The Shamrock: A show about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna recap Notre Dame's 28-3 win over Virginia in Charlottesville. Did Irish turnovers keeps the game closer than it should have been? What are Notre Dame's chances to make the CFP? Is a NY6 bowl game more realistic? 

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Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by former Notre Dame WR Chris Finke to discuss his journey from walk-on to the NFL. Plus, Chris gives his thoughts on the 2021 season and wants to see the offense score 100 points against Virginia! Then, Pete and Matt preview the Irish's matchup vs. Virginia.

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Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna react to Notre Dame's 34-6 win over Navy in South Bend. Is ND another step closer to a NY6 bowl? Who will take over at slot receiver? Can the Irish replicate this dominant performance against Virginia? 

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Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna react to the first CFP rankings of the season. Cincinnati comes in at #6 — what does that mean for the Irish? Plus, which advantages do Notre Dame have in recruiting? And game predictions as Navy travels to South Bend.

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Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna react to Notre Dame's 44-34 win against UNC in South Bend. Kyren Williams is the star of the offense, Jack Coan is the clear choice at QB, and Notre Dame's spot in the first CFP rankings of the season.

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Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by former ND offensive lineman and current game analyst Ryan Harris. They discuss the progress of Isaiah Foskey and why Ryan knew he'd have a monster year. Plus, what goes into midseason adjustments and why competition has elevated Jack Coan's game.

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Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna dive into Notre Dame's 31-16 win over USC. Was this the most complete performance of the season? Does this win mean a NY6 bowl game is in the future? 

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Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by The Athletic's Antonio Morales to talk about the upcoming Notre Dame vs. USC matchup this Saturday in South Bend. What can we expect from the Trojans at the QB position? Does USC's front 7 pose a challenge for Notre Dame's run game? 

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Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna review the Fighting Irish at the midway point of the 2021 season. Who is the breakout player of the season so far? Best play? Most important game the rest of the way?

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Pete is in Blacksburg where Notre Dame stole a win in a tough road environment at Virginia Tech. Matt is in Chicago and gives his big picture take on what this means for the program moving forward. The QB position is an absolute mess and Jack Coan bailed the Irish out late after getting benched earlier in the game. Did Coan earn the start vs. USC? The schedule looks manageable which means 11-1 is still realistic despite tonight's issues. Plus, defensive takeaways.

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