First and Gold: Notre Dame Podcast

Shop B.Draddy https://bdraddy.com/collections/notre-dame Shop TMPR Sports https://bdraddy.com/collections/notre-dame The Irish have begun to establish an identity of their own, but questions still surround exactly what this North Carolina team can become under one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. Could an early noon kickoff, a potentially overconfident Notre Dame team, and a little Chapel H...

Shop B.Draddy https://bdraddy.com/collections/notre-dame Shop TMPR Sports https://tmprsports.com/?aff=198 The Irish continue to find answers on both sides of the ball, and there are plenty of encouraging developments to break down. Notre Dame’s defensive line continues to show legitimate pass rushing ability on the edge, with Boubacar Traore and Bryce Young making their presence felt. Young in par...

Shop B.Draddy https://bdraddy.com/collections/notre... Shop TMPR Sports https://tmprsports.com/?aff=198 Notre Dame handled Michigan State 27-10 to move to 3-0, but the 17-point victory left plenty to unpack. The Irish showed flashes of a developing offensive identity behind CJ Carr, who continues to look increasingly comfortable pushing the ball downfield and making plays when Notre Dame needs the...

SHOP B.Draddy https://bdraddy.com/collections/notre-dame SHOP TMPR https://tmprsports.com/ https://tmprsports.com/?aff=198 The Battle for the Megaphone is BACK. After nearly a decade without a meeting, Notre Dame and Michigan State renew one of college football’s historic rivalries under the lights in South Bend. The two programs have met 79 times dating back to 1897, with the Megaphone Trophy on...

We had the privilege of welcoming Notre Dame legend Golden Tate to the show for an incredible conversation spanning his journey in South Bend, his NFL career, and the lessons that have shaped him both on and off the field. A Biletnikoff Award winner, 11-year NFL veteran, Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl Champion, Tate reflects on his time at Notre Dame and the path that turned him into one of the most d...

Notre Dame walked away with a convincing 28-point victory, but was the performance as dominant as the final score suggests? In this episode of First & Gold, we break down an Irish offense that struggled to find its footing early, particularly in the running game and along the offensive line. The early play calling even brought back shades of last year's Miami game, raising some familiar concer...

It’s finally here. Notre Dame is just a day away from kicking off the 2026 season against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, and we’re bringing you our final thoughts before kickoff including some "Gold Predictions" for this game. In this episode, we take one last look at the biggest questions, matchups, and storylines surrounding the Irish before they take the field. What should Notre Dame be looking to...

The national narrative has already decided that Notre Dame has one of the easier schedules in college football. But is that really the full story? In this episode, we take a deep dive into Notre Dame’s 2026 football schedule, looking beyond preseason rankings and the names on the schedule to examine when the Irish play each opponent and where those teams could realistically be positioned by the ti...

On this episode, we sit down with former Notre Dame defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio for an inside look at his journey from South Bend to the NFL. Rubio takes us behind the scenes of his Notre Dame career, sharing stories and insights from his time playing for coaches Marcus Freeman, Al Washington, and Al Golden, while reflecting on the experiences, challenges, and relationships that shaped him alo...

Wisconsin may have a wildcard waiting for Notre Dame... and his name is Colton Joseph. The Badgers brought in the dual-threat quarterback from Old Dominion after a 2025 season in which Joseph rushed for more than 1,000 yards. Now, he enters a Wisconsin offense led by offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, a coach with a long history of offensive line play and a reputation for building physical, run-or...

The Notre Dame-USC rivalry is officially making its return to the schedule, with the Trojans and Fighting Irish set to meet again in 2030 and 2031 after Indiana backed out of its previously scheduled series with Notre Dame. But the bigger question is becoming increasingly relevant in college football: Are coaches and programs trying to avoid tough non-conference games? With Lincoln Riley ultimatel...

The hype surrounding Notre Dame's 2026 season is impossible to ignore, but are we getting ahead of ourselves? This week, we take a step back and examine the one trend Marcus Freeman must finally put behind him, September losses. Despite leading the Irish to incredible highs, Freeman owns a 9-5 record in games played during the opening month of the season, including several disappointing losses to...

This week on First & Gold, we break down the biggest storylines we'll be watching as Notre Dame begins preparations for the 2026 season. We dive into the enormous expectations surrounding CJ Carr as he takes the reins of the Irish offense in year two. On the defensive side, we debate what could become one of the most intriguing position battles of camp: Christian Gray vs. Dallas Golden for the...

On this week's episode of "First & Gold," Pete and Clayton discuss Notre Dame's upcoming showdown with No. 16-ranked Army. With a defense playing as one of the best in the country and an offense that continues to gain confidence on a weekly basis, how will the Irish handle the different looks Army features on both sides of the ball? Plus, following impressive victories over Georgetown and Nort...

On this week's episode of "First & Gold," the guys touch on Notre Dame's thumping of rival Florida State. Was this the blue and gold's best performance of the season from a collective team perspective? Plus, with the latest edition of the CFP rankings out, where the Irish slotted at No. 9, are there any surprises to the field? Pete and Clayton break it all down, while discussing the start of t...

On this week's show, Pete and Clayton recap Notre Dame's victory over Georgia Tech, while highlighting some of the new wrinkles the Irish will see this weekend against the Naval Academy. Will Al Golden's unit, which has been hampered by injury in recent weeks, be up to the task? Can the offense FINALLY give ND an early lead? The fellas break it all down, so tune in NOW! Go Irish! Hosted on Acast....

On this week's show, Pete and Clayton discuss Notre Dame's upcoming matchup with the Yellow Jackets, and how ND's schedule looks a lot more challenging than it did at the start of the season, largely due to strong campaigns from Georgia Tech, Virginia, Army, and Navy. Plus, the loss of Boubacar Traore last week was a huge blow to the Irish defense. Now without the services of star corner and presu...

On this week's show, Pete and Clayton dish on how the bye week impacted the Fighting Irish. With major programs losing, including Alabama, Tennessee, USC, and Missouri, it's clear ND isn't the only flawed team in America. What does this mean for Notre Dame's playoff chances moving forward, assuming the Irish win out? Plus, the loss of Boubacar Traore is devastating blow to the Irish defense. But w...

On this week's show, Clayton Stohler dishes on Deuce Knight's, shall we say, interesting flip from Notre Dame to Auburn. What was the driving force behind the change and does it make sense? Plus, the Irish offense continues to grow. After a sluggish start last week against Louisville, what should the blue and gold be focusing on during the bye week from an offensive standpoint? Clay talks all this...

On this week's show, Pete and Clayton break down Notre Dame's total domination of Purdue last weekend in West Lafayette. But despite the Irish offense finding the end zone on eight occasions -- largely due to their rushing attack -- are there signs the passing game is starting to develop? Plus, after suffering more crucial injuries in the win over the Boilermakers -- including losing Jordan Bothel...

On this week's episode of "First & Gold," Clayton Stohler discusses the shocking NIU loss, while sharing his thoughts on how Marcus Freeman and Co. can truly right the ship moving forward. In a game where the Irish passing game was virtually non-existent, will the Irish coaching staff truly do what is needed to get back on track? Clay breaks this critical topic down and much more, so be sure t...

On this week's episode of "First & Gold," Pete and Clayton break down Notre Dame's gutsy season-opening victory against Texas A&M. While it wasn't always pretty, the Irish -- led by their elite defense and tough-minded quarterback -- got the job done. Looking ahead, beginning with the home opener against Northern Illinois, what improvements need to be made, particularly on the offensive si...

On this week's show, Pete and Clayton give their thoughts on Notre Dame's jersey scrimmage, the final tuneup before the season-opener on Aug. 31 against Texas A&M. The guys also discuss the new-look offensive line, which features a major shakeup on the left side. What does this mean for the trip to College Station and beyond? A breakdown of Notre Dame's October opponents is also on the docket,...

On this week’s show, we take a look at Notre Dame’s week 3 & 4 opponents, Purdue and Miami (OH). Plus, the rumors circulating around the potential de-commitment of Irish quarterback commit Deuce Knight are as loud as they’ve been. Could the soon-to-be five-star talent really rescind his partnership with Notre Dame? We’re talking all this, plus the devastating injury news surrounding starting l...

On the latest edition of "First and Gold," Pete Mulroy discusses the Irish losing out on highly-touted recruits in Dylan Robinson, Tanook Hines, and Derek Meadows. Plus, IT's Clayton Stohler rings in to break down ND's first two games of the season: Week 1 at what will be a raucous College Station for a meeting with Texas A&M, and the home opener one week later against Northern Illinois. There...