The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
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The Independent is the essential listen for fans of Fighting Irish football. Pete Sampson of the Athletic and Matt Fortuna of The Inside Zone are back to take you inside the Notre Dame program. With a combined 35 years + of experience on the ND beat, this twice weekly podcast has you covered for everything blue and gold.
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No. 5 Notre Dame beats Boston College, 41-7, to improve to 9-1
No. 5 Notre Dame is 9-1 after routing Boston College, 41-7, on Saturday in South Bend, Indiana. Marcus Freeman's squad jumped off to an early big lead and never let up, with CJ Carr, Jonaz Waton and Micah …
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No. 5 Notre Dame is 9-1 after routing Boston College, 41-7, on Saturday in South Bend, Indiana. Marcus Freeman's squad jumped off to an early big lead and never let up, with CJ Carr, Jonaz Waton and Micah Gilbert leading the way for the Fighting Irish against the Eagles.
Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break the win down and much more.
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ESPN’s Stanford Steve joins to talk Notre Dame “College GameDay” experience. Plus, Boston College preview
Will history repeat itself for Notre Dame with Boston College coming to town? Probably not, which is why Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson welcome in Stanford “Steve” Coughlin from ESPN’s “College GameDay” to …
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Will history repeat itself for Notre Dame with Boston College coming to town? Probably not, which is why Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson welcome in Stanford “Steve” Coughlin from ESPN’s “College GameDay” to re-live the experience from South Bend, to talk CJ Carr and much more. How far can Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish go this season? How will they perform vs. Bill O’Brien’s BC Eagles? The guys talk all that and more on the latest episode of The Independent.
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Notre Dame-Miami aftermath. How far can beating No. 1 take the Irish?
It’s been 72 hours since Notre Dame took down No. 1 Miami. But there’s no 24-hour rule here. What did the Fighting Irish’s win over the Hurricanes mean for their College Football Playoff positioning, and how …
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It’s been 72 hours since Notre Dame took down No. 1 Miami. But there’s no 24-hour rule here. What did the Fighting Irish’s win over the Hurricanes mean for their College Football Playoff positioning, and how good are Marcus Freeman’s team’s odds of winning the national championship? Did CJ Carr lock up a trip to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk all that and more on the latest episode of The Independent.
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Down goes No. 1! Notre Dame knocks off rival Miami in instant classic
Notre Dame has taken down No. 1 Miami in one of the biggest games in South Bend in years. Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish delivered a signature win and firmed up their College Football Playoff positioning in …
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Notre Dame has taken down No. 1 Miami in one of the biggest games in South Bend in years. Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish delivered a signature win and firmed up their College Football Playoff positioning in the season's final month. CJ Carr is now the Heisman Trophy frontrunner after out-dueling the Hurricanes' Darian Mensah. Notre Dame fans stormed the field after getting revenge on Miami for last season. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about the game and much more on the latest episode of The Independent.
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Notre Dame-Miami Preview. Can Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish knock off No. 1 Miami?
It's almost game day! Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here for a special LIVE episode of The Independent, where they will take reader questions. In 48 hours, Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame will host rival …
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It's almost game day! Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here for a special LIVE episode of The Independent, where they will take reader questions. In 48 hours, Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame will host rival Miami, ranked No. 1 in both the AP and CFP polls. Can CJ Carr make a statement against Darian Mensah? What do we make of the Malachi Toney injury? Do Mario Cristobal's Hurricanes get the best of the Fighting Irish twice? The guys talk all that and more on the latest episode of The Independent.
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Notre Dame-Miami early week preview with NBC’s Todd Blackledge
The biggest game week of the season is finally here. It’s No. 4 Notre Dame vs. No. 1 Miami. Catholics vs. Convicts. Marcus Freeman vs. Mario Cristobal. CJ Carr vs. Darian Mensah. There’s no overhyping this …
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The biggest game week of the season is finally here. It’s No. 4 Notre Dame vs. No. 1 Miami. Catholics vs. Convicts. Marcus Freeman vs. Mario Cristobal. CJ Carr vs. Darian Mensah. There’s no overhyping this game, which has huge CFP implications. NBC’s Todd Blackledge, who will call the game, joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to preview these teams and much more!
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Notre Dame beats Navy and turns the page to Miami
Notre Dame overcame a slow start and an early deficit to beat rival Navy, 35-13, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The Fighting Irish now turn their attention to No. 1 Miami, and ESPN has already …
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Notre Dame overcame a slow start and an early deficit to beat rival Navy, 35-13, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The Fighting Irish now turn their attention to No. 1 Miami, and ESPN has already announced that “College GameDay” will be in South Bend for the matchup pitting Marcus Freeman’s team against Mario Cristobal’s. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about all of that and much more!
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Notre Dame-Navy preview. Can Marcus Freeman’s Irish get back to their winning ways?
No. 5 Notre Dame exits its open date and heads to Gillette Stadium on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass., to face rival Navy. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview the contest between the Fighting Irish …
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No. 5 Notre Dame exits its open date and heads to Gillette Stadium on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass., to face rival Navy. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview the contest between the Fighting Irish and Midshipmen, and to talk much more as Miami awaits the following week. Plus, basketball season is here. Notre Dame’s men’s and women’s teams open their seasons Sunday against Villanova in Rome for the Eternal City Tip-Off, not far from Pope Leo XIV.
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Notre Dame post-bye check-in, Marcus Freeman reflects on BYU loss
It’s game week once again for Notre Dame, and it can’t come any sooner for the Fighting Irish. Marcus Freeman addressed the BYU game on Monday, and his Irish are now ready to turn the page to Navy. Matt Fortuna …
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It’s game week once again for Notre Dame, and it can’t come any sooner for the Fighting Irish. Marcus Freeman addressed the BYU game on Monday, and his Irish are now ready to turn the page to Navy. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down on another episode of The Independent.
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More Notre Dame-BYU thoughts and fallout with ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg
Notre Dame may have an open date, but the Fighting Irish gave everyone plenty to talk about to fill the void of a non-game week.ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to talk about the …
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Notre Dame may have an open date, but the Fighting Irish gave everyone plenty to talk about to fill the void of a non-game week.
ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to talk about the fallout of the BYU loss for Marcus Freeman, Chris Ash and CJ Carr. Where does ND go from here?
The guys talk all that and more on the latest episode of The Independent.
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Notre Dame falls short at BYU
Notre Dame's shot at an undefeated season went incomplete on Saturday night as CJ Carr couldn't connect with Jaden Greathouse on the game's final play. Do the Irish have a problem heading toward Miami? Hosted …
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Notre Dame's shot at an undefeated season went incomplete on Saturday night as CJ Carr couldn't connect with Jaden Greathouse on the game's final play. Do the Irish have a problem heading toward Miami?
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Notre Dame-BYU preview: A top-10 clash in Provo
No. 2 Notre Dame receives its first major test of the season, traveling to Provo, Utah to take on an undefeated, top-10 BYU squad. ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be on-site for the primetime showdown as Marcus …
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No. 2 Notre Dame receives its first major test of the season, traveling to Provo, Utah to take on an undefeated, top-10 BYU squad. ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be on-site for the primetime showdown as Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr and Co. look to prove their championship mettle. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down.
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ESPN’s Roddy Jones joins the show to preview top-10 Notre Dame-BYU matchup
The meat of the schedule is finally here. It’s Notre Dame-BYU week, and ESPN’s Roddy Jones joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to talk about Kalani Sitake’s Cougars, whose win over TCU Jones called two weeks …
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The meat of the schedule is finally here. It’s Notre Dame-BYU week, and ESPN’s Roddy Jones joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to talk about Kalani Sitake’s Cougars, whose win over TCU Jones called two weeks ago. Jones also has the call for Miami-Florida State, so the guys talk a little Hurricanes with that matchup against Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish just three weeks away.
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Notre Dame blasts Stanford to cap the season's first half
The Irish won their 16th straight game – by double digits – as Marcus Freeman led a demolition of Stanford, setting Notre Dame up for its first big test of the season when it heads to BYU next weekend. Hosted …
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The Irish won their 16th straight game – by double digits – as Marcus Freeman led a demolition of Stanford, setting Notre Dame up for its first big test of the season when it heads to BYU next weekend.
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Notre Dame-Stanford preview: Can the Fighting Irish name their score against The Cardinal?
Notre Dame is about to reach the halfway point of its season as the Fighting Irish ready to host rival Stanford. Will Marcus Freeman’s squad dominate, or is this a bit of a lookahead spot with BYU looming?Plus …
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Notre Dame is about to reach the halfway point of its season as the Fighting Irish ready to host rival Stanford. Will Marcus Freeman’s squad dominate, or is this a bit of a lookahead spot with BYU looming?
Plus, what does ND have at QB behind CJ Carr? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to offer their predictions and much more.Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dusty Dvoracek joins the show to talk Notre Dame ground game and more
As Notre Dame turns the page from North Carolina to Stanford, ESPN’s Dusty Dvoracek joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson after calling Saturday’s Fighting Irish game in Chapel Hill. Plus, Marcus Freeman’s squad …
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As Notre Dame turns the page from North Carolina to Stanford, ESPN’s Dusty Dvoracek joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson after calling Saturday’s Fighting Irish game in Chapel Hill. Plus, Marcus Freeman’s squad is approaching school history with its continued stretch of dominance, and it was announced this week that the Irish’s next big test, at BYU, will kick in primetime on ABC on Oct. 17.
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Notre Dame's run game comes to life versus UNC
Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna break down Notre Dame's performance in a 37-26 victory over North Carolina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and …
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Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna break down Notre Dame's performance in a 37-26 victory over North Carolina.
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Notre Dame-North Carolina preview: Can Marcus Freeman’s squad get the best of Bill Belichick’s?
No. 3 Notre Dame readies for a trip to Chapel Hill to take on North Carolina and the ACC. As Marcus Freeman’s squad looks to get to 5-0, Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson look at the strengths of the Fighting Irish …
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No. 3 Notre Dame readies for a trip to Chapel Hill to take on North Carolina and the ACC. As Marcus Freeman’s squad looks to get to 5-0, Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson look at the strengths of the Fighting Irish and put the Tar Heels series — and Bill Belichick’s tenure — into context. Is this a rivalry?
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Notre Dame starts 4-0 & Yogi Roth joins the show! Plus, Quincy Porter is out for the year and more.
No. 3 Notre Dame is turning the page to October after dominating Purdue to complete a perfect opening month. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about that win and about the news that WR Quincy …
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No. 3 Notre Dame is turning the page to October after dominating Purdue to complete a perfect opening month. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about that win and about the news that WR Quincy Porter will not play this season. Plus, NBC analyst Yogi Roth joins the show after calling the Fighting Irish game for Peacock. Roth talks CJ Carr, Marcus Freeman and more as he goes down memory lane.
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No. 3 Notre Dame dominates Purdue, 49-10, to complete perfect September
Notre Dame completed the Big Ten portion of its schedule in dominating fashion Saturday, winning at Purdue, 49-10, at Ross Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. CJ Carr threw for 237 yards, Aneyas Williams ran …
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Notre Dame completed the Big Ten portion of its schedule in dominating fashion Saturday, winning at Purdue, 49-10, at Ross Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. CJ Carr threw for 237 yards, Aneyas Williams ran for 80 and the defense dominated, recording six sacks. Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish finish the season's opening month undefeated for the first time in his five-year tenure, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about it on the latest episode of The Independent.
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Notre Dame-Purdue Preview with NBC’s Paul Burmeister
No. 3 Notre Dame travels to West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday to take on in-state rival Purdue. Former Irish radio play-by-play man Paul Burmeister will be on the call for Peacock, and he joins Matt Fortuna and …
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No. 3 Notre Dame travels to West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday to take on in-state rival Purdue. Former Irish radio play-by-play man Paul Burmeister will be on the call for Peacock, and he joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to preview the contest and much more. Plus, Matt and Pete offer their predictions for Marcus Freeman’s squad as they look to close out the month of September on a positive note.
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Final Thoughts on Notre Dame-Michigan State. Plus, Marcus Freeman worked at Texas Roadhouse?
No. 3 Notre Dame is 3-0 entering Saturday’s game at in-state rival Purdue. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to look at what the Fighting Irish did well and what they can improve on after beating Michigan …
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No. 3 Notre Dame is 3-0 entering Saturday’s game at in-state rival Purdue. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to look at what the Fighting Irish did well and what they can improve on after beating Michigan State. Plus, Marcus Freeman had a funny revelation this week about his college job.
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No. 3 Notre Dame beats Michigan State, 27-10, to improve to 3-0
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards, Nolan James ran for 121, Micah Gilbert caught 8 passes for 170 yards and No. 3 Notre Dame took care of Michigan State, 27-10, on Saturday night in South Bend. The Fighting Irish …
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CJ Carr threw for 234 yards, Nolan James ran for 121, Micah Gilbert caught 8 passes for 170 yards and No. 3 Notre Dame took care of Michigan State, 27-10, on Saturday night in South Bend.
The Fighting Irish defense was its reliable self, and Marcus Freeman's squad got the breakout receiver game it had needed.
Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about the win and much more on the latest episode of The Independent.
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Notre Dame-Michigan State Preview: How will the Fighting Irish look in primetime vs. the Spartans?
Notre Dame readies for its third game of the season, and its second in South Bend, Ind., as Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish take on Pat Fitzgerald and the Michigan State Spartans under the lights on NBC …
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Notre Dame readies for its third game of the season, and its second in South Bend, Ind., as Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish take on Pat Fitzgerald and the Michigan State Spartans under the lights on NBC. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview that game and much more on the latest episode of The Independent.
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Final thoughts on Notre Dame-Rice and a lookahead to Michigan State
Notre Dame's home opener went according to plan, as Marcus Freeman's squad shut out Rice, 52-0. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to take one final look back at the win and to turn the page ahead toward …
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Notre Dame's home opener went according to plan, as Marcus Freeman's squad shut out Rice, 52-0. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to take one final look back at the win and to turn the page ahead toward rival Michigan State, as the Fighting Irish look to beat the Spartans in primetime.
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Notre Dame shuts out Rice 52-0 in home opener. Marcus Freeman's never let up in dominant Irish win.
Notre Dame dominated Rice, 52-0, to record its second shutout win of the Marcus Freeman era. CJ Carr and the Fighting Irish offense looked smooth, while Chris Ash's defense dominated with four takeaways. Matt …
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Notre Dame dominated Rice, 52-0, to record its second shutout win of the Marcus Freeman era. CJ Carr and the Fighting Irish offense looked smooth, while Chris Ash's defense dominated with four takeaways. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to recap the home opener and much more!
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Notre Dame-Rice Preview. Can the Fighting Irish avoid another Week 2 trap?
Notre Dame has a quick turnaround after putting away Wisconsin on Sunday night in Green Bay. While this Saturday’s home opener vs. Rice figures to be an easier test, the Fighting Irish, crazy enough, are 0-3 …
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Notre Dame has a quick turnaround after putting away Wisconsin on Sunday night in Green Bay. While this Saturday’s home opener vs. Rice figures to be an easier test, the Fighting Irish, crazy enough, are 0-3 vs. FBS teams in Week 2 under Marcus Freeman. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson break down the matchup with the Owls and much more during a special live episode at ESQ Clothing in downtown Chicago!
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The Aftermath: Notre Dame starts 1-0, Marcus Freeman gives personnel updates and more
Notre Dame is 1-0 after beating Wisconsin on Sunday at Lambeau Field. With Marcus Freeman addressing reporters on Tuesday, Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson dive in to the Fighting Irish head coach's comments and …
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Notre Dame is 1-0 after beating Wisconsin on Sunday at Lambeau Field. With Marcus Freeman addressing reporters on Tuesday, Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson dive in to the Fighting Irish head coach's comments and look at the roster, and the challenges, moving forward as ND gears up for its home opener vs. Rice.
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Notre Dame beats Wisconsin, 41-13, at Lambeau Field to open Marcus Freeman's fifth season
Notre Dame answered the bell in the second half Sunday to take care of Wisconsin, 41-13, at Green Bay's Lambeau Field. CJ Carr led the offense while the defense stifled the Badgers in the second half, shutting …
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Notre Dame answered the bell in the second half Sunday to take care of Wisconsin, 41-13, at Green Bay's Lambeau Field. CJ Carr led the offense while the defense stifled the Badgers in the second half, shutting Luke Fickell's squad out. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to discuss the win, as Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish begin his fifth season 1-0.
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Notre Dame-Wisconsin Preview. What kind of message will Marcus Freeman's Irish Send at Lambeau?
Finally, football! Notre Dame kicks off its 2026 revenge tour this Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin against the Badgers. The Fighting Irish are undefeated in Shamrock Series games. Marcus …
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Finally, football! Notre Dame kicks off its 2026 revenge tour this Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin against the Badgers. The Fighting Irish are undefeated in Shamrock Series games. Marcus Freeman, meanwhile, takes on his mentor, Luke Fickell. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down this much-anticipated opener and to see if CJ Carr and Co. can live up to the hype.
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