The Shamrock: A show about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna react to the breaking news of Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame for LSU. How and why did this happen? Who are candidates to replace Kelly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna fire up their mics on the west coast and react to a wild day of college football. Did Saturday's chaos make Notre Dame's path to the CFP easier? Brian Kelly thinks the Irish are one of the four best teams in the county; will he be proven right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by former Irish player Tyler Plantz to discuss his journey to South Bend, what Notre Dame means to him and his family, and how he is still staying connected to the school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna recap Notre Dame's 55-0 win against Georgia Tech on Senior Day. Are the Irish playing their best football right now? What is Notre Dame's postseason path? CFP? Fiesta Bowl? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by ESPN/ABC's Tom Luginbill to discuss his impressions of the Irish last weekend against Virginia. Plus, can Notre Dame close the gap on the other top programs? And Tom's love for Joe Montana! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna welcome on The Athletic's Andy Bitter to preview Notre Dame's trip to Lane Stadium to take on Virginia Tech. What kind of atmosphere is to be expected? Will Notre Dame be able to move the ball on the ground? Plus, unusual score predictions!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna recap the Fighting Irish's loss to Cincinnati in South Bend. The guys discuss the lack of identity and quarterback rotation. Where does Notre Dame need to improve moving forward? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by The Athletic's Justin Williams to discuss Notre Dame's upcoming game against Cincinnati. Are Bearcats fans more interested in the Brian Kelly or Marcus Freeman storyline? Plus, what can the Irish expect from the Cincinnati defense? And game picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna recap Notre Dame's 41-13 win vs. Wisconsin, making Brian Kelly the all-time winningest head coach in program history. The Irish are finding different ways to win every week. How big has the defense been the past two weeks? Plus, how can the run game and offensive line get going? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna welcome in The Athletic's Jesse Temple to preview the Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game in Chicago. All eyes will be on QB Jack Coan as he takes on his former team. Will Wisconsin be able to throw the ball down the field? Can Notre Dame move the ball on the Badgers' defense? Plus, the guys make their predictions!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna recap Notre Dame 27-13 win against Purdue. The Irish defensive front was impressive, the offense found different ways to move the ball. Plus, how can Notre Dame address their pass protection woes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete & Matt are joined by ESPN's Greg McElroy to do a deep dive into Notre Dame football after the first 2 weeks of the season. Greg was on the call for the FSU game and has studied the tape of Saturday's win vs. Toledo. Plus, will USC call Brian Kelly to fill the vacancy left behind by Clay Helton? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna give their immediate reaction to Notre Dame's win against Toledo. Does Jack Coan deserve more credit? Plus, the guys dive into the 2-QB system and which areas of improvement need to be addressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by John Walters, Notre Dame alum and Bubble Screen author, to recap the week that was in Fighting Irish football. Brian Kelly's post-game comments has a Seinfeld connection. Plus, the expectations of Drew Brees on the NBC/Peacock broadcast, and how Brian Kelly compares to great ND coaches of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna recap Notre Dame's 2021 season opening win in Tallahassee. How did the game live up to expectations? How disappointing was ND's rush defense. Plus, Jack Coan's big night, and Brian Kelly's post game comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.