Former Notre Dame safety Devin Studstill, who finished his career as a graduate transfer at USF, joins the podcast to discuss how USF can fulfill its potential as a program, the differences between USF and Notre Dame, the process of transferring, dealing with the loss of playing time at ND and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make some predictions for Notre Dame-USF during the Place Your Bets segment (18:11) before answering questions from Twitter (26:22). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football

Devin Studstill on USF's talent and his Notre Dame career

ND Insider's Tom Noie and Carter Karels offer their thoughts on Notre Dame's 27-13 victory over Duke on Saturday. Their discussion revolved around quarterback Ian Book, why the offense struggled at times, running back Kyren Williams' breakout performance, other young players who flashed and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Pod of Gold Extra Point: Notre Dame vs. Duke recap

ACC Network host Jordan Cornette, a former Irish basketball player, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's expectations in the ACC this season, which Irish player he's most excited to watch this season, the player empowerment movement in the NCAA, how Notre Dame has handled amplifying its athletes' voices and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen preview Saturday's season opener against Duke during the Place Your Bets segment (28:39) before answering questions from Twitter (35:44). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Cornette on Notre Dame in the ACC and player empowerment

ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain, a former captain at Clemson, joins the podcast to discuss what Notre Dame should expect against ACC opponents this season, how Clemson was able to make the leap to national power, what he expects from the Irish the season, the keys to improving offensive line play and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer some season predictions in the Place Your Bets segment (21:40) before answering questions from Twitter (31:10). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Eric Mac Lain previews Notre Dame's season in the ACC

Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss Notre Dame resuming football practice, adding a three-game series with USF, the preseason AP Top 25 and All-America teams and Isaiah Robertson grad transferring. Then Tyler and Eric answer questions from Twitter including media protocols for covering Notre Dame this season, if Kyle Hamilton will be an All-American, impressions of Irish QB target Steve Angeli, the best walk-on player they've covered and more (17:28) See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame inches closer to season opener

Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss Notre Dame suspending in-person classes for two weeks due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Irish football program pausing practice with five new positives cases for players, if Notre Dame can pursue football without other students on campus and USF reportedly being added to the 2020 schedule. Tyler and Eric also weigh in on Notre Dame's freshman skill players, the pass rush depth and what questions they have for the Irish moving forward.

Notre Dame football, campus suffer COVID-19 setbacks

Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss a crazy week in college football, the Big Ten and Pac-12 canceling their fall seasons, Notre Dame's start of preseason practice, highlights of Brian Kelly's press conference, Notre Dame's All-2000s team and more. Then Tyler and Eric answer questions from Twitter (31:28).

Notre Dame football forges ahead with plenty of questions left to answer

Tyler James, Eric Hansen and Carter Karels reunite to discuss Notre Dame's 11-game schedule, its ACC affiliation and how it all came together. The trio also examines wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr.'s injury and the latest Irish recruiting developments. Then Tyler, Eric and Carter answer questions from Twitter (41:15).

Notre Dame football has a schedule. Can it be the best in the ACC?

David Lacey, father of Notre Dame sophomore NG Jacob Lacey,  joins the podcast to share his story of contracting COVID-19, recovering from it and the lingering effects. Lacey also discusses how Notre Dame is handling COVID-19 precautions while bringing football players back to campus, how the program has amplified its message against racism and social injustices and more (1:45). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter (26:03).

David Lacey shares his COVID-19 experience

Ian Williams, a former standout nose tackle for Notre Dame, joined the podcast to discuss a wide array of topics, including George Floyd's death, racial inequality, going to protests, being teammates with Colin Kaepernick on the San Francisco 49ers, Drew Brees' comments, instances of racism he has endured, Notre Dame's response this past week and more (3:59). Later, Eric Hansen and Carter Karels detailed Notre Dame's plans to bring its football players back to campus (57:24).

Ian Williams on George Floyd, racial inequality and Notre Dame's response

Incoming freshman Michael Mayer, one of the top tight ends in the 2020 recruiting class, joins the podcast to discuss his last semester of high school, how he's preparing for Notre Dame amidst the coronavirus pandemic, why he thinks he can make an impact as a freshman, what he's already learned about ND's offense, how he almost didn't play football in high school and more (23:52). But first, Tyler James and Carter Karels touch on some of the biggest ND football and recruiting over the last few weeks. Later, Tyler and Carter answers questions from Twitter (41:35).

Tight end Michael Mayer prepares for uncertain start to Notre Dame career

Dane Brugler, draft analyst for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss this week's NFL Draft, if Cole Kmet is the top tight end prospect, the upside of Chase Claypool, how teams value Julian Okwara and Khalid Kareem, how high Troy Pride Jr. could rise, the differences between Alohi Gilman and Jalen Elliott, how Notre Dame's talent stacks up among the best in college football and more (1:38). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make NFL Draft predictions in the Place Your Bets segment (26:05) and answer questions from Twitter (37:20).

Dane Brugler previews Notre Dame's prospects in the NFL Draft

Matthews (N.C.) Weddington High's Will Shipley, a four-star running back who is considered Notre Dame's top uncommitted target in the 2021 class, joins the podcast to discuss his recruiting process, the differences and similarities between Notre Dame and Clemson, his relationships with run game coordinator Lance Taylor and Christian McCaffrey, what virtual visits look like and more (1:15).  Then Eric Hansen and Carter Karels discuss Shipley's interview, talk about current college football topics and answer your Twitter questions (25:55). 

Will Shipley talks Notre Dame recruitment, pandemic and more

Former Tribune sports writer Mike Vorel, who currently covers Washington football for The Seattle Times, joins the podcast to discuss life in Seattle during the coronavirus pandemic, how Washington's program has handled the changes, what Notre Dame's 2015 season could have been, if the 2015 ND team was more talented than the 2018 team and his favorite college football stadium venues (1:25). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter (37:07).

Mike Vorel on Notre Dame's talented 2015 team, favorite stadium atmospheres

Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss what they've been doing with sports being shut down during the coronavirus pandemic, how Notre Dame football is being affected, Irish fans' favorite football plays and the top 10 player surprises during the Brian Kelly Era. Then Tyler and Eric answer questions from Twitter (27:57) and are joined by Carter Karels to cover a recruiting world that never sleeps (49:34).

Keeping busy in isolation and talking recruiting with Carter Karels

Notre Dame Insider's Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer their takes on Notre Dame football, discuss the latest news and bring on guests with expert knowledge.

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Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football

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