Wake Up the Echoes

On this episode of Wake Up the Echoes, Head Coach Marcus Freeman joins the show to go inside the film room and break down the crucial in-game adjustments that secured Notre Dame's victory over Navy's unique triple-option look.

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In this episode of Wake up the Echoes presented by Sofi, Head Coach Marcus Freeman takes you inside the film room to break down the subtle, high-level adjustments Notre Dame made from the practice field to game day against Stanford.

Next, defensive lineman Francis Brewu sits down to share his unique off-field passion—exploring how practicing archery helps him dial in his focus, relax, and hit the mark. Player host Cam Williams then joins Brewu for a conversation on what makes Fighting Irish fans so special and the incredible energy of the Notre Dame fan base.

Finally, Coach Freeman wraps up the show with an exclusive preview and game plan analysis for Notre Dame's upcoming matchup against BYU.

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00:00 - Intro

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In this episode of Wake Up the Echoes, presented by Sofi Head Coach Marcus Freeman goes to the film room to break down Notre Dame’s battle through the elements in a rainy matchup against North Carolina.

00:00 - Intro

02:16 - Coach Freeman

24:08 - Sullivan Absher & Coach Freeman

45:03 - Sullivan Absher & Cam Williams

1:05:27 - Stanford Preview

1:06:45 - Outro

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In this episode of Wake Up the Echoes, presented by @SoFi, Tony Simeone and Coach Marcus Freeman go inside Notre Dame’s win over Purdue and the strategy behind the biggest plays.

Next, Christian Gray joins the couch to reveal an unexpected off-field talent—and Freeman wants proof.

Then, co-host Cam Williams takes over for dream rides, plenty of laughs and a music conversation that leaves Tony feeling his age.

Finally, Freeman looks ahead to North Carolina and explains why it’s always “Notre Dame time.”

01:40 - Coach Freeman

21:07 - Christian Gray & Coach Freeman

43:47 - Christian Gray & Cam Williams

1:03:43 - UNC Preview

1:04:53 - Outro

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In this episode of Wake Up the Echoes, presented by Sofi host Tony Simeone sits down with Head Coach Marcus Freeman to break down the dominant performance against Michigan State—including a closer look at wide receiver Micah Gilbert’s career breakout game (8 catches for 170 yards), marking the best individual receiving performance by a Fighting Irish receiver since 2017.

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We're back for another episode of the Official Podcast of the Fighting Irish. Coach Marcus Freeman breaks down the tape from the victory over Rice, highlighting key defensive stops & offensive execution.

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Wake Up the Echoes is back for Season 4! In this action-packed premiere, host Tony Simeone kicks off the new season with an exclusive look inside Notre Dame Football. First, Head Coach Marcus Freeman pulls up to the couch to go beyond the stat sheet, breaking down key plays, scheme adjustments, and what’s driving the Irish this season.

To wrap things up, we hear about personal favorite wide receivers with our new player-host Cam Williams and we get a preview of the upcoming Rice game from Coach Freeman!

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We’re shifting gears to the greens for the debut of the highly anticipated Golf Leprechaun—the logo update your weekend bag has been begging for. AD Pete Bevacqua and our golf programs dive into the "Notre Dame Advantage," where student-athletes balance world-class degrees with elite opportunities that range from the hallowed fairways of Augusta to the "one-two punch" of the nation’s best resources. Plus, Tony attempts to convince the actual pros that his 10-finger grip is a legitimate technical innovation (it’s not), while the teams prepare to carry this championship momentum into the spring postseason. We’re closing out the season with a literal trophy haul as Coach Gia Kvaratskhelia and the fencing squad drop by to explain how two more National Championships are just another day at the office for the most dominant brand in college sports. Whether we’re taking a victory lap for the blades or fueling up the jet for the next tournament, this finale is a sharp reminder that at Notre Dame, excellence is the only standard.

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - Pete Bevacqua

15:57 - Subject Matter Expert - Women’s Golf - Alexsandra Lapple, Breanna Jenco

33:32 - Men’s Golf - Jacob Modleski, John Handrigan

59:16 - Tell Me A Story - Gia Kvaratskhelia

1:08:39 - Outro

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It’s the football finale on Wake Up the Echoes, and we’re going out with a high-energy blend of upperclassmen energy and literal sorcery. Our co-host Isaiah Dunn officially hands in his mic after two seasons on the couch, but not before putting on one final show with guests CJ Carr and Jordan Faison. While the group dives into the legacy of the "old heads" who came before them, CJ reveals his true calling as a South Bend wizard by pulling off a magic trick that leaves the studio questioning the laws of physics (and the security of the Heisman trophy?). We wrap up Isaiah's final episode as co-host with the ultimate postseason mantra: "Don’t let the pursuit of your goals diminish the joy of today." It’s been a legendary run for our first co-host—thanks for everything, Isaiah!

00:00:00 Intro

02:19:00 Subject Matter Expert: CJ Carr, Jordan Faison & Isaiah Dunn

26:07:00 Tell Me a Story: CJ Carr, Jordan Faison & Isaiah Dunn

34:05:00 Ask the Host: Tony Simeone & Isaiah Dunn

40:36:00 Outro

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On this episode of Wake Up the Echoes, we’re trading the jump shots for parries as Notre Dame Fencing prepares to defend its status as a literal dynasty. Head Coach Gia Kvaratskhelia stops by to talk National Championship prep alongside Cedric Loiseau—a man who carries the nickname "Liezu" (Bird) with such poise that Tony has officially dubbed him the "French Larry Bird." We’re diving into the technical mastery of the Epee, the relentless dominance of a women’s program that treats ACC titles like a light weekend errand, and the mental gymnastics required to balance world-class athletics with South Bend academics. Whether you're here for the elite swordplay or just to see if Cedric can live up to his legendary basketball namesake, this episode is a sharp reminder of why the Irish are the gold standard on the strip.

00:00:00 Intro

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