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Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss the Notre Dame defensive coordinator search, the pros and cons of the candidates listed so far, what the search means for defensive backs coach Mike Mickens, what it takes to replace former GM Chad Bowden, and some viewer questions and comments.

Greg welcomes Tyler Wojciak from Locked On Irish to discuss the breaking news of Chad Bowden leaving for USC, what that means for the Notre Dame program, recruiting, USC, and thoughts on where Notre Dame should go at DC.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss defensive coordinator Al Golden leaving for the NFL and the Cincinnati Bengals, whether Mike Mickens is the best choice, and some of Notre Dame's portal entries so far, with likely more to come.

Greg Flammang gives more reaction to Notre Dame's 34-23 loss in the national title game to the Ohio State Buckeyes. What went wrong for Notre Dame, where they go from here, and overall thoughts on the season.

The Irish Sports Daily staff provides instant reaction to Notre Dame falling to Ohio State in the national championship game, giving Ryan Day and Ohio State a well earned title and Marcus Freeman's Irish settling for a consolation prize in the final game. Where it went wrong, where it goes from here, and what Marcus Freeman can take from their 14-2 season.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama list 5 things about the upcoming national championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State. These are essentially predictions about how they think the game is going to go, who is going to play well, what players have standout games, and more.

Jamie Uyeyama and Greg Flammang answer questions from Irish Sports Daily customers on the national championship game, early look at 2026 recruiting, the Irish strategy against the Buckeyes, defending Will Howard, and more!

Jamie Uyeyama and Greg Flammang wrap up Notre Dame's Orange Bowl victory, give an early look at Ohio State, the historic run Marcus Freeman's team is on, and how injuries will impact the Irish chances.

Greg Flammang provides next day analysis the morning after Notre Dame defeats Penn State in the Orange Bowl to earn a berth in the national championship game against the winner of Ohio State vs Texas in the Cotton Bowl. The Irish fell behind 10-0 in the first half and managed to outscore Penn State 27-14 the rest of the game and advance in the college football playoff.

The Irish Sports Daily staff provides instant reaction and analysis to Notre Dame vs Penn State in the Orange Bowl of college football playoff semifinal.

The Irish Sports Daily staff gives their final preview of the Orange Bowl matchup between Notre Dame and Penn State, talk their predictions, give some final thoughts, take questions from the chat and more.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama provide more analysis and preview the 2025 Orange Bowl matchup between Notre Dame and Penn State in the semifinals for the college football playoff. Both teams have injury questions to star players, both feature stout defenses and powerful offenses with mobile quarterbacks. Which coach has the advantage? Will the extra rest benefit Penn State?

Greg and Jamie are joined by former Penn State offensive lineman and host of the Behind The Wall podcast Landon Tengwall to preview Notre Dame vs Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Thursday, January 9th. The boys look at the offensive vs defensive matchups, the impact of the injuries to Jeremiyah Love and Abdul Carter, and a look at the coaches Marcus Freeman and James Franklin.

The Irish Sports Daily staff provides instant reaction and analysis to Notre Dame's quarterfinal victory against #2 seed and SEC champion Georgia, 23-10. Greg, Jamie, and Mike discuss the key plays, performers, Marcus Freeman's coaching job, and more!

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama give their final thoughts on the eve of Notre Dame's Sugar Bowl matchup against #2 seed Georgia with a chance to advance to the semi-finals of the college football playoff. The boys talk about the history of the matchup, the potential for Notre Dame to get over the hump as a college football power, and finally they make predictions.

Jamie Uyeyama and Greg Flammang discuss Notre Dame's additions out of the transfer portal, a look at the game against Georgia and what the Irish need to do to win the game, and take questions and comments from the chat.

Greg Flammang gives his morning after thoughts to Notre Dame's dominant win against Indiana 27-17 in the first ever 12 team college football playoff game in Notre Dame Stadium. He gives stats, game analysis, snap count breakdowns, reacts to injury concerns, and takes questions and comments from the chat.

The Irish Sports Daily staff provides instant reaction and analysis to Notre Dame's first round game against the University of Indiana in Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish jumped out to an early lead in the first half, can they hang on to win? Who were the stars of the game? They'll answer questions and take comments from people in the chat.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama give their final thoughts on the upcoming first round matchup between Notre Dame and Indiana, give their final predictions, discuss the possibility of alternate uniforms, and give their first round picks for the entire first round.

Jamie Uyeyama and Greg Flammang discuss the reported addition of former Alabama defensive back Devonta Smith out of the transfer portal, Notre Dame's upcoming first round matchup against Indiana, the significance of Marcus Freeman's extension, and viewer questions and comments.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama open up the mailbag for Irish Sports Daily subscribers to answer questions on the playoffs, specific matchups against Indiana, portal questions, Bill Belichick joining college football, Christmas themed questions, and more.

Jamie Uyeyama and Greg Flammang talk the Notre Dame matchup against Indiana in the first ever playoff game in college football. They look at the teams strengths as well as concerns from both, and the role of the coaches prepping for a playoff run. They also look at the portal and what Notre Dame needs to target.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss the latest playoff rankings, where Notre Dame sits, possible matchups, did the committee get it right, and some news and notes.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama react to Marcus Freeman's early signing day press conference comments, speak on the type of class Notre Dame signed, Madden Faraimo updates, and give some class superlatives.

Greg and Jamie wrap up the USC game, discuss whether their are concerns in the secondary after allowing lots of yards against the Trojans, they give their top 12, and then discuss the upcoming CFP rankings.