The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

This week Matt & Pete return to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Irish and the Pitt Panthers. They are joined by Tim O’Malley to talk about Notre Dame headed into the final four games of the season and what it is like coaching Marcus Freeman’s kids in flag football.  What can we expect from Sam Hartman the rest of the way, how have QB transfers changed college football and the duo give their predictions for the game against Pitt this weekend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt & Pete are joined by Tim Murray of VSiN to discuss Notre Dame through eight games. Plus, a look at what Vegas thinks of the Irish for the remainder of the season and thoughts on how opinions of the coaching staff changed following the win over USC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt & Pete share their postgame reaction to Notre Dame’s dominant victory over the Trojans. The Irish forced 3 Caleb Williams interceptions and bounced back from their defeat a week ago. Marcus Freeman praised the defense and the show looks ahead to what else ND fans can expect from this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt & Pete are joined by Antonio Morales of the Athletic to discuss the upcoming matchup with the Trojans in South Bend this Saturday. Plus, the state of the program following seven games and predictions for how the Irish will fare against USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt & Pete discuss the struggles for the Irish in their Saturday night defeat at Louisville. Sam Hartman threw three picks and the offense could not get going against the Cardinals as Notre Dame falls to 5-2 on the season.  Where do the Irish go from here and how do you assess Marcus Freeman and his staff following a loss that has the team in a tough spot going into the matchup against USC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, friend of the show and former Irish offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. joins to talk about Notre Dame’s season through six games and what all these night games mean to players. Plus, Matt & Pete preview the Saturday night matchup at Louisville.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Irish found a way to win on the road at Duke with a final drive that kept Notre Dame’s season from spiraling. Matt & Pete give their postgame reaction to a game that appeared to have the Irish headed for back-to-back losses before Sam Hartman & Audric Estime’s final drive heroics.  Marcus Freeman called it a “Sweet Victory” and Notre Dame improves to 5-1 on the season before another road trip next week to Louisville.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does Notre Dame respond from a gut-wrenching loss to Ohio State? Ty Hildenbrandt from the Solid Verbal joins Matt and Pete to talk it out. Plus, the guys preview this weekend’s game at Duke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt & Pete share their thoughts on Notre Dame’s first loss of the season against Ohio State. Tune in for perspective on the ending and what Marcus Freeman had to say about the sequence that led to giving up the game-winning touchdown. What is the lasting impact of this game and where do the Irish go from here?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A monumental game necessitates a monumental week of podcasting with the second episode previewing Notre Dame welcoming Ohio State this Saturday. Matt & Pete answer questions during a live taping of the show in Chicago at ESQ Clothing and give their predictions for how this one will play out.  Plus, don't miss the live postgame show following the game Saturday night approximately one hour after the final whistle on The Independent YouTube page.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.