Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James

Tom Mendoza, a Notre Dame alum and namesake of the Mendoza College of Business, joins the podcast to discuss his role in new NIL project FUND: Friends of the University of Notre Dame, why he wanted to get involved, how the money will be directed to student-athletes and charities, in which ways we may see the NIL marketplace evolve, his favorite stories of ND football players thriving outside of th...

Tobias Merriweather, Notre Dame's lone wide receiver in the incoming freshman class, joins the podcast to discuss his final months of high school, how running track has helped him as a football player, what he's doing to put himself in a position to play as a freshman, his relationship with Marcus Freeman and Chansi Stuckey, the infamous Brian Kelly story and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen...

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Bobby Brown (1996-99) joins the podcast to discuss the lack of healthy Irish receivers this spring, how it may impact ND now and in the future, developing chemistry with a quarterback, Kevin Austin Jr.'s pro prospects, the start of the Marcus Freeman Era, ND playing against Tennessee State in 2023 and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twit...

Vinny Cerrato, former Notre Dame recruiting coordinator under Lou Holtz, shares stories and insight from his time with the Irish including the key to successful visits, Holtz's role in recruiting, communicating with recruits, difficult areas to sign recruits from, who he regrets turning away and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make spring overreaction predictions in Place Your Bets (23:29)...

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. (2008-12) discusses expectations for Notre Dame's offensive line in the first year of Harry Hiestand's return, how development happens at multiple positions, the potential greatness of Joe Alt and Blake Fisher, the evolution of the offense under Tommy Rees, Marcus Freeman's transition as a head coach, Kevin Austin Jr.'s combine showing and more. T...

Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator and Harry Hiestand as offensive line coach, USC's future with Lincoln Riley as head coach, the College Football Playoff expansion falling apart, how NIL is impacting the sport, whether Brian Kelly or Marcus Freeman will be more successful in their new...

Former Notre Dame linebacker Rocky Boiman, a college football analyst for ESPN and radio host in Cincinnati, joins the podcast to discuss ND hiring Cincinnati Bengals LBs coach Al Golden as defensive coordinator, the value Golden brings to ND as a college and NFL coach, the similarities between defenses at both levels, recruiting in Ohio, expectations for Freeman's first year and more. Then Tyler...

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush and fellow Notre Dame graduate Ayden Syal, co-founders of MOGL, join the podcast to discuss football and name, image and likeness. Wimbush shares his thoughts on what its like to play for a coaching staff in transition, Tommy Rees' evolution of the offense and the addition of Harry Hiestand. Then Wimbush and Syal discuss the trends in NIL, how athletes...

Adam Friedman, national recruiting analyst and rankings director for Rivals, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's 2022 class, where Irish signees landed in the final Rivals 250, which Notre Dame recruit he has the most confidence in, the process of ranking prospects, Notre Dame's potential in the 2023 class and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from The Insider Lounge an...

Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss the latest developments on head coach Marcus Freeman's first coaching staff at Notre Dame: defensive line coach Mike Elston leaving for Michigan, no resolution at defensive coordinator and Baylor's Chansi Stuckey's selection as wide receivers coach. Then James and Hansen answer questions from subscribers and Twitter (25:40). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss Notre Dame's 37-35 loss to Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl in the debut of head coach Marcus Freeman, provide updates on the assistant coaching search, describe their outlook for the podcast and InsideNDSports.com and answer more questions from subscribers, readers and listeners. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...