min