THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish http://thechoesnd.com/ en Sinclair, Inc. THE ECHOES is your home for Notre Dame Fighting Irish talk like you’ve never heard it before. Step into the world of Notre Dame football with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana—two proud ND alums who bring the perfect mix of insight, energy, and humor to as they break down the latest on the Fighting Irish. From big-time matchups and memorable moments to the stories and traditions that make Notre Dame special, it’s all here. Fun, honest, and full of Irish pride, THE ECHOES is just two friends talking ball.  New episodes will be released weekly.  Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @TheEchoesNDPod on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/02eb24ea-5ea8-11f0-9a3c-63a4f0c5a039/image/22398ca60c18597a5333a12008cce071.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish http://thechoesnd.com/ no episodic Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. THE ECHOES is your home for Notre Dame Fighting Irish talk like you’ve never heard it before. Step into the world of Notre Dame football with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana—two proud ND alums who bring the perfect mix of insight, energy, and humor to as they break down the latest on the Fighting Irish. From big-time matchups and memorable moments to the stories and traditions that make Notre Dame special, it’s all here. Fun, honest, and full of Irish pride, THE ECHOES is just two friends talking ball.  New episodes will be released weekly.  Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @TheEchoesNDPod on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook. THE ECHOES is your home for Notre Dame Fighting Irish talk like you’ve never heard it before.

Step into the world of Notre Dame football with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana—two proud ND alums who bring the perfect mix of insight, energy, and humor to as they break down the latest on the Fighting Irish. From big-time matchups and memorable moments to the stories and traditions that make Notre Dame special, it’s all here. Fun, honest, and full of Irish pride, THE ECHOES is just two friends talking ball. 

New episodes will be released weekly. 

Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow us @TheEchoesNDPod on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook.

]]> Sinclair, Inc. podcasts@sbgtv.com Notre Dame NFL Draft Preview with Nate Tice! Spring Game Preview, Hoops Teams Cookin' in Portal On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana get you set for Notre Dame’s spring football game and break down everything you need to know ahead of the NFL Draft with Nate Tice. CJ Carr has been turning heads all spring, and the hype around Notre Dame’s potential star QB is starting to feel very real. It’s not just him—the offensive line has been dominant up front, and (fingers crossed) the Irish may have finally found some stability at kicker. Mike and Jess dive into all the key takeaways from last week’s spring scrimmage. Then, Nate Tice joins the show to preview the NFL Draft. Is Jeremiyah Love worthy of a top-3 pick? Where could Jadarian Price land? Which Irish players are expected to hear their names called—and who is Tice higher on than most? They cover it all. To close things out, the show shifts to basketball and lacrosse updates. Both Notre Dame basketball programs are making moves in the transfer portal, and the crew even wonders: could the Pope make an appearance in Rome when the Irish open their season in November? Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana get you set for Notre Dame’s spring football game and break down everything you need to know ahead of the NFL Draft with Nate Tice. CJ Carr has been turning heads all spring, and the hype around Notre Dame’s potential star QB is starting to feel very real. It’s not just him—the offensive line has been dominant up front, and (fingers crossed) the Irish may have finally found some stability at kicker. Mike and Jess dive into all the key takeaways from last week’s spring scrimmage. Then, Nate Tice joins the show to preview the NFL Draft. Is Jeremiyah Love worthy of a top-3 pick? Where could Jadarian Price land? Which Irish players are expected to hear their names called—and who is Tice higher on than most? They cover it all. To close things out, the show shifts to basketball and lacrosse updates. Both Notre Dame basketball programs are making moves in the transfer portal, and the crew even wonders: could the Pope make an appearance in Rome when the Irish open their season in November? Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana get you set for Notre Dame’s spring football game and break down everything you need to know ahead of the NFL Draft with Nate Tice. CJ Carr has been turning heads all spring, and the hype around Notre Dame’s potential star QB is starting to feel very real. It’s not just him—the offensive line has been dominant up front, and (fingers crossed) the Irish may have finally found some stability at kicker. Mike and Jess dive into all the key takeaways from last week’s spring scrimmage. Then, Nate Tice joins the show to preview the NFL Draft. Is Jeremiyah Love worthy of a top-3 pick? Where could Jadarian Price land? Which Irish players are expected to hear their names called—and who is Tice higher on than most? They cover it all. To close things out, the show shifts to basketball and lacrosse updates. Both Notre Dame basketball programs are making moves in the transfer portal, and the crew even wonders: could the Pope make an appearance in Rome when the Irish open their season in November? Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL

]]> 3645 no Jordan Cornette Joins the Show! Hidalgo BACK, Men's Hoops Teams Struggles, & Spring Ball | Echoes On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off by celebrating Hannah Hidalgo and her return to Notre Dame women’s basketball. After a surprising run this past season, the Irish look poised to be even more dangerous with a strong recruiting class and potential impact transfers on the way. With the Notre Dame Spring Game approaching, the show turns to football as they break down Leonard Moore’s “revenge tour” comments, what fans should expect from the spring game, and whether there’s real concern around the backup quarterback situation. Later, former Notre Dame hooper Jordan Cornette joins the show to dive into the current state of the men’s basketball program. With key players transferring out, the group discusses NIL challenges, roster outlook, and whether head coach Micah Shrewsberry is truly on the hot seat. To close things out, the guys check in on the red-hot Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team following two massive wins over top-ranked opponents, and look ahead to what’s next for the MLAX squad. Plus a special cameo from Jess’ dog, Willow. Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off by celebrating Hannah Hidalgo and her return to Notre Dame women’s basketball. After a surprising run this past season, the Irish look poised to be even more dangerous with a strong recruiting class and potential impact transfers on the way. With the Notre Dame Spring Game approaching, the show turns to football as they break down Leonard Moore’s “revenge tour” comments, what fans should expect from the spring game, and whether there’s real concern around the backup quarterback situation. Later, former Notre Dame hooper Jordan Cornette joins the show to dive into the current state of the men’s basketball program. With key players transferring out, the group discusses NIL challenges, roster outlook, and whether head coach Micah Shrewsberry is truly on the hot seat. To close things out, the guys check in on the red-hot Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team following two massive wins over top-ranked opponents, and look ahead to what’s next for the MLAX squad. Plus a special cameo from Jess’ dog, Willow. Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off by celebrating Hannah Hidalgo and her return to Notre Dame women’s basketball. After a surprising run this past season, the Irish look poised to be even more dangerous with a strong recruiting class and potential impact transfers on the way. With the Notre Dame Spring Game approaching, the show turns to football as they break down Leonard Moore’s “revenge tour” comments, what fans should expect from the spring game, and whether there’s real concern around the backup quarterback situation. Later, former Notre Dame hooper Jordan Cornette joins the show to dive into the current state of the men’s basketball program. With key players transferring out, the group discusses NIL challenges, roster outlook, and whether head coach Micah Shrewsberry is truly on the hot seat. To close things out, the guys check in on the red-hot Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team following two massive wins over top-ranked opponents, and look ahead to what’s next for the MLAX squad. Plus a special cameo from Jess’ dog, Willow. Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL

]]> 3857 no Hannah Hidalgo and The Irish are ELITE. ND Pro Day, CJ Carr Throwing for Scouts | The Echoes On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off by celebrating a historic run from Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball.Before diving into football, the spotlight is on head coach Niele Ivey and her squad after reaching the Elite 8 for the first time in her tenure. Led by superstar Hannah Hidalgo, the Irish proved they’re among the nation’s best—and Mike and Jess make sure to give them their flowers.From there, the conversation shifts to the men’s program, where roster changes are already underway with players entering the transfer portal—and potentially more to come. Then it’s back to the gridiron as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football hold their annual Pro Day. Mike and Jess break down who boosted their draft stock, why CJ Carr throwing was such a big storyline, and how Will Pauling turned heads. To close things out, Mike and Jess preview their upcoming trip to South Bend for the Spring Game and Mike’s family golf tournament. 👉 Learn more about the event: Golic Family Foundation Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off by celebrating a historic run from Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball.Before diving into football, the spotlight is on head coach Niele Ivey and her squad after reaching the Elite 8 for the first time in her tenure. Led by superstar Hannah Hidalgo, the Irish proved they’re among the nation’s best—and Mike and Jess make sure to give them their flowers.From there, the conversation shifts to the men’s program, where roster changes are already underway with players entering the transfer portal—and potentially more to come. Then it’s back to the gridiron as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football hold their annual Pro Day. Mike and Jess break down who boosted their draft stock, why CJ Carr throwing was such a big storyline, and how Will Pauling turned heads. To close things out, Mike and Jess preview their upcoming trip to South Bend for the Spring Game and Mike’s family golf tournament. 👉 Learn more about the event: Golic Family Foundation Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off by celebrating a historic run from Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball.Before diving into football, the spotlight is on head coach Niele Ivey and her squad after reaching the Elite 8 for the first time in her tenure.

Led by superstar Hannah Hidalgo, the Irish proved they’re among the nation’s best—and Mike and Jess make sure to give them their flowers.From there, the conversation shifts to the men’s program, where roster changes are already underway with players entering the transfer portal—and potentially more to come.

Then it’s back to the gridiron as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football hold their annual Pro Day. Mike and Jess break down who boosted their draft stock, why CJ Carr throwing was such a big storyline, and how Will Pauling turned heads.

To close things out, Mike and Jess preview their upcoming trip to South Bend for the Spring Game and Mike’s family golf tournament.

👉 Learn more about the event: Golic Family Foundation

Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes.

#sports #football #notredame #NFL

]]> 3241 no Notre Dame Spring Ball Starts, Marcus Freeman Speaks, Position Battles and Breakout Players On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are back talking ball and getting you set for spring football at Notre Dame. Head coach Marcus Freeman met with reporters last week, and Mike and Jess break down everything he had to say—from the team’s energy heading into spring to how the program is responding after last season’s tough ending. One name already popping during spring ball is Tae Johnson, a friend of the show who’s flashing early and often. The crew dives into what makes Johnson so special and what expectations look like for him and a defense loaded with talent. With stars all over the roster, competition is heating up across multiple position groups. Mike and Jess take a closer look at the biggest position battles this spring and who has the inside track heading into fall camp. They also cover key injury updates, including which impact players are working their way back and what their timelines could mean for the season. Plus, a breakdown of the new-look offensive line and how those changes could shape the Irish offense moving forward. To close things out, the show celebrates the continued dominance of the Notre Dame fencing team and highlights Hannah Hidalgo and the women’s basketball team as they make a run in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, including a big matchup against Ohio State. Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are back talking ball and getting you set for spring football at Notre Dame. Head coach Marcus Freeman met with reporters last week, and Mike and Jess break down everything he had to say—from the team’s energy heading into spring to how the program is responding after last season’s tough ending. One name already popping during spring ball is Tae Johnson, a friend of the show who’s flashing early and often. The crew dives into what makes Johnson so special and what expectations look like for him and a defense loaded with talent. With stars all over the roster, competition is heating up across multiple position groups. Mike and Jess take a closer look at the biggest position battles this spring and who has the inside track heading into fall camp. They also cover key injury updates, including which impact players are working their way back and what their timelines could mean for the season. Plus, a breakdown of the new-look offensive line and how those changes could shape the Irish offense moving forward. To close things out, the show celebrates the continued dominance of the Notre Dame fencing team and highlights Hannah Hidalgo and the women’s basketball team as they make a run in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, including a big matchup against Ohio State. Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are back talking ball and getting you set for spring football at Notre Dame. Head coach Marcus Freeman met with reporters last week, and Mike and Jess break down everything he had to say—from the team’s energy heading into spring to how the program is responding after last season’s tough ending. One name already popping during spring ball is Tae Johnson, a friend of the show who’s flashing early and often. The crew dives into what makes Johnson so special and what expectations look like for him and a defense loaded with talent. With stars all over the roster, competition is heating up across multiple position groups. Mike and Jess take a closer look at the biggest position battles this spring and who has the inside track heading into fall camp. They also cover key injury updates, including which impact players are working their way back and what their timelines could mean for the season. Plus, a breakdown of the new-look offensive line and how those changes could shape the Irish offense moving forward. To close things out, the show celebrates the continued dominance of the Notre Dame fencing team and highlights Hannah Hidalgo and the women’s basketball team as they make a run in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, including a big matchup against Ohio State. Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL

]]> 3446 no Aaron Taylor Joins to Reflect on the Life of Lou Holtz On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana reflect on the life of legendary Notre Dame head coach, Lou Holtz, following his death at the age of 89.   One of coach Holtz’s former players, 2-time All American Aaron Taylor, joins to share some his amazing stories and experiences during his time playing under the college football hall of famer.   Whether it was Lou’s ability to command a room or his ability to rile you up, Aaron has a profound memory of it.  So, we hope you enjoy this look back on the life of Notre Dame’s last championship winning head football coach, Lou Holtz.   Subscribe to The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for weekly recaps, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana reflect on the life of legendary Notre Dame head coach, Lou Holtz, following his death at the age of 89.   One of coach Holtz’s former players, 2-time All American Aaron Taylor, joins to share some his amazing stories and experiences during his time playing under the college football hall of famer.   Whether it was Lou’s ability to command a room or his ability to rile you up, Aaron has a profound memory of it.  So, we hope you enjoy this look back on the life of Notre Dame’s last championship winning head football coach, Lou Holtz.   Subscribe to The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for weekly recaps, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana reflect on the life of legendary Notre Dame head coach, Lou Holtz, following his death at the age of 89.

 

One of coach Holtz’s former players, 2-time All American Aaron Taylor, joins to share some his amazing stories and experiences during his time playing under the college football hall of famer.   Whether it was Lou’s ability to command a room or his ability to rile you up, Aaron has a profound memory of it.  So, we hope you enjoy this look back on the life of Notre Dame’s last championship winning head football coach, Lou Holtz.

 

Subscribe to The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for weekly recaps, game previews, and insider analysis all season long.

]]> 2666 Notre Dame at NFL Combine with Mike Renner! Jeremiyah Love Top 5 Pick? Jadarian Price 1st Rounder? On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by Mike Renner to break down a massive weekend for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. From viral weight room clips that had the internet fired up to standout performances in Indy, the Irish were everywhere last week. We open the show by diving into the social media reaction to Notre Dame’s “big boys” moving serious weight. Why it matters, why it’s fun, and why people seem so eager to be upset about it. Then we shift gears to the hardwood, where Hannah Hidalgo is putting together a historic season for Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball. With March here and the NCAA Tournament around the corner, we break down Hidalgo’s legendary run and what it means for the Irish as they heat up at the perfect time. No one turned more heads at the Combine than Jeremiyah Love. Renner explains why scouts can’t stop raving about Love’s size, speed, agility, and all-around explosiveness — and where he could realistically land in the NFL Draft. Plus, we spotlight other Irish prospects like Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields, and what their performances in Indy mean for their draft stock. We close the show with a quick update on the men’s basketball team’s Senior Night win and a look ahead at the surging, and top-ranked, Notre Dame men’s lacrosse squad. Irish fans, this one covers it all. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by Mike Renner to break down a massive weekend for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. From viral weight room clips that had the internet fired up to standout performances in Indy, the Irish were everywhere last week. We open the show by diving into the social media reaction to Notre Dame’s “big boys” moving serious weight. Why it matters, why it’s fun, and why people seem so eager to be upset about it. Then we shift gears to the hardwood, where Hannah Hidalgo is putting together a historic season for Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball. With March here and the NCAA Tournament around the corner, we break down Hidalgo’s legendary run and what it means for the Irish as they heat up at the perfect time. No one turned more heads at the Combine than Jeremiyah Love. Renner explains why scouts can’t stop raving about Love’s size, speed, agility, and all-around explosiveness — and where he could realistically land in the NFL Draft. Plus, we spotlight other Irish prospects like Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields, and what their performances in Indy mean for their draft stock. We close the show with a quick update on the men’s basketball team’s Senior Night win and a look ahead at the surging, and top-ranked, Notre Dame men’s lacrosse squad. Irish fans, this one covers it all. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by Mike Renner to break down a massive weekend for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. From viral weight room clips that had the internet fired up to standout performances in Indy, the Irish were everywhere last week. We open the show by diving into the social media reaction to Notre Dame’s “big boys” moving serious weight. Why it matters, why it’s fun, and why people seem so eager to be upset about it. Then we shift gears to the hardwood, where Hannah Hidalgo is putting together a historic season for Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball. With March here and the NCAA Tournament around the corner, we break down Hidalgo’s legendary run and what it means for the Irish as they heat up at the perfect time. No one turned more heads at the Combine than Jeremiyah Love. Renner explains why scouts can’t stop raving about Love’s size, speed, agility, and all-around explosiveness — and where he could realistically land in the NFL Draft. Plus, we spotlight other Irish prospects like Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields, and what their performances in Indy mean for their draft stock. We close the show with a quick update on the men’s basketball team’s Senior Night win and a look ahead at the surging, and top-ranked, Notre Dame men’s lacrosse squad. Irish fans, this one covers it all. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL

]]> 3219 no Julian Love Joins the Show! Super Bowl, Seahawks, Notre Dame Memories, and Mylan Graham's Comments On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome Julian Love, Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, former Notre Dame defensive back, and Chicago native. Mike and Jess kick things off by celebrating Notre Dame’s presence on the international stage, highlighting two Irish alums who helped power Team USA women’s hockey during a historic Winter Olympics run in Milan. The conversation then shifts to football, where the hosts break down recent transfer portal storylines and discuss standout wide receiver Mylan Graham’s candid comments about the student-athlete experience in South Bend compared to his time at Ohio State. Then, Julian Love joins the show for a wide-ranging and entertaining interview. Love reflects on life as a Super Bowl champion, the surreal feeling of winning the biggest game in football, and the significance of becoming just the second player in Notre Dame history to record a Super Bowl interception. He also shares his perspective on watching fellow Irish players shine on the sport’s biggest stage, what the post-championship whirlwind has been like, and why his reputation as a host and teammate remains legendary. Love also opens up about his time as a graduate student at Notre Dame, discussing the realities of balancing academics and athletics, his most challenging classes, proudest achievements, and favorite campus memories. To close the episode, Mike and Jess check in on Notre Dame women’s basketball as March approaches, with Hannah Hidalgo continuing to establish herself among the nation’s elite. Finally, the show heads to Mike’s Complaint Corner, where he vents about the frustrations of trying to watch Notre Dame men’s lacrosse following a massive top-five victory. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome Julian Love, Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, former Notre Dame defensive back, and Chicago native. Mike and Jess kick things off by celebrating Notre Dame’s presence on the international stage, highlighting two Irish alums who helped power Team USA women’s hockey during a historic Winter Olympics run in Milan. The conversation then shifts to football, where the hosts break down recent transfer portal storylines and discuss standout wide receiver Mylan Graham’s candid comments about the student-athlete experience in South Bend compared to his time at Ohio State. Then, Julian Love joins the show for a wide-ranging and entertaining interview. Love reflects on life as a Super Bowl champion, the surreal feeling of winning the biggest game in football, and the significance of becoming just the second player in Notre Dame history to record a Super Bowl interception. He also shares his perspective on watching fellow Irish players shine on the sport’s biggest stage, what the post-championship whirlwind has been like, and why his reputation as a host and teammate remains legendary. Love also opens up about his time as a graduate student at Notre Dame, discussing the realities of balancing academics and athletics, his most challenging classes, proudest achievements, and favorite campus memories. To close the episode, Mike and Jess check in on Notre Dame women’s basketball as March approaches, with Hannah Hidalgo continuing to establish herself among the nation’s elite. Finally, the show heads to Mike’s Complaint Corner, where he vents about the frustrations of trying to watch Notre Dame men’s lacrosse following a massive top-five victory. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome Julian Love, Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, former Notre Dame defensive back, and Chicago native. Mike and Jess kick things off by celebrating Notre Dame’s presence on the international stage, highlighting two Irish alums who helped power Team USA women’s hockey during a historic Winter Olympics run in Milan. The conversation then shifts to football, where the hosts break down recent transfer portal storylines and discuss standout wide receiver Mylan Graham’s candid comments about the student-athlete experience in South Bend compared to his time at Ohio State. Then, Julian Love joins the show for a wide-ranging and entertaining interview. Love reflects on life as a Super Bowl champion, the surreal feeling of winning the biggest game in football, and the significance of becoming just the second player in Notre Dame history to record a Super Bowl interception. He also shares his perspective on watching fellow Irish players shine on the sport’s biggest stage, what the post-championship whirlwind has been like, and why his reputation as a host and teammate remains legendary. Love also opens up about his time as a graduate student at Notre Dame, discussing the realities of balancing academics and athletics, his most challenging classes, proudest achievements, and favorite campus memories. To close the episode, Mike and Jess check in on Notre Dame women’s basketball as March approaches, with Hannah Hidalgo continuing to establish herself among the nation’s elite. Finally, the show heads to Mike’s Complaint Corner, where he vents about the frustrations of trying to watch Notre Dame men’s lacrosse following a massive top-five victory. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL

]]> 3334 no Notre Dame NFL Draft Buzz, Chambliss Chaos, Carr's Gift to OL, Irish Hoops in Rome! | The Echoes On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana dive into a packed Notre Dame offseason filled with storylines, surprises, and plenty of debate. The show opens with the viral moment everyone’s talking about: CJ Carr’s Valentine’s Day gifts for his offensive line. Mike and Jess react to the video, discuss how today’s college football culture has changed, and explain why taking care of the “big boys” still matters. With NFL Draft season heating up, the Fighting Irish are once again front and center. Six Notre Dame players are headed to Indianapolis for the combine, with Jereimiyah Love and Jadarian Price generating major buzz. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Billy Schrauth has been climbing draft boards and social feeds alike. Mike and Jess break down the hype and what it means for Notre Dame’s NFL pipeline. The episode also tackles one of the wildest eligibility sagas in recent memory: Trinidad Chambliss’ bizarre offseason journey. After multiple setbacks, Chambliss took his case to court and secured a sixth season of college football. The crew unpacks the chaos and what this ruling could signal for the future and how it impacts Notre Dame. Plus, some long-awaited good news on the hardwood: Notre Dame Men’s and Women’s basketball are headed to Rome. The Irish will face Villanova in a historic international opener, and Mike and Jess discuss the intrigue surrounding the matchup — including questions about Micah Shrewsberry’s future. To close things out, the show checks in on Notre Dame women’s basketball and its loaded recruiting class, along with early-season updates on Irish lacrosse. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana dive into a packed Notre Dame offseason filled with storylines, surprises, and plenty of debate. The show opens with the viral moment everyone’s talking about: CJ Carr’s Valentine’s Day gifts for his offensive line. Mike and Jess react to the video, discuss how today’s college football culture has changed, and explain why taking care of the “big boys” still matters. With NFL Draft season heating up, the Fighting Irish are once again front and center. Six Notre Dame players are headed to Indianapolis for the combine, with Jereimiyah Love and Jadarian Price generating major buzz. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Billy Schrauth has been climbing draft boards and social feeds alike. Mike and Jess break down the hype and what it means for Notre Dame’s NFL pipeline. The episode also tackles one of the wildest eligibility sagas in recent memory: Trinidad Chambliss’ bizarre offseason journey. After multiple setbacks, Chambliss took his case to court and secured a sixth season of college football. The crew unpacks the chaos and what this ruling could signal for the future and how it impacts Notre Dame. Plus, some long-awaited good news on the hardwood: Notre Dame Men’s and Women’s basketball are headed to Rome. The Irish will face Villanova in a historic international opener, and Mike and Jess discuss the intrigue surrounding the matchup — including questions about Micah Shrewsberry’s future. To close things out, the show checks in on Notre Dame women’s basketball and its loaded recruiting class, along with early-season updates on Irish lacrosse. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana dive into a packed Notre Dame offseason filled with storylines, surprises, and plenty of debate. The show opens with the viral moment everyone’s talking about: CJ Carr’s Valentine’s Day gifts for his offensive line. Mike and Jess react to the video, discuss how today’s college football culture has changed, and explain why taking care of the “big boys” still matters. With NFL Draft season heating up, the Fighting Irish are once again front and center. Six Notre Dame players are headed to Indianapolis for the combine, with Jereimiyah Love and Jadarian Price generating major buzz. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Billy Schrauth has been climbing draft boards and social feeds alike. Mike and Jess break down the hype and what it means for Notre Dame’s NFL pipeline. The episode also tackles one of the wildest eligibility sagas in recent memory: Trinidad Chambliss’ bizarre offseason journey. After multiple setbacks, Chambliss took his case to court and secured a sixth season of college football. The crew unpacks the chaos and what this ruling could signal for the future and how it impacts Notre Dame. Plus, some long-awaited good news on the hardwood: Notre Dame Men’s and Women’s basketball are headed to Rome. The Irish will face Villanova in a historic international opener, and Mike and Jess discuss the intrigue surrounding the matchup — including questions about Micah Shrewsberry’s future. To close things out, the show checks in on Notre Dame women’s basketball and its loaded recruiting class, along with early-season updates on Irish lacrosse. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL

]]> 3225 no Irish Shine at the Super Bowl, Notre Dame's Ice Chapel, Winter Olympics, Tampering With Love On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with Notre Dame flying all over the Super Bowl. 🍀🏈 Rylie Mills comes up with a massive sack, Julian Love seals it with a clutch interception, and the Irish make their presence felt on the biggest stage in football. Mike and Jess break down all the Notre Dame moments from Super Bowl Sunday and what they mean for the program. The conversation shifts back to campus, where last week’s ice chapel built during South Bend’s record-breaking snowstorm grabbed national headlines after Mass was held there. Peak Notre Dame energy. With the Winter Olympics underway, the crew also gives a shoutout to Notre Dame’s own Jadin O’Brien, a former Irish track star now competing in bobsled for Team USA. Will you be watching him represent ND in Milan this weekend? 🇺🇸❄️ After the break, Mike and Jess dive into the new faces leading Notre Dame football. The hires are official: Aaron Henry — Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach Brian Jean-Mary — Linebackers Coach / Run Game Coordinator What do you think of the new defensive staff? Hit the comments and let us know. Recruiting news rolls on as QB Teddy Jarrard officially signs with the Irish and is set to arrive on campus this summer, helping shape the quarterback room for life after CJ Carr. Are you excited—or skeptical—about the future of ND’s QBs? Sound off in the chat. Plus, roster updates for the 2026 season, including who’s rocking new jersey numbers, and a deep dive into the new CFP schedule, with the National Championship now pushing into nearly February. Is this too much for college football? To close things out, Mike and Jess discuss comments from friend of the pod and future NFL star Jeremiyah Love, who revealed he was contacted by other schools while still enrolled at Notre Dame. Fair or foul? The crew breaks down “legal tampering” in today’s college football landscape. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with Notre Dame flying all over the Super Bowl. 🍀🏈 Rylie Mills comes up with a massive sack, Julian Love seals it with a clutch interception, and the Irish make their presence felt on the biggest stage in football. Mike and Jess break down all the Notre Dame moments from Super Bowl Sunday and what they mean for the program. The conversation shifts back to campus, where last week’s ice chapel built during South Bend’s record-breaking snowstorm grabbed national headlines after Mass was held there. Peak Notre Dame energy. With the Winter Olympics underway, the crew also gives a shoutout to Notre Dame’s own Jadin O’Brien, a former Irish track star now competing in bobsled for Team USA. Will you be watching him represent ND in Milan this weekend? 🇺🇸❄️ After the break, Mike and Jess dive into the new faces leading Notre Dame football. The hires are official: Aaron Henry — Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach Brian Jean-Mary — Linebackers Coach / Run Game Coordinator What do you think of the new defensive staff? Hit the comments and let us know. Recruiting news rolls on as QB Teddy Jarrard officially signs with the Irish and is set to arrive on campus this summer, helping shape the quarterback room for life after CJ Carr. Are you excited—or skeptical—about the future of ND’s QBs? Sound off in the chat. Plus, roster updates for the 2026 season, including who’s rocking new jersey numbers, and a deep dive into the new CFP schedule, with the National Championship now pushing into nearly February. Is this too much for college football? To close things out, Mike and Jess discuss comments from friend of the pod and future NFL star Jeremiyah Love, who revealed he was contacted by other schools while still enrolled at Notre Dame. Fair or foul? The crew breaks down “legal tampering” in today’s college football landscape. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with Notre Dame flying all over the Super Bowl. 🍀🏈 Rylie Mills comes up with a massive sack, Julian Love seals it with a clutch interception, and the Irish make their presence felt on the biggest stage in football. Mike and Jess break down all the Notre Dame moments from Super Bowl Sunday and what they mean for the program. The conversation shifts back to campus, where last week’s ice chapel built during South Bend’s record-breaking snowstorm grabbed national headlines after Mass was held there. Peak Notre Dame energy. With the Winter Olympics underway, the crew also gives a shoutout to Notre Dame’s own Jadin O’Brien, a former Irish track star now competing in bobsled for Team USA. Will you be watching him represent ND in Milan this weekend? 🇺🇸❄️ After the break, Mike and Jess dive into the new faces leading Notre Dame football. The hires are official: Aaron Henry — Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach Brian Jean-Mary — Linebackers Coach / Run Game Coordinator What do you think of the new defensive staff? Hit the comments and let us know. Recruiting news rolls on as QB Teddy Jarrard officially signs with the Irish and is set to arrive on campus this summer, helping shape the quarterback room for life after CJ Carr. Are you excited—or skeptical—about the future of ND’s QBs? Sound off in the chat. Plus, roster updates for the 2026 season, including who’s rocking new jersey numbers, and a deep dive into the new CFP schedule, with the National Championship now pushing into nearly February. Is this too much for college football? To close things out, Mike and Jess discuss comments from friend of the pod and future NFL star Jeremiyah Love, who revealed he was contacted by other schools while still enrolled at Notre Dame. Fair or foul? The crew breaks down “legal tampering” in today’s college football landscape. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL

]]> 2572 no Cooper Flanagan Joins the Show! Snowpocalypse in South Bend, Coaching Carousel, ND in NFL Draft On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with the brutal winter weather that’s been hammering much of the country — including South Bend. From frozen temps to full-on snow days, students have been battling the elements and building snow chapels. Mike and Jess swap stories from their own snowy campus days and how the Irish always seem to make the most of it. From blizzards to the coaching carousel, the conversation turns to major staff changes. Mike Mickens heads to the NFL to join the Baltimore Ravens, while Aaron Henry steps in as Notre Dame’s co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. Al Washington also makes the jump to the league, joining the Miami Dolphins. It’s never easy losing top assistants, but it’s also a sign the program continues to develop elite coaching talent — and Notre Dame now faces the challenge (and opportunity) of reloading. Draft buzz is building, and wide receiver Malachi Fields made serious noise at the Senior Bowl. With the NFL Scouting Combine around the corner, Mike and Jess break down how Fields boosted his stock in Mobile and why he could be working his way into first-round territory. Later in the show, junior tight end Cooper Flanagan joins the podcast. The Northern California native talks about adjusting to Midwest winters, battling through a frustrating year, and what the College Football Playoff snub felt like inside the locker room. He also shares what it’s like having another player with a nearly identical last name, and how head coach Marcus Freeman addresses the constant NFL speculation surrounding him. To close things out, Mike and Jess dive into how Notre Dame discovered the ACC may have been favoring other teams. Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football insight, player interviews, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with the brutal winter weather that’s been hammering much of the country — including South Bend. From frozen temps to full-on snow days, students have been battling the elements and building snow chapels. Mike and Jess swap stories from their own snowy campus days and how the Irish always seem to make the most of it. From blizzards to the coaching carousel, the conversation turns to major staff changes. Mike Mickens heads to the NFL to join the Baltimore Ravens, while Aaron Henry steps in as Notre Dame’s co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. Al Washington also makes the jump to the league, joining the Miami Dolphins. It’s never easy losing top assistants, but it’s also a sign the program continues to develop elite coaching talent — and Notre Dame now faces the challenge (and opportunity) of reloading. Draft buzz is building, and wide receiver Malachi Fields made serious noise at the Senior Bowl. With the NFL Scouting Combine around the corner, Mike and Jess break down how Fields boosted his stock in Mobile and why he could be working his way into first-round territory. Later in the show, junior tight end Cooper Flanagan joins the podcast. The Northern California native talks about adjusting to Midwest winters, battling through a frustrating year, and what the College Football Playoff snub felt like inside the locker room. He also shares what it’s like having another player with a nearly identical last name, and how head coach Marcus Freeman addresses the constant NFL speculation surrounding him. To close things out, Mike and Jess dive into how Notre Dame discovered the ACC may have been favoring other teams. Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football insight, player interviews, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with the brutal winter weather that’s been hammering much of the country — including South Bend. From frozen temps to full-on snow days, students have been battling the elements and building snow chapels. Mike and Jess swap stories from their own snowy campus days and how the Irish always seem to make the most of it. From blizzards to the coaching carousel, the conversation turns to major staff changes. Mike Mickens heads to the NFL to join the Baltimore Ravens, while Aaron Henry steps in as Notre Dame’s co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. Al Washington also makes the jump to the league, joining the Miami Dolphins. It’s never easy losing top assistants, but it’s also a sign the program continues to develop elite coaching talent — and Notre Dame now faces the challenge (and opportunity) of reloading. Draft buzz is building, and wide receiver Malachi Fields made serious noise at the Senior Bowl. With the NFL Scouting Combine around the corner, Mike and Jess break down how Fields boosted his stock in Mobile and why he could be working his way into first-round territory. Later in the show, junior tight end Cooper Flanagan joins the podcast. The Northern California native talks about adjusting to Midwest winters, battling through a frustrating year, and what the College Football Playoff snub felt like inside the locker room. He also shares what it’s like having another player with a nearly identical last name, and how head coach Marcus Freeman addresses the constant NFL speculation surrounding him. To close things out, Mike and Jess dive into how Notre Dame discovered the ACC may have been favoring other teams. Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football insight, player interviews, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff

]]> 3150 no MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! Reaction to Cam Newton Comments, Notre Dame's Relevance, Onye Back, Mickens Gone On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT — and you won’t have to wait long to hear some of the best news we’ve had in weeks. After the big reveal, the show turns back to the gridiron with the latest from South Bend. The NCAA granted Jason Onye a sixth season, giving Notre Dame’s defensive line another boost following a strong transfer portal cycle. Not all the headlines were positive, though. Defensive backs coach Mike Mickens is heading to the NFL, joining the Baltimore Ravens staff. Mike and Jess break down what his departure means for the Irish. Plus, they discuss Notre Dame finishing top 10 in the final AP Poll despite missing the College Football Playoff. The conversation then shifts to the future with an early look at Notre Dame’s 2026 schedule. Some people are calling it soft, we see you Cam Newton and First Take, the hosts explain why it might actually be more standard than people think. They also recap the national championship matchup between Indiana and Miami, but the real highlight? Marcus Freeman shining on ESPN’s College GameDay. Is there a future in TV for the Irish head coach someday? To wrap things up, the episode hits a mix of Notre Dame news and notes, including the start of men’s lacrosse season and a look at former Irish players who will be competing on Super Bowl Sunday. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Jason Onye returning for Year 6 Mickens heading to the Ravens Notre Dame’s AP Poll finish ND's "soft "schedule All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame coverage all offseason long ☘️ Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT — and you won’t have to wait long to hear some of the best news we’ve had in weeks. After the big reveal, the show turns back to the gridiron with the latest from South Bend. The NCAA granted Jason Onye a sixth season, giving Notre Dame’s defensive line another boost following a strong transfer portal cycle. Not all the headlines were positive, though. Defensive backs coach Mike Mickens is heading to the NFL, joining the Baltimore Ravens staff. Mike and Jess break down what his departure means for the Irish. Plus, they discuss Notre Dame finishing top 10 in the final AP Poll despite missing the College Football Playoff. The conversation then shifts to the future with an early look at Notre Dame’s 2026 schedule. Some people are calling it soft, we see you Cam Newton and First Take, the hosts explain why it might actually be more standard than people think. They also recap the national championship matchup between Indiana and Miami, but the real highlight? Marcus Freeman shining on ESPN’s College GameDay. Is there a future in TV for the Irish head coach someday? To wrap things up, the episode hits a mix of Notre Dame news and notes, including the start of men’s lacrosse season and a look at former Irish players who will be competing on Super Bowl Sunday. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Jason Onye returning for Year 6 Mickens heading to the Ravens Notre Dame’s AP Poll finish ND's "soft "schedule All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame coverage all offseason long ☘️ Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT — and you won’t have to wait long to hear some of the best news we’ve had in weeks. After the big reveal, the show turns back to the gridiron with the latest from South Bend. The NCAA granted Jason Onye a sixth season, giving Notre Dame’s defensive line another boost following a strong transfer portal cycle. Not all the headlines were positive, though. Defensive backs coach Mike Mickens is heading to the NFL, joining the Baltimore Ravens staff. Mike and Jess break down what his departure means for the Irish. Plus, they discuss Notre Dame finishing top 10 in the final AP Poll despite missing the College Football Playoff. The conversation then shifts to the future with an early look at Notre Dame’s 2026 schedule. Some people are calling it soft, we see you Cam Newton and First Take, the hosts explain why it might actually be more standard than people think. They also recap the national championship matchup between Indiana and Miami, but the real highlight? Marcus Freeman shining on ESPN’s College GameDay. Is there a future in TV for the Irish head coach someday? To wrap things up, the episode hits a mix of Notre Dame news and notes, including the start of men’s lacrosse season and a look at former Irish players who will be competing on Super Bowl Sunday. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Jason Onye returning for Year 6 Mickens heading to the Ravens Notre Dame’s AP Poll finish ND's "soft "schedule All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame coverage all offseason long ☘️ Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/

]]> 3221 no Marcus Freeman Speaks, Notre Dame Dominates the Transfer Portal & CFP Expansion Debate | The Echoes On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down everything from Marcus Freeman’s latest press conference to Notre Dame’s dominant run in the transfer portal. Freeman spoke publicly for the first time since the season ended, and Mike and Jessica react to his messaging, tone, and what it all means for the future of the program. Later in the opening segment, they address the recent incident involving Freeman at his son’s wrestling match, Notre Dame’s response, and why the situation is being put firmly in the rearview mirror. The conversation then turns to the 2026 Notre Dame roster, where the Irish have been on a tear. With major additions and a few key departures, Notre Dame now boasts one of the strongest transfer portal and high school recruiting classes in the country. Mike and Jessica break down the newest additions, discuss how the depth chart is shaping up, and share which newcomers they’re most excited about heading into 2026. In the final segment, the show looks beyond South Bend to the future of the College Football Playoff. With the Big Ten pushing for a 24-team format and the SEC preferring to stay at 16 (for now), Mike and Jess debate expansion, CFP fatigue, and whether the playoff has simply become too long. Drop a comment and let us know: • Which 2026 newcomer are you most excited about? • Should the College Football Playoff expand — or be shortened? All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down everything from Marcus Freeman’s latest press conference to Notre Dame’s dominant run in the transfer portal. Freeman spoke publicly for the first time since the season ended, and Mike and Jessica react to his messaging, tone, and what it all means for the future of the program. Later in the opening segment, they address the recent incident involving Freeman at his son’s wrestling match, Notre Dame’s response, and why the situation is being put firmly in the rearview mirror. The conversation then turns to the 2026 Notre Dame roster, where the Irish have been on a tear. With major additions and a few key departures, Notre Dame now boasts one of the strongest transfer portal and high school recruiting classes in the country. Mike and Jessica break down the newest additions, discuss how the depth chart is shaping up, and share which newcomers they’re most excited about heading into 2026. In the final segment, the show looks beyond South Bend to the future of the College Football Playoff. With the Big Ten pushing for a 24-team format and the SEC preferring to stay at 16 (for now), Mike and Jess debate expansion, CFP fatigue, and whether the playoff has simply become too long. Drop a comment and let us know: • Which 2026 newcomer are you most excited about? • Should the College Football Playoff expand — or be shortened? All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down everything from Marcus Freeman’s latest press conference to Notre Dame’s dominant run in the transfer portal. Freeman spoke publicly for the first time since the season ended, and Mike and Jessica react to his messaging, tone, and what it all means for the future of the program. Later in the opening segment, they address the recent incident involving Freeman at his son’s wrestling match, Notre Dame’s response, and why the situation is being put firmly in the rearview mirror. The conversation then turns to the 2026 Notre Dame roster, where the Irish have been on a tear. With major additions and a few key departures, Notre Dame now boasts one of the strongest transfer portal and high school recruiting classes in the country. Mike and Jessica break down the newest additions, discuss how the depth chart is shaping up, and share which newcomers they’re most excited about heading into 2026. In the final segment, the show looks beyond South Bend to the future of the College Football Playoff. With the Big Ten pushing for a 24-team format and the SEC preferring to stay at 16 (for now), Mike and Jess debate expansion, CFP fatigue, and whether the playoff has simply become too long. Drop a comment and let us know: • Which 2026 newcomer are you most excited about? • Should the College Football Playoff expand — or be shortened? All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/

]]> 3369 no Notre Dame’s Transfer Portal Is ON FIRE! CFP Preview, Are We Cheering or Rooting Against Indiana? On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with Notre Dame’s transfer portal suddenly heating up. After a slow start to portal season, Marcus Freeman and the Irish made a major splash, adding a handful of high-impact transfers to the 2026 roster. Mike and Jessica break down who’s coming to South Bend, who’s heading out, and what it all means for Notre Dame football moving forward. Later, the conversation turns emotional as Jessica refuses to watch the now-viral clip of Notre Dame being snubbed by the College Football Playoff, featured on Here Come the Irish on Peacock. Mike steps in to describe the moment and relive what many fans are calling the worst day of 2025 for Irish football. Have you seen the clip? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Once the tears are wiped away, the show shifts to the National Championship matchup. Notre Dame fans find themselves in a familiar moral dilemma as the Indiana Hoosiers—heavy favorites—take on the Miami Hurricanes. With regional pride and recent history at play, Mike and Jessica discuss who Irish fans can realistically root for, if anyone at all. The debate continues with a deep dive into potential College Football Playoff expansion. With 16- and 24-team formats on the table, Jessica makes the case for why a 16-team playoff could be the sweet spot—and how Notre Dame would benefit most. To wrap things up, the focus shifts to the hardwood as Notre Dame Women’s Basketball pulls off a huge upset win over ranked North Carolina. It’s been an up-and-down season, but beating a rival is always worth celebrating. Drop a comment and let us know who you’re rooting for in the Natty—and how many teams you want in the next CFP. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with Notre Dame’s transfer portal suddenly heating up. After a slow start to portal season, Marcus Freeman and the Irish made a major splash, adding a handful of high-impact transfers to the 2026 roster. Mike and Jessica break down who’s coming to South Bend, who’s heading out, and what it all means for Notre Dame football moving forward. Later, the conversation turns emotional as Jessica refuses to watch the now-viral clip of Notre Dame being snubbed by the College Football Playoff, featured on Here Come the Irish on Peacock. Mike steps in to describe the moment and relive what many fans are calling the worst day of 2025 for Irish football. Have you seen the clip? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Once the tears are wiped away, the show shifts to the National Championship matchup. Notre Dame fans find themselves in a familiar moral dilemma as the Indiana Hoosiers—heavy favorites—take on the Miami Hurricanes. With regional pride and recent history at play, Mike and Jessica discuss who Irish fans can realistically root for, if anyone at all. The debate continues with a deep dive into potential College Football Playoff expansion. With 16- and 24-team formats on the table, Jessica makes the case for why a 16-team playoff could be the sweet spot—and how Notre Dame would benefit most. To wrap things up, the focus shifts to the hardwood as Notre Dame Women’s Basketball pulls off a huge upset win over ranked North Carolina. It’s been an up-and-down season, but beating a rival is always worth celebrating. Drop a comment and let us know who you’re rooting for in the Natty—and how many teams you want in the next CFP. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off with Notre Dame’s transfer portal suddenly heating up. After a slow start to portal season, Marcus Freeman and the Irish made a major splash, adding a handful of high-impact transfers to the 2026 roster. Mike and Jessica break down who’s coming to South Bend, who’s heading out, and what it all means for Notre Dame football moving forward. Later, the conversation turns emotional as Jessica refuses to watch the now-viral clip of Notre Dame being snubbed by the College Football Playoff, featured on Here Come the Irish on Peacock. Mike steps in to describe the moment and relive what many fans are calling the worst day of 2025 for Irish football. Have you seen the clip? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Once the tears are wiped away, the show shifts to the National Championship matchup. Notre Dame fans find themselves in a familiar moral dilemma as the Indiana Hoosiers—heavy favorites—take on the Miami Hurricanes. With regional pride and recent history at play, Mike and Jessica discuss who Irish fans can realistically root for, if anyone at all. The debate continues with a deep dive into potential College Football Playoff expansion. With 16- and 24-team formats on the table, Jessica makes the case for why a 16-team playoff could be the sweet spot—and how Notre Dame would benefit most. To wrap things up, the focus shifts to the hardwood as Notre Dame Women’s Basketball pulls off a huge upset win over ranked North Carolina. It’s been an up-and-down season, but beating a rival is always worth celebrating. Drop a comment and let us know who you’re rooting for in the Natty—and how many teams you want in the next CFP. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/

]]> 3202 no Notre Dame Portal Season Begins! Salute to Harrison Smith & Riley Leonard, Shrewsberry Meltdown On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana open the show with a mix of NFL news and Irish pride. The conversation starts with Riley Leonard outperforming Hall of Fame quarterback Philip Rivers, followed by a salute to Harrison Smith’s outstanding 14-year NFL career—and a look ahead to what could eventually be a call to Canton. After spotlighting two Irish legends, Mike and Jessica catch you up on everything that’s happened this offseason in South Bend. The Irish welcome new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, who arrives from the Indianapolis Colts. The discussion then shifts to departures, as offensive linemen Billy Schrauth and Aamil Wagner leave Notre Dame for the NFL. Mike and Jess break down what both players meant to the program and wish them success at the next level. Later in the episode, the focus turns to the transfer portal. While Notre Dame is expected to be active, it’s been a relatively slow start so far. Mike and Jessica explain why they believe portal movement will heat up soon and discuss who could be coming in, who could be heading out, and what it all means for the Irish moving forward. Unfortunately, the conversation then shifts to Notre Dame men’s basketball, where head coach Micah Shrewsberry made headlines after an emotional meltdown during a game at California. Shrewsberry was furious over a late call that may have cost the Irish a crucial conference road win, ultimately earning a reprimand from the ACC. Mike and Jessica discuss the incident and why Notre Dame basketball needs to find different reasons to be in the spotlight. To close the show, Mike and Jessica react to Jordan Faison’s decision to end his decorated lacrosse career in order to focus fully on football—a bittersweet moment, especially for Mike, the biggest Notre Dame men’s lacrosse fan we know. The episode wraps with Notre Dame New Year’s resolutions from both hosts. Hit the comments and let us know your resolutions for the Irish. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana open the show with a mix of NFL news and Irish pride. The conversation starts with Riley Leonard outperforming Hall of Fame quarterback Philip Rivers, followed by a salute to Harrison Smith’s outstanding 14-year NFL career—and a look ahead to what could eventually be a call to Canton. After spotlighting two Irish legends, Mike and Jessica catch you up on everything that’s happened this offseason in South Bend. The Irish welcome new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, who arrives from the Indianapolis Colts. The discussion then shifts to departures, as offensive linemen Billy Schrauth and Aamil Wagner leave Notre Dame for the NFL. Mike and Jess break down what both players meant to the program and wish them success at the next level. Later in the episode, the focus turns to the transfer portal. While Notre Dame is expected to be active, it’s been a relatively slow start so far. Mike and Jessica explain why they believe portal movement will heat up soon and discuss who could be coming in, who could be heading out, and what it all means for the Irish moving forward. Unfortunately, the conversation then shifts to Notre Dame men’s basketball, where head coach Micah Shrewsberry made headlines after an emotional meltdown during a game at California. Shrewsberry was furious over a late call that may have cost the Irish a crucial conference road win, ultimately earning a reprimand from the ACC. Mike and Jessica discuss the incident and why Notre Dame basketball needs to find different reasons to be in the spotlight. To close the show, Mike and Jessica react to Jordan Faison’s decision to end his decorated lacrosse career in order to focus fully on football—a bittersweet moment, especially for Mike, the biggest Notre Dame men’s lacrosse fan we know. The episode wraps with Notre Dame New Year’s resolutions from both hosts. Hit the comments and let us know your resolutions for the Irish. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana open the show with a mix of NFL news and Irish pride. The conversation starts with Riley Leonard outperforming Hall of Fame quarterback Philip Rivers, followed by a salute to Harrison Smith’s outstanding 14-year NFL career—and a look ahead to what could eventually be a call to Canton. After spotlighting two Irish legends, Mike and Jessica catch you up on everything that’s happened this offseason in South Bend. The Irish welcome new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, who arrives from the Indianapolis Colts. The discussion then shifts to departures, as offensive linemen Billy Schrauth and Aamil Wagner leave Notre Dame for the NFL. Mike and Jess break down what both players meant to the program and wish them success at the next level. Later in the episode, the focus turns to the transfer portal. While Notre Dame is expected to be active, it’s been a relatively slow start so far. Mike and Jessica explain why they believe portal movement will heat up soon and discuss who could be coming in, who could be heading out, and what it all means for the Irish moving forward. Unfortunately, the conversation then shifts to Notre Dame men’s basketball, where head coach Micah Shrewsberry made headlines after an emotional meltdown during a game at California. Shrewsberry was furious over a late call that may have cost the Irish a crucial conference road win, ultimately earning a reprimand from the ACC. Mike and Jessica discuss the incident and why Notre Dame basketball needs to find different reasons to be in the spotlight. To close the show, Mike and Jessica react to Jordan Faison’s decision to end his decorated lacrosse career in order to focus fully on football—a bittersweet moment, especially for Mike, the biggest Notre Dame men’s lacrosse fan we know. The episode wraps with Notre Dame New Year’s resolutions from both hosts. Hit the comments and let us know your resolutions for the Irish. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/

]]> 3404 no Marcus Freeman Is Back at Notre Dame! USC’s Baffling Decision, Pop-Tarts Bowl & Malört On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to breaking news once again, as Marcus Freeman announces he will return as head coach of the Irish next season. It’s a major sigh of relief for Mike and Jess, as Freeman continues to draw consistent NFL interest. This season, that buzz included the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans, following last year’s rumors involving the Chicago Bears. Thankfully for Notre Dame fans, Freeman will be back on the sidelines in South Bend. After breaking down Freeman’s contract extension better than anyone, Mike and Jessica recap their holiday weekends. Mike shares his experience at the world-famous Pop-Tarts Bowl, while Jessica fulfills her long-standing Malört cocktail obligation—with a surprisingly unexpected outcome. The conversation then shifts to Notre Dame’s MOU with the College Football Playoff and USC’s reported confusion surrounding the agreement, which appears to be a key factor in putting the century-old rivalry on hiatus. Mike and Jess react to USC’s puzzling response and what it means moving forward. Later, the show highlights former Irish standouts in the NFL, including Audric Estime and Kevin Austin, who both found the end zone for the New Orleans Saints last weekend. The episode also celebrates Notre Dame players who earned Pro Bowl selections this season. Finally, the show wraps up with a preview of this week’s four CFP games and a discussion on Notre Dame men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry canceling Christmas?! All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:05:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to breaking news once again, as Marcus Freeman announces he will return as head coach of the Irish next season. It’s a major sigh of relief for Mike and Jess, as Freeman continues to draw consistent NFL interest. This season, that buzz included the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans, following last year’s rumors involving the Chicago Bears. Thankfully for Notre Dame fans, Freeman will be back on the sidelines in South Bend. After breaking down Freeman’s contract extension better than anyone, Mike and Jessica recap their holiday weekends. Mike shares his experience at the world-famous Pop-Tarts Bowl, while Jessica fulfills her long-standing Malört cocktail obligation—with a surprisingly unexpected outcome. The conversation then shifts to Notre Dame’s MOU with the College Football Playoff and USC’s reported confusion surrounding the agreement, which appears to be a key factor in putting the century-old rivalry on hiatus. Mike and Jess react to USC’s puzzling response and what it means moving forward. Later, the show highlights former Irish standouts in the NFL, including Audric Estime and Kevin Austin, who both found the end zone for the New Orleans Saints last weekend. The episode also celebrates Notre Dame players who earned Pro Bowl selections this season. Finally, the show wraps up with a preview of this week’s four CFP games and a discussion on Notre Dame men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry canceling Christmas?! All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to breaking news once again, as Marcus Freeman announces he will return as head coach of the Irish next season. It’s a major sigh of relief for Mike and Jess, as Freeman continues to draw consistent NFL interest. This season, that buzz included the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans, following last year’s rumors involving the Chicago Bears. Thankfully for Notre Dame fans, Freeman will be back on the sidelines in South Bend. After breaking down Freeman’s contract extension better than anyone, Mike and Jessica recap their holiday weekends. Mike shares his experience at the world-famous Pop-Tarts Bowl, while Jessica fulfills her long-standing Malört cocktail obligation—with a surprisingly unexpected outcome. The conversation then shifts to Notre Dame’s MOU with the College Football Playoff and USC’s reported confusion surrounding the agreement, which appears to be a key factor in putting the century-old rivalry on hiatus. Mike and Jess react to USC’s puzzling response and what it means moving forward. Later, the show highlights former Irish standouts in the NFL, including Audric Estime and Kevin Austin, who both found the end zone for the New Orleans Saints last weekend. The episode also celebrates Notre Dame players who earned Pro Bowl selections this season. Finally, the show wraps up with a preview of this week’s four CFP games and a discussion on Notre Dame men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry canceling Christmas?! All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/

]]> 3292 no End of an Era? Notre Dame–USC Rivalry on Hiatus + Marcus Freeman NFL Rumors | The Echoes On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to breaking news surrounding one of college football’s most iconic rivalries: Notre Dame–USC is officially on hiatus. Stick with us through the opening minutes as the breaking news hit mid-show and Mike and Jess process the stunning development and what it means for Notre Dame and the sport at large. Before diving into the rivalry news, the show opens with a breakdown of the College Football Playoff — and yes, there’s still plenty of frustration over the Irish being left out by the committee. Then it’s on to the big story of the day: the end of the Notre Dame–USC rivalry… for now. Why is this happening? Who’s responsible? And who will Notre Dame schedule in USC’s place? Mike and Jess tackle all of it, including Notre Dame’s newly announced matchup with BYU. The conversation also turns to Marcus Freeman and growing speculation about his future. Should Irish fans be concerned about potential NFL interest, including rumors tied to the New York Giants? Golic shares his perspective, while Jess explains why chaos has become the norm in modern college football. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to breaking news surrounding one of college football’s most iconic rivalries: Notre Dame–USC is officially on hiatus. Stick with us through the opening minutes as the breaking news hit mid-show and Mike and Jess process the stunning development and what it means for Notre Dame and the sport at large. Before diving into the rivalry news, the show opens with a breakdown of the College Football Playoff — and yes, there’s still plenty of frustration over the Irish being left out by the committee. Then it’s on to the big story of the day: the end of the Notre Dame–USC rivalry… for now. Why is this happening? Who’s responsible? And who will Notre Dame schedule in USC’s place? Mike and Jess tackle all of it, including Notre Dame’s newly announced matchup with BYU. The conversation also turns to Marcus Freeman and growing speculation about his future. Should Irish fans be concerned about potential NFL interest, including rumors tied to the New York Giants? Golic shares his perspective, while Jess explains why chaos has become the norm in modern college football. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to breaking news surrounding one of college football’s most iconic rivalries: Notre Dame–USC is officially on hiatus. Stick with us through the opening minutes as the breaking news hit mid-show and Mike and Jess process the stunning development and what it means for Notre Dame and the sport at large. Before diving into the rivalry news, the show opens with a breakdown of the College Football Playoff — and yes, there’s still plenty of frustration over the Irish being left out by the committee. Then it’s on to the big story of the day: the end of the Notre Dame–USC rivalry… for now. Why is this happening? Who’s responsible? And who will Notre Dame schedule in USC’s place? Mike and Jess tackle all of it, including Notre Dame’s newly announced matchup with BYU. The conversation also turns to Marcus Freeman and growing speculation about his future. Should Irish fans be concerned about potential NFL interest, including rumors tied to the New York Giants? Golic shares his perspective, while Jess explains why chaos has become the norm in modern college football. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Subscribe to The Echoes for weekly Notre Dame recaps, CFP reactions, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/

]]> 2663 no Notre Dame Award Season: Jeremiyah Love Wins Doak Walker, Looking Ahead to 2026, CJ Carr Heisman On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana begin turning the page toward 2026 while looking back at Notre Dame’s biggest award winners from the 2025 season. Jeremiyah Love spent the weekend in New York City attending the Heisman Trophy ceremony. While he did not take home college football’s top honor, Love made history by winning the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s best running back, the first Notre Dame RB to ever receive the prestigious award. Head coach Marcus Freeman was also in attendance, marking his first public appearance since Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff snub. What does the future hold for Love and Freeman in South Bend? Mike and Jess break it all down. Speaking of snubs, Notre Dame defensive back Leonard Moore shut down the nation’s top wide receiver, Makai Lemon, yet was passed over for the award as the country’s best defensive back. Mike and Jess explain why Moore deserved to win and how he was overlooked. While the Irish may have deserved more hardware, both Love and Moore earned All-American honors, and we celebrate their standout seasons. From there, the conversation shifts toward the future of Notre Dame football. While roster decisions are still unfolding, Mike and Jess preview what the 2026 team could look like, potentially led by Heisman favorite CJ Carr. The show also includes a full basketball update, starting with the reveal of Notre Dame’s new basketball leprechaun logo. Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think and which Notre Dame leprechaun is your favorite. Micah Shrewsberry’s men’s team is off to a strong start despite injuries to star guard Markus Burton. Freshman standout Jalen Haralson has stepped up, and the Irish also welcomed DB Mark Zackery to the roster. Could this be a March Madness team? We also check in on the women’s program, which is navigating injuries but trending in the right direction. Hannah Hidalgo continues to shine as one of the best players in America as conference play approaches. As the football offseason begins, we remind you that The Echoes will still be in your feed every week. Football may be over, but the content never stops, so make sure you’re subscribed. Finally, we cover offseason movement within the program, including linebackers coach Max Bullough departing for Michigan State and quarterback Kenny Minchey entering the transfer portal. Mike and Jess discuss what Minchey’s departure means for Notre Dame’s QB depth and who they’d like to see backing up CJ Carr next season. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana begin turning the page toward 2026 while looking back at Notre Dame’s biggest award winners from the 2025 season. Jeremiyah Love spent the weekend in New York City attending the Heisman Trophy ceremony. While he did not take home college football’s top honor, Love made history by winning the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s best running back, the first Notre Dame RB to ever receive the prestigious award. Head coach Marcus Freeman was also in attendance, marking his first public appearance since Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff snub. What does the future hold for Love and Freeman in South Bend? Mike and Jess break it all down. Speaking of snubs, Notre Dame defensive back Leonard Moore shut down the nation’s top wide receiver, Makai Lemon, yet was passed over for the award as the country’s best defensive back. Mike and Jess explain why Moore deserved to win and how he was overlooked. While the Irish may have deserved more hardware, both Love and Moore earned All-American honors, and we celebrate their standout seasons. From there, the conversation shifts toward the future of Notre Dame football. While roster decisions are still unfolding, Mike and Jess preview what the 2026 team could look like, potentially led by Heisman favorite CJ Carr. The show also includes a full basketball update, starting with the reveal of Notre Dame’s new basketball leprechaun logo. Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think and which Notre Dame leprechaun is your favorite. Micah Shrewsberry’s men’s team is off to a strong start despite injuries to star guard Markus Burton. Freshman standout Jalen Haralson has stepped up, and the Irish also welcomed DB Mark Zackery to the roster. Could this be a March Madness team? We also check in on the women’s program, which is navigating injuries but trending in the right direction. Hannah Hidalgo continues to shine as one of the best players in America as conference play approaches. As the football offseason begins, we remind you that The Echoes will still be in your feed every week. Football may be over, but the content never stops, so make sure you’re subscribed. Finally, we cover offseason movement within the program, including linebackers coach Max Bullough departing for Michigan State and quarterback Kenny Minchey entering the transfer portal. Mike and Jess discuss what Minchey’s departure means for Notre Dame’s QB depth and who they’d like to see backing up CJ Carr next season. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana begin turning the page toward 2026 while looking back at Notre Dame’s biggest award winners from the 2025 season. Jeremiyah Love spent the weekend in New York City attending the Heisman Trophy ceremony. While he did not take home college football’s top honor, Love made history by winning the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s best running back, the first Notre Dame RB to ever receive the prestigious award. Head coach Marcus Freeman was also in attendance, marking his first public appearance since Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff snub. What does the future hold for Love and Freeman in South Bend? Mike and Jess break it all down. Speaking of snubs, Notre Dame defensive back Leonard Moore shut down the nation’s top wide receiver, Makai Lemon, yet was passed over for the award as the country’s best defensive back. Mike and Jess explain why Moore deserved to win and how he was overlooked. While the Irish may have deserved more hardware, both Love and Moore earned All-American honors, and we celebrate their standout seasons. From there, the conversation shifts toward the future of Notre Dame football. While roster decisions are still unfolding, Mike and Jess preview what the 2026 team could look like, potentially led by Heisman favorite CJ Carr. The show also includes a full basketball update, starting with the reveal of Notre Dame’s new basketball leprechaun logo. Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think and which Notre Dame leprechaun is your favorite. Micah Shrewsberry’s men’s team is off to a strong start despite injuries to star guard Markus Burton. Freshman standout Jalen Haralson has stepped up, and the Irish also welcomed DB Mark Zackery to the roster. Could this be a March Madness team? We also check in on the women’s program, which is navigating injuries but trending in the right direction. Hannah Hidalgo continues to shine as one of the best players in America as conference play approaches. As the football offseason begins, we remind you that The Echoes will still be in your feed every week. Football may be over, but the content never stops, so make sure you’re subscribed. Finally, we cover offseason movement within the program, including linebackers coach Max Bullough departing for Michigan State and quarterback Kenny Minchey entering the transfer portal. Mike and Jess discuss what Minchey’s departure means for Notre Dame’s QB depth and who they’d like to see backing up CJ Carr next season. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/

]]> 3527 no Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua Joins the Show to Discuss ND's CFP Snub and Opting Out of the Postseason On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua to break down the Irish’s College Football Playoff snub and the decision to opt out of the postseason. Bevacqua shares his frustrations and lingering confusion with the CFP process, explaining why Notre Dame still hasn’t received clear answers days after the decision. He details why he believes the Irish earned a spot in the playoff, why other selections left him puzzled, and how Notre Dame continues to show respect for the universities that did make the field. He also opens up about the ACC’s role in the process and why he felt the conference worked against its relationship with Notre Dame. Pete also provides a promising update on the USC rivalry game and offers insight into where Marcus Freeman stands as the program’s head coach. Later, Mike and Jess continue the conversation with their own reactions to the CFP snub, questioning the purpose of the weekly rankings show and why projections, betting markets, and ESPN models consistently placed Notre Dame in the playoff, only for the Irish to be left out. They also dive into Notre Dame’s choice to decline a postseason bowl after the CFP decision. In the comments, let us know: Was opting out the right call? Finally, the crew discusses the future of superstar running back Jeremiyah Love. If this is the end of his Notre Dame career, it’s a shame it concluded quietly in a late-night game at Stanford. Should Love return, or declare for the NFL Draft? Drop your thoughts below. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua to break down the Irish’s College Football Playoff snub and the decision to opt out of the postseason. Bevacqua shares his frustrations and lingering confusion with the CFP process, explaining why Notre Dame still hasn’t received clear answers days after the decision. He details why he believes the Irish earned a spot in the playoff, why other selections left him puzzled, and how Notre Dame continues to show respect for the universities that did make the field. He also opens up about the ACC’s role in the process and why he felt the conference worked against its relationship with Notre Dame. Pete also provides a promising update on the USC rivalry game and offers insight into where Marcus Freeman stands as the program’s head coach. Later, Mike and Jess continue the conversation with their own reactions to the CFP snub, questioning the purpose of the weekly rankings show and why projections, betting markets, and ESPN models consistently placed Notre Dame in the playoff, only for the Irish to be left out. They also dive into Notre Dame’s choice to decline a postseason bowl after the CFP decision. In the comments, let us know: Was opting out the right call? Finally, the crew discusses the future of superstar running back Jeremiyah Love. If this is the end of his Notre Dame career, it’s a shame it concluded quietly in a late-night game at Stanford. Should Love return, or declare for the NFL Draft? Drop your thoughts below. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua to break down the Irish’s College Football Playoff snub and the decision to opt out of the postseason. Bevacqua shares his frustrations and lingering confusion with the CFP process, explaining why Notre Dame still hasn’t received clear answers days after the decision. He details why he believes the Irish earned a spot in the playoff, why other selections left him puzzled, and how Notre Dame continues to show respect for the universities that did make the field. He also opens up about the ACC’s role in the process and why he felt the conference worked against its relationship with Notre Dame. Pete also provides a promising update on the USC rivalry game and offers insight into where Marcus Freeman stands as the program’s head coach. Later, Mike and Jess continue the conversation with their own reactions to the CFP snub, questioning the purpose of the weekly rankings show and why projections, betting markets, and ESPN models consistently placed Notre Dame in the playoff, only for the Irish to be left out. They also dive into Notre Dame’s choice to decline a postseason bowl after the CFP decision. In the comments, let us know: Was opting out the right call? Finally, the crew discusses the future of superstar running back Jeremiyah Love. If this is the end of his Notre Dame career, it’s a shame it concluded quietly in a late-night game at Stanford. Should Love return, or declare for the NFL Draft? Drop your thoughts below. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootballplayoff Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google.

]]> 3697 no Jeremiyah Love Joins the Show! Heisman Hopes, His Health and Future at Notre Dame | The Echoes On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by superstar running back and Heisman hopeful Jeremiyah Love — our first returning guest! We open with a breakdown of Notre Dame’s 10th straight win, all by double digits. As most of the nation slept through the final game of the weekend, the Irish once again rolled, securing their sixth Legends Trophy in the last seven meetings with Stanford. Then we welcome one of the greatest running backs in Notre Dame history: Jeremiyah Love. He stops by for the second time during a hectic stretch in his Heisman campaign. We dive into his brief injury scare last game, his reaction to breaking Jerome Bettis’ single-season touchdown record, the highs and lows of the season, what winning the Heisman would mean to him, his future in South Bend, and — of course — who’s making questionable Thanksgiving decisions at the dinner table. After our conversation with Love, Mike and Jessica examine the College Football Playoff picture. Do Miami and Texas have a real path to the playoff? Could the ACC be left out entirely? Drop your thoughts in the comments — who’s in and who’s out? We close with a look at the ongoing CFB coaching carousel, including Lane Kiffin’s expected move to LSU and Pat Fitzgerald’s return to college football at Michigan State. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by superstar running back and Heisman hopeful Jeremiyah Love — our first returning guest! We open with a breakdown of Notre Dame’s 10th straight win, all by double digits. As most of the nation slept through the final game of the weekend, the Irish once again rolled, securing their sixth Legends Trophy in the last seven meetings with Stanford. Then we welcome one of the greatest running backs in Notre Dame history: Jeremiyah Love. He stops by for the second time during a hectic stretch in his Heisman campaign. We dive into his brief injury scare last game, his reaction to breaking Jerome Bettis’ single-season touchdown record, the highs and lows of the season, what winning the Heisman would mean to him, his future in South Bend, and — of course — who’s making questionable Thanksgiving decisions at the dinner table. After our conversation with Love, Mike and Jessica examine the College Football Playoff picture. Do Miami and Texas have a real path to the playoff? Could the ACC be left out entirely? Drop your thoughts in the comments — who’s in and who’s out? We close with a look at the ongoing CFB coaching carousel, including Lane Kiffin’s expected move to LSU and Pat Fitzgerald’s return to college football at Michigan State. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by superstar running back and Heisman hopeful Jeremiyah Love — our first returning guest! We open with a breakdown of Notre Dame’s 10th straight win, all by double digits. As most of the nation slept through the final game of the weekend, the Irish once again rolled, securing their sixth Legends Trophy in the last seven meetings with Stanford. Then we welcome one of the greatest running backs in Notre Dame history: Jeremiyah Love. He stops by for the second time during a hectic stretch in his Heisman campaign. We dive into his brief injury scare last game, his reaction to breaking Jerome Bettis’ single-season touchdown record, the highs and lows of the season, what winning the Heisman would mean to him, his future in South Bend, and — of course — who’s making questionable Thanksgiving decisions at the dinner table. After our conversation with Love, Mike and Jessica examine the College Football Playoff picture. Do Miami and Texas have a real path to the playoff? Could the ACC be left out entirely? Drop your thoughts in the comments — who’s in and who’s out? We close with a look at the ongoing CFB coaching carousel, including Lane Kiffin’s expected move to LSU and Pat Fitzgerald’s return to college football at Michigan State. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. 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]]> 3750 no Jadarian Price Joins the Show! Love 4 Heisman, Syracuse Smashed, Stanford Next, Happy Thanksgiving! On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s 70–7 Senior Day demolition of Syracuse, and star running back Jadarian Price joins the show! It was a record-setting performance for the Irish, who exploded for 35 first-quarter points and never looked back. Mike and Jessica relive their favorite moments from the blowout — and Price shares his as well. As this may have been the final home game for superstar RB Jeremiyah Love, the hosts continue their Love for Heisman campaign and lay out the case for why he should be the frontrunner for college football’s top award. In tougher news, Notre Dame lost friend of the pod Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa to a season-ending injury. Mike and Jess reflect on KVA’s impact and what he’s meant to the Irish this year. Then, Jadarian Price joins the show to talk about the wild weekend win, the team’s Thanksgiving plans, and the upcoming trip to the Bay Area to take on Stanford. He also shares his Thanksgiving food preferences — and exposes some questionable choices in the running backs room 👀 Finally, the crew previews Notre Dame vs. Stanford, the 38th meeting in the rivalry and battle for the Legends Trophy. Drop your score predictions in the comments! Plus: a look at the dramatic Notre Dame women’s basketball win over USC, a tough ending for ND women’s soccer, and postseason heartbreak for ND rugby. Mike and Jess close the show by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and sharing what they’re thankful for — Notre Dame style. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:42:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s 70–7 Senior Day demolition of Syracuse, and star running back Jadarian Price joins the show! It was a record-setting performance for the Irish, who exploded for 35 first-quarter points and never looked back. Mike and Jessica relive their favorite moments from the blowout — and Price shares his as well. As this may have been the final home game for superstar RB Jeremiyah Love, the hosts continue their Love for Heisman campaign and lay out the case for why he should be the frontrunner for college football’s top award. In tougher news, Notre Dame lost friend of the pod Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa to a season-ending injury. Mike and Jess reflect on KVA’s impact and what he’s meant to the Irish this year. Then, Jadarian Price joins the show to talk about the wild weekend win, the team’s Thanksgiving plans, and the upcoming trip to the Bay Area to take on Stanford. He also shares his Thanksgiving food preferences — and exposes some questionable choices in the running backs room 👀 Finally, the crew previews Notre Dame vs. Stanford, the 38th meeting in the rivalry and battle for the Legends Trophy. Drop your score predictions in the comments! Plus: a look at the dramatic Notre Dame women’s basketball win over USC, a tough ending for ND women’s soccer, and postseason heartbreak for ND rugby. Mike and Jess close the show by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and sharing what they’re thankful for — Notre Dame style. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s 70–7 Senior Day demolition of Syracuse, and star running back Jadarian Price joins the show! It was a record-setting performance for the Irish, who exploded for 35 first-quarter points and never looked back. Mike and Jessica relive their favorite moments from the blowout — and Price shares his as well. As this may have been the final home game for superstar RB Jeremiyah Love, the hosts continue their Love for Heisman campaign and lay out the case for why he should be the frontrunner for college football’s top award. In tougher news, Notre Dame lost friend of the pod Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa to a season-ending injury. Mike and Jess reflect on KVA’s impact and what he’s meant to the Irish this year. Then, Jadarian Price joins the show to talk about the wild weekend win, the team’s Thanksgiving plans, and the upcoming trip to the Bay Area to take on Stanford. He also shares his Thanksgiving food preferences — and exposes some questionable choices in the running backs room 👀 Finally, the crew previews Notre Dame vs. Stanford, the 38th meeting in the rivalry and battle for the Legends Trophy. Drop your score predictions in the comments! Plus: a look at the dramatic Notre Dame women’s basketball win over USC, a tough ending for ND women’s soccer, and postseason heartbreak for ND rugby. Mike and Jess close the show by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and sharing what they’re thankful for — Notre Dame style. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google.

]]> 3248 no Tae Johnson Joins the Show! Notre Dame pounds Pitt, Senior Day Up Next, Hannah Hidalgo Did what?? On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s eighth straight win, a dominant 37–15 victory over No. 22 Pitt. They’re also joined by superstar defensive back Tae Johnson! In the 74th meeting between the Irish and Panthers, Notre Dame’s defense delivered yet another stellar performance. Johnson snagged his team-high fourth interception of the season and took it back for a pick-6. Tae tells us all about the play, Adon Shuler’s pick-2, what it’s like playing for Marcus Freeman, what he’s learned from his mentors, and what to expect from the Irish the rest of the season, before heading off to Portuguese class. Shoutout to Malachi Fields, last week’s guest, who hauled in two incredible catches and is emerging as Notre Dame’s top wideout as well. Also on offense, Jeremiyah Love continues to run his way into the Heisman race and into the hearts of Irish fans everywhere. Jessica was in Pittsburgh for the game and gives a first-hand account of how the Irish dismantled Pat Narduzzi’s team. Mike and Jess also react to Narduzzi’s comments from earlier in the week—maybe he should’ve taken the matchup a bit more seriously or was it all overblown? In the final block, Mike and Jess preview Senior Day in South Bend as the Irish host Syracuse. ND legend Steve Angeli won’t suit up for the Orange due to injury, but Mike shares some of his favorite Senior Day memories. Also, Mike is done with the USC-ND rivalry drama and wants to move on at this point. Plus, updates from around Notre Dame athletics: the rugby team clinched a Big Ten title, and Hannah Hidalgo delivered a jaw-dropping performance worthy of national attention. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s eighth straight win, a dominant 37–15 victory over No. 22 Pitt. They’re also joined by superstar defensive back Tae Johnson! In the 74th meeting between the Irish and Panthers, Notre Dame’s defense delivered yet another stellar performance. Johnson snagged his team-high fourth interception of the season and took it back for a pick-6. Tae tells us all about the play, Adon Shuler’s pick-2, what it’s like playing for Marcus Freeman, what he’s learned from his mentors, and what to expect from the Irish the rest of the season, before heading off to Portuguese class. Shoutout to Malachi Fields, last week’s guest, who hauled in two incredible catches and is emerging as Notre Dame’s top wideout as well. Also on offense, Jeremiyah Love continues to run his way into the Heisman race and into the hearts of Irish fans everywhere. Jessica was in Pittsburgh for the game and gives a first-hand account of how the Irish dismantled Pat Narduzzi’s team. Mike and Jess also react to Narduzzi’s comments from earlier in the week—maybe he should’ve taken the matchup a bit more seriously or was it all overblown? In the final block, Mike and Jess preview Senior Day in South Bend as the Irish host Syracuse. ND legend Steve Angeli won’t suit up for the Orange due to injury, but Mike shares some of his favorite Senior Day memories. Also, Mike is done with the USC-ND rivalry drama and wants to move on at this point. Plus, updates from around Notre Dame athletics: the rugby team clinched a Big Ten title, and Hannah Hidalgo delivered a jaw-dropping performance worthy of national attention. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s eighth straight win, a dominant 37–15 victory over No. 22 Pitt. They’re also joined by superstar defensive back Tae Johnson! In the 74th meeting between the Irish and Panthers, Notre Dame’s defense delivered yet another stellar performance. Johnson snagged his team-high fourth interception of the season and took it back for a pick-6. Tae tells us all about the play, Adon Shuler’s pick-2, what it’s like playing for Marcus Freeman, what he’s learned from his mentors, and what to expect from the Irish the rest of the season, before heading off to Portuguese class. Shoutout to Malachi Fields, last week’s guest, who hauled in two incredible catches and is emerging as Notre Dame’s top wideout as well. Also on offense, Jeremiyah Love continues to run his way into the Heisman race and into the hearts of Irish fans everywhere. Jessica was in Pittsburgh for the game and gives a first-hand account of how the Irish dismantled Pat Narduzzi’s team. Mike and Jess also react to Narduzzi’s comments from earlier in the week—maybe he should’ve taken the matchup a bit more seriously or was it all overblown? In the final block, Mike and Jess preview Senior Day in South Bend as the Irish host Syracuse. ND legend Steve Angeli won’t suit up for the Orange due to injury, but Mike shares some of his favorite Senior Day memories. Also, Mike is done with the USC-ND rivalry drama and wants to move on at this point. Plus, updates from around Notre Dame athletics: the rugby team clinched a Big Ten title, and Hannah Hidalgo delivered a jaw-dropping performance worthy of national attention. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google.

]]> 3537 no Pete Buttigieg Joins The Echoes! ND Star WR Malachi Fields + Navy Recap & Pitt Preview | The Echoes On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by former South Bend Mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, plus star wide receiver Malachi Fields. Mike and Jess kick things off by breaking down Notre Dame’s dominant 49–10 win over Navy — the team’s seventh straight victory — and preview this weekend’s tricky matchup against Pitt. Despite what head coach Pat Narduzzi says, it’s a big one, and ESPN’s College GameDay will be in town for it. Then, Mayor Pete joins the show to talk all things Notre Dame and South Bend. He shares his thoughts on Marcus Freeman, his favorite moments inside Notre Dame Stadium, and how the relationship between the city and the university has evolved over the years. Later, Malachi Fields stops by to discuss his unique perspective as a Virginia standout facing Notre Dame, what it’s like being in the opposing locker room, and how he handled playing in his first-ever snow game. Finally, Mike and Jess close things out by looking ahead to the rivalry matchup against Pitt — a game that always brings memories (and a few nightmares) for Golic. Plus, it’s a big week for both men’s and women’s basketball teams this week with two heavyweight matchups. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #mayorpete #petebuttigieg Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by former South Bend Mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, plus star wide receiver Malachi Fields. Mike and Jess kick things off by breaking down Notre Dame’s dominant 49–10 win over Navy — the team’s seventh straight victory — and preview this weekend’s tricky matchup against Pitt. Despite what head coach Pat Narduzzi says, it’s a big one, and ESPN’s College GameDay will be in town for it. Then, Mayor Pete joins the show to talk all things Notre Dame and South Bend. He shares his thoughts on Marcus Freeman, his favorite moments inside Notre Dame Stadium, and how the relationship between the city and the university has evolved over the years. Later, Malachi Fields stops by to discuss his unique perspective as a Virginia standout facing Notre Dame, what it’s like being in the opposing locker room, and how he handled playing in his first-ever snow game. Finally, Mike and Jess close things out by looking ahead to the rivalry matchup against Pitt — a game that always brings memories (and a few nightmares) for Golic. Plus, it’s a big week for both men’s and women’s basketball teams this week with two heavyweight matchups. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #mayorpete #petebuttigieg Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by former South Bend Mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, plus star wide receiver Malachi Fields.

Mike and Jess kick things off by breaking down Notre Dame’s dominant 49–10 win over Navy — the team’s seventh straight victory — and preview this weekend’s tricky matchup against Pitt. Despite what head coach Pat Narduzzi says, it’s a big one, and ESPN’s College GameDay will be in town for it.

Then, Mayor Pete joins the show to talk all things Notre Dame and South Bend. He shares his thoughts on Marcus Freeman, his favorite moments inside Notre Dame Stadium, and how the relationship between the city and the university has evolved over the years.

Later, Malachi Fields stops by to discuss his unique perspective as a Virginia standout facing Notre Dame, what it’s like being in the opposing locker room, and how he handled playing in his first-ever snow game.

Finally, Mike and Jess close things out by looking ahead to the rivalry matchup against Pitt — a game that always brings memories (and a few nightmares) for Golic. Plus, it’s a big week for both men’s and women’s basketball teams this week with two heavyweight matchups.

Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #mayorpete #petebuttigieg

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]]> 3596 no REACTION: Notre Dame College Football Playoff Ranking | The Echoes On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to the College Football Playoff Rankings and our Notre Dame Fighting Irish being ranked 10th. As we all know, the haters will always have something to say about Notre Dame and the football program, and they have been very vocal especially in Miami, as the Hurricanes are ranked 18th even though they beat ND in the first game of the season. Thankfully, the committee used common sense and saw how the Irish are playing now compared to Miami and others, as ND is the highest ranked 2-loss team in the country. Mike and Jess break it all down and let you know how to handle all the ND hate in the best way possible. Up next for the Irish is a big test against Navy this weekend. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:18:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to the College Football Playoff Rankings and our Notre Dame Fighting Irish being ranked 10th. As we all know, the haters will always have something to say about Notre Dame and the football program, and they have been very vocal especially in Miami, as the Hurricanes are ranked 18th even though they beat ND in the first game of the season. Thankfully, the committee used common sense and saw how the Irish are playing now compared to Miami and others, as ND is the highest ranked 2-loss team in the country. Mike and Jess break it all down and let you know how to handle all the ND hate in the best way possible. Up next for the Irish is a big test against Navy this weekend. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to the College Football Playoff Rankings and our Notre Dame Fighting Irish being ranked 10th. As we all know, the haters will always have something to say about Notre Dame and the football program, and they have been very vocal especially in Miami, as the Hurricanes are ranked 18th even though they beat ND in the first game of the season. Thankfully, the committee used common sense and saw how the Irish are playing now compared to Miami and others, as ND is the highest ranked 2-loss team in the country. Mike and Jess break it all down and let you know how to handle all the ND hate in the best way possible. Up next for the Irish is a big test against Navy this weekend. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google.

]]> 986 no Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Joins The Show! Notre Dame Stays Hot, Jeremiyah Love Heisman, Kicking Troubles On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s sixth straight win — a 25-10 victory over rival Boston College in Chestnut Hill. As usual, Heisman hopeful Jeremiyah Love stole the show with a 94-yard touchdown run, all while chatting with the Irish sideline mid-play. Mike and Jess discuss what Love was saying and who he was saying it to. Later, the hosts tackle the elephant in the room: the struggling kicking game. Notre Dame missed three more kicks last weekend, and Coach Marcus Freeman said the team will continue rotating kickers to find a hot foot. Mike and Jess agree this issue needs to be fixed fast if the Irish want to remain contenders, calling it “crisis mode” for the special teams. In the second block of the episode, Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa joins the show to talk about the win over Boston College, the defense’s improvement, his world-famous mother, and what life is like in northern Indiana after growing up in Southern California. Finally, the crew looks ahead to Saturday’s matchup against Navy in South Bend and previews the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings. Plus, they give an update on Love’s Heisman chances. Where do you think the Irish will be ranked? Can Jeremiyah Love win the Heisman? Let us know in the comments — and make sure to follow The Echoes across all social media platforms for more Fighting Irish content. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft  Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast  Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s sixth straight win — a 25-10 victory over rival Boston College in Chestnut Hill. As usual, Heisman hopeful Jeremiyah Love stole the show with a 94-yard touchdown run, all while chatting with the Irish sideline mid-play. Mike and Jess discuss what Love was saying and who he was saying it to. Later, the hosts tackle the elephant in the room: the struggling kicking game. Notre Dame missed three more kicks last weekend, and Coach Marcus Freeman said the team will continue rotating kickers to find a hot foot. Mike and Jess agree this issue needs to be fixed fast if the Irish want to remain contenders, calling it “crisis mode” for the special teams. In the second block of the episode, Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa joins the show to talk about the win over Boston College, the defense’s improvement, his world-famous mother, and what life is like in northern Indiana after growing up in Southern California. Finally, the crew looks ahead to Saturday’s matchup against Navy in South Bend and previews the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings. Plus, they give an update on Love’s Heisman chances. Where do you think the Irish will be ranked? Can Jeremiyah Love win the Heisman? Let us know in the comments — and make sure to follow The Echoes across all social media platforms for more Fighting Irish content. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft  Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast  Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s sixth straight win — a 25-10 victory over rival Boston College in Chestnut Hill.

As usual, Heisman hopeful Jeremiyah Love stole the show with a 94-yard touchdown run, all while chatting with the Irish sideline mid-play. Mike and Jess discuss what Love was saying and who he was saying it to.

Later, the hosts tackle the elephant in the room: the struggling kicking game. Notre Dame missed three more kicks last weekend, and Coach Marcus Freeman said the team will continue rotating kickers to find a hot foot. Mike and Jess agree this issue needs to be fixed fast if the Irish want to remain contenders, calling it “crisis mode” for the special teams.

In the second block of the episode, Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa joins the show to talk about the win over Boston College, the defense’s improvement, his world-famous mother, and what life is like in northern Indiana after growing up in Southern California.

Finally, the crew looks ahead to Saturday’s matchup against Navy in South Bend and previews the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings. Plus, they give an update on Love’s Heisman chances.

Where do you think the Irish will be ranked? Can Jeremiyah Love win the Heisman? Let us know in the comments — and make sure to follow The Echoes across all social media platforms for more Fighting Irish content.

Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft 

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]]> 3419 no Notre Dame Midseason Superlatives, Brian Kelly Fired, Scariest Games, BC Preview | The Echoes On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana guide us through the bye week and get us ready for the rest of the season — starting with this week’s matchup against rival Boston College. The show kicks off with our midseason superlatives — plus Jess’ review of a recent wedding’s cookie table — as Mike and Jess hand out awards for the biggest surprises, team MVP, best plays, touchdowns, celebrations, and more. Drop your favorite moments from the first half of the season in the comments! In other Irish news, former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly was fired over the weekend. Mike, who played for Kelly, shares a firsthand look at what it’s like to play for one of college football’s most polarizing figures. Let us know in the comments what you think about the move — and where you think Kelly might land next. Later, Mike and Jess preview the upcoming game against Boston College. Despite being heavy favorites, the Irish know better than to overlook a rivalry game that’s brought surprises before. In the spirit of Halloween, the duo also look ahead at Notre Dame’s remaining schedule and pick the games that scare them the most 👻. Finally, they reveal their Top 5 teams in the country as November kicks off and the playoff race heats up. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana guide us through the bye week and get us ready for the rest of the season — starting with this week’s matchup against rival Boston College. The show kicks off with our midseason superlatives — plus Jess’ review of a recent wedding’s cookie table — as Mike and Jess hand out awards for the biggest surprises, team MVP, best plays, touchdowns, celebrations, and more. Drop your favorite moments from the first half of the season in the comments! In other Irish news, former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly was fired over the weekend. Mike, who played for Kelly, shares a firsthand look at what it’s like to play for one of college football’s most polarizing figures. Let us know in the comments what you think about the move — and where you think Kelly might land next. Later, Mike and Jess preview the upcoming game against Boston College. Despite being heavy favorites, the Irish know better than to overlook a rivalry game that’s brought surprises before. In the spirit of Halloween, the duo also look ahead at Notre Dame’s remaining schedule and pick the games that scare them the most 👻. Finally, they reveal their Top 5 teams in the country as November kicks off and the playoff race heats up. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana guide us through the bye week and get us ready for the rest of the season — starting with this week’s matchup against rival Boston College.

The show kicks off with our midseason superlatives — plus Jess’ review of a recent wedding’s cookie table — as Mike and Jess hand out awards for the biggest surprises, team MVP, best plays, touchdowns, celebrations, and more. Drop your favorite moments from the first half of the season in the comments!

In other Irish news, former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly was fired over the weekend. Mike, who played for Kelly, shares a firsthand look at what it’s like to play for one of college football’s most polarizing figures. Let us know in the comments what you think about the move — and where you think Kelly might land next.

Later, Mike and Jess preview the upcoming game against Boston College. Despite being heavy favorites, the Irish know better than to overlook a rivalry game that’s brought surprises before.

In the spirit of Halloween, the duo also look ahead at Notre Dame’s remaining schedule and pick the games that scare them the most 👻. Finally, they reveal their Top 5 teams in the country as November kicks off and the playoff race heats up.

Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft

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]]> 3340 no Notre Dame Beats USC Behind Jeremiyah Love’s Record-Breaking Day. ND-USC Rivalry Over? | The Echoes On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap an incredible weekend in South Bend as Jeremiyah Love and the Irish took down their rival USC Trojans — possibly for the last time ever. Mike and Jess open the show in near-celebration mode, knowing Notre Dame was staring at playoff elimination with a loss to their longtime nemesis from Southern California. But Jeremiyah Love clearly wasn’t having it. The friend of the pod exploded for a record-breaking day on the ground, giving Irish fans a game they won’t forget anytime soon. The duo breaks down Love’s dominant performance, celebrating in their trademark way while giving major credit to defensive coordinator Chris Ash and a defense that has completely flipped the script in recent weeks. They shout out standouts Leonard Moore — arguably the best defensive back in the country — and Christian Gray, who continue to anchor an improving secondary. From there, the conversation turns to USC head coach Lincoln Riley, whose strange play-calling decisions in key moments left everyone — including our hosts — scratching their heads. Mike and Jess also dive into the uncertain future of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry and why college football needs these kinds of traditional matchups to survive realignment and conference chaos. Rivalry games like this are what make the sport special — and neither side should want to lose that. Finally, the hosts answer fan questions about the upcoming bye week and whether it’s time to worry about Boston College (IYKYK). Plus, Mike makes a BOLD prediction on the remainder of the season. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and drop your comments below — Mike and Jess always do their best to respond! Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap an incredible weekend in South Bend as Jeremiyah Love and the Irish took down their rival USC Trojans — possibly for the last time ever. Mike and Jess open the show in near-celebration mode, knowing Notre Dame was staring at playoff elimination with a loss to their longtime nemesis from Southern California. But Jeremiyah Love clearly wasn’t having it. The friend of the pod exploded for a record-breaking day on the ground, giving Irish fans a game they won’t forget anytime soon. The duo breaks down Love’s dominant performance, celebrating in their trademark way while giving major credit to defensive coordinator Chris Ash and a defense that has completely flipped the script in recent weeks. They shout out standouts Leonard Moore — arguably the best defensive back in the country — and Christian Gray, who continue to anchor an improving secondary. From there, the conversation turns to USC head coach Lincoln Riley, whose strange play-calling decisions in key moments left everyone — including our hosts — scratching their heads. Mike and Jess also dive into the uncertain future of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry and why college football needs these kinds of traditional matchups to survive realignment and conference chaos. Rivalry games like this are what make the sport special — and neither side should want to lose that. Finally, the hosts answer fan questions about the upcoming bye week and whether it’s time to worry about Boston College (IYKYK). Plus, Mike makes a BOLD prediction on the remainder of the season. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and drop your comments below — Mike and Jess always do their best to respond! Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap an incredible weekend in South Bend as Jeremiyah Love and the Irish took down their rival USC Trojans — possibly for the last time ever.

Mike and Jess open the show in near-celebration mode, knowing Notre Dame was staring at playoff elimination with a loss to their longtime nemesis from Southern California. But Jeremiyah Love clearly wasn’t having it. The friend of the pod exploded for a record-breaking day on the ground, giving Irish fans a game they won’t forget anytime soon.

The duo breaks down Love’s dominant performance, celebrating in their trademark way while giving major credit to defensive coordinator Chris Ash and a defense that has completely flipped the script in recent weeks. They shout out standouts Leonard Moore — arguably the best defensive back in the country — and Christian Gray, who continue to anchor an improving secondary.

From there, the conversation turns to USC head coach Lincoln Riley, whose strange play-calling decisions in key moments left everyone — including our hosts — scratching their heads.

Mike and Jess also dive into the uncertain future of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry and why college football needs these kinds of traditional matchups to survive realignment and conference chaos. Rivalry games like this are what make the sport special — and neither side should want to lose that.

Finally, the hosts answer fan questions about the upcoming bye week and whether it’s time to worry about Boston College (IYKYK). Plus, Mike makes a BOLD prediction on the remainder of the season.

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and drop your comments below — Mike and Jess always do their best to respond!

Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft

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]]> 3248 no Notre Dame-USC Rivalry Week, ND-USC Memories, ND Crushes NCST & James Franklin Fired | The Echoes On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap Notre Dame’s dominant 36-7 win over North Carolina State. After a slow start to the season, the Irish defense has found its rhythm, allowing 13 points or fewer in each of the past three games. In a twist, it was the offense that struggled to finish drives this week — even while putting up nearly 40 points. Mike and Jess break down the comfortable win over the Wolfpack and turn their attention to the week’s biggest storyline: Notre Dame’s upcoming matchup with the University of Southern California. This could be the last meeting between the longtime rivals for a while, making this year’s game even more meaningful — and possibly a playoff eliminator for both teams. The hosts also dive into USC’s uneven season. The Trojans have faced limited competition and dropped their only tough test to Illinois. Mike and Jess analyze how the Irish defense can contain USC’s explosive offense and how Notre Dame can take advantage of the Trojans’ shaky defense. As the biggest game of the season approaches, Mike and Jess share favorite memories from the historic Notre Dame–USC rivalry. They close the show by reacting to Penn State’s firing of James Franklin and discussing what it could mean for Marcus Freeman’s staff — and the wild coaching carousel that’s just getting started. Tune in to The Echoes each week for Notre Dame Football recaps, player interviews, and reactions from two of the most entertaining voices in college football. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball #taylorswift Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap Notre Dame’s dominant 36-7 win over North Carolina State. After a slow start to the season, the Irish defense has found its rhythm, allowing 13 points or fewer in each of the past three games. In a twist, it was the offense that struggled to finish drives this week — even while putting up nearly 40 points. Mike and Jess break down the comfortable win over the Wolfpack and turn their attention to the week’s biggest storyline: Notre Dame’s upcoming matchup with the University of Southern California. This could be the last meeting between the longtime rivals for a while, making this year’s game even more meaningful — and possibly a playoff eliminator for both teams. The hosts also dive into USC’s uneven season. The Trojans have faced limited competition and dropped their only tough test to Illinois. Mike and Jess analyze how the Irish defense can contain USC’s explosive offense and how Notre Dame can take advantage of the Trojans’ shaky defense. As the biggest game of the season approaches, Mike and Jess share favorite memories from the historic Notre Dame–USC rivalry. They close the show by reacting to Penn State’s firing of James Franklin and discussing what it could mean for Marcus Freeman’s staff — and the wild coaching carousel that’s just getting started. Tune in to The Echoes each week for Notre Dame Football recaps, player interviews, and reactions from two of the most entertaining voices in college football. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball #taylorswift Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap Notre Dame’s dominant 36-7 win over North Carolina State.

After a slow start to the season, the Irish defense has found its rhythm, allowing 13 points or fewer in each of the past three games. In a twist, it was the offense that struggled to finish drives this week — even while putting up nearly 40 points.

Mike and Jess break down the comfortable win over the Wolfpack and turn their attention to the week’s biggest storyline: Notre Dame’s upcoming matchup with the University of Southern California. This could be the last meeting between the longtime rivals for a while, making this year’s game even more meaningful — and possibly a playoff eliminator for both teams.

The hosts also dive into USC’s uneven season. The Trojans have faced limited competition and dropped their only tough test to Illinois. Mike and Jess analyze how the Irish defense can contain USC’s explosive offense and how Notre Dame can take advantage of the Trojans’ shaky defense.

As the biggest game of the season approaches, Mike and Jess share favorite memories from the historic Notre Dame–USC rivalry. They close the show by reacting to Penn State’s firing of James Franklin and discussing what it could mean for Marcus Freeman’s staff — and the wild coaching carousel that’s just getting started.

Tune in to The Echoes each week for Notre Dame Football recaps, player interviews, and reactions from two of the most entertaining voices in college football. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball #taylorswift Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price.

]]> 3298 no Notre Dame Is Heating Up 🔥 Defense Locked In, USC Looms, Hoops Season Near! | The Echoes On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s 28–7 win over Boise State. The Irish defense looked revitalized with Leonard Moore’s return, holding the Broncos to just one touchdown and making a statement in South Bend. From Jadarian Price’s explosive touchdown run to Marcus Freeman’s visible frustration with the referees, Golic and Jess cover all the big moments from the win. After early-season struggles, Notre Dame’s defense appears to have turned a corner — allowing only 20 total points over the last two games. The timing couldn’t be better, with Hollywood Smothers (best name in football?) and the NC State Wolfpack coming to town this weekend, followed by a huge showdown with USC on October 18th. Offensively, the Irish rushed for over 200 yards behind the electric duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, who combined for 186 yards on the ground. CJ Carr remained efficient, though the group knows they left points on the field. Despite 11 penalties and missed chances, the Irish controlled the game from start to finish. While the referees drew plenty of boos from the home crowd, the real surprise came when Irish fans actually booed Taylor Swift’s music — a moment Golic and Jess couldn’t help but laugh about. Jess also shares her experience at “Irish Jam,” the men’s and women’s basketball event that brought plenty of energy to campus. Plus, former Irish star Jackie Young continues to dominate in the WNBA Finals, representing Notre Dame with pride. Tune in to The Echoes each week for Notre Dame Football recaps, player interviews, and reactions from two of the most entertaining voices in college football. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball #taylorswift Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. www.tendys.com 👉 www.tendys.com Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s 28–7 win over Boise State. The Irish defense looked revitalized with Leonard Moore’s return, holding the Broncos to just one touchdown and making a statement in South Bend. From Jadarian Price’s explosive touchdown run to Marcus Freeman’s visible frustration with the referees, Golic and Jess cover all the big moments from the win. After early-season struggles, Notre Dame’s defense appears to have turned a corner — allowing only 20 total points over the last two games. The timing couldn’t be better, with Hollywood Smothers (best name in football?) and the NC State Wolfpack coming to town this weekend, followed by a huge showdown with USC on October 18th. Offensively, the Irish rushed for over 200 yards behind the electric duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, who combined for 186 yards on the ground. CJ Carr remained efficient, though the group knows they left points on the field. Despite 11 penalties and missed chances, the Irish controlled the game from start to finish. While the referees drew plenty of boos from the home crowd, the real surprise came when Irish fans actually booed Taylor Swift’s music — a moment Golic and Jess couldn’t help but laugh about. Jess also shares her experience at “Irish Jam,” the men’s and women’s basketball event that brought plenty of energy to campus. Plus, former Irish star Jackie Young continues to dominate in the WNBA Finals, representing Notre Dame with pride. Tune in to The Echoes each week for Notre Dame Football recaps, player interviews, and reactions from two of the most entertaining voices in college football. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball #taylorswift Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. www.tendys.com 👉 www.tendys.com On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s 28–7 win over Boise State.

The Irish defense looked revitalized with Leonard Moore’s return, holding the Broncos to just one touchdown and making a statement in South Bend. From Jadarian Price’s explosive touchdown run to Marcus Freeman’s visible frustration with the referees, Golic and Jess cover all the big moments from the win.

After early-season struggles, Notre Dame’s defense appears to have turned a corner — allowing only 20 total points over the last two games. The timing couldn’t be better, with Hollywood Smothers (best name in football?) and the NC State Wolfpack coming to town this weekend, followed by a huge showdown with USC on October 18th.

Offensively, the Irish rushed for over 200 yards behind the electric duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, who combined for 186 yards on the ground. CJ Carr remained efficient, though the group knows they left points on the field.

Despite 11 penalties and missed chances, the Irish controlled the game from start to finish. While the referees drew plenty of boos from the home crowd, the real surprise came when Irish fans actually booed Taylor Swift’s music — a moment Golic and Jess couldn’t help but laugh about.

Jess also shares her experience at “Irish Jam,” the men’s and women’s basketball event that brought plenty of energy to campus. Plus, former Irish star Jackie Young continues to dominate in the WNBA Finals, representing Notre Dame with pride.

Tune in to The Echoes each week for Notre Dame Football recaps, player interviews, and reactions from two of the most entertaining voices in college football. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball #taylorswift Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. www.tendys.com 👉 www.tendys.com

]]> 2985 no Jeremiyah Love Joins the Show! Talks Notre Dame’s Explosive Offense, Anime, & Silencing SEC fans On this episode of THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome a very special guest—Notre Dame superstar running back Jeremiyah Love. Love has been at the center of the Irish’s explosive offense, and he joins the show for nearly 20 minutes to talk about what it’s like to play in one of the nation’s most dynamic attacks. He shares his perspective on an offense averaging nearly 50 points per game, how the team keeps its edge each week, and what it feels like to silence hostile SEC crowds on the road. Mike and Jessica also dive into the Irish backfield’s unique chemistry. While Love has emerged as a true Heisman contender, he’s quick to credit fellow running back Jadarian Price and the entire position group. Hear why this room is so special, how they push each other to improve, and the specific areas Love has focused on this season. Beyond football, the conversation reveals a different side of Notre Dame’s star. Jeremiyah talks about his love for anime and comic books, plus the ESPN College GameDay feature that highlighted his childhood in St. Louis and the family roots that shaped him. Finally, Love offers a candid look ahead: what it means to put up 50 points in a tough SEC environment, the mindset inside the locker room, and what he believes the Irish can accomplish as the season unfolds. Subscribe, rate, and comment with your questions—you might hear them answered in a future episode. #sports #football #notredame Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:15:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this episode of THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome a very special guest—Notre Dame superstar running back Jeremiyah Love. Love has been at the center of the Irish’s explosive offense, and he joins the show for nearly 20 minutes to talk about what it’s like to play in one of the nation’s most dynamic attacks. He shares his perspective on an offense averaging nearly 50 points per game, how the team keeps its edge each week, and what it feels like to silence hostile SEC crowds on the road. Mike and Jessica also dive into the Irish backfield’s unique chemistry. While Love has emerged as a true Heisman contender, he’s quick to credit fellow running back Jadarian Price and the entire position group. Hear why this room is so special, how they push each other to improve, and the specific areas Love has focused on this season. Beyond football, the conversation reveals a different side of Notre Dame’s star. Jeremiyah talks about his love for anime and comic books, plus the ESPN College GameDay feature that highlighted his childhood in St. Louis and the family roots that shaped him. Finally, Love offers a candid look ahead: what it means to put up 50 points in a tough SEC environment, the mindset inside the locker room, and what he believes the Irish can accomplish as the season unfolds. Subscribe, rate, and comment with your questions—you might hear them answered in a future episode. #sports #football #notredame On this episode of THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome a very special guest—Notre Dame superstar running back Jeremiyah Love.

Love has been at the center of the Irish’s explosive offense, and he joins the show for nearly 20 minutes to talk about what it’s like to play in one of the nation’s most dynamic attacks. He shares his perspective on an offense averaging nearly 50 points per game, how the team keeps its edge each week, and what it feels like to silence hostile SEC crowds on the road.

Mike and Jessica also dive into the Irish backfield’s unique chemistry. While Love has emerged as a true Heisman contender, he’s quick to credit fellow running back Jadarian Price and the entire position group. Hear why this room is so special, how they push each other to improve, and the specific areas Love has focused on this season. Beyond football, the conversation reveals a different side of Notre Dame’s star. Jeremiyah talks about his love for anime and comic books, plus the ESPN College GameDay feature that highlighted his childhood in St. Louis and the family roots that shaped him.

Finally, Love offers a candid look ahead: what it means to put up 50 points in a tough SEC environment, the mindset inside the locker room, and what he believes the Irish can accomplish as the season unfolds.

Subscribe, rate, and comment with your questions—you might hear them answered in a future episode. #sports #football #notredame

]]> 946 no Notre Dame ROLLS: Elite Offense, Improved D & What USC’s Loss Means + Mike's B-day Wishes | Echoes On this week’s episode of THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down another statement win for the Irish—this time a 56–13 rout of Sam Pittman’s Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville. It marks the second straight week Notre Dame has hung 56 points on a Power Four opponent, a testament to an offense that looks nearly unstoppable. Quarterback CJ Carr continues to impress with poise and precision, while running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price make a strong case as the best backfield in the country. Plus, the Irish defense deserves its own spotlight, holding Arkansas to just 13 points in a raucous SEC road environment and showing clear signs of growth at every level. Mike and Jess dive into what these defensive strides could mean as the season enters its most important stretch. Speaking of standout performances, we’re thrilled to share that Jeremiyah Love joins the show for an in-depth interview, premiering Thursday afternoon. Set your notifications so you don’t miss it—Love is not only a dynamic playmaker but also an exceptional person, and his perspective on the team’s success is must-see. The conversation then shifts to Notre Dame’s biggest rival, the USC Trojans, who suffered a stunning last-second loss to Illinois. Jessica—never shy about her feelings toward the Trojans—offers her take on how USC’s stumble impacts the Irish’s College Football Playoff hopes and the broader national picture. To wrap things up, the crew celebrates Mike’s belated birthday with his three “Irish wishes” for this season and beyond. Plus, they answer a listener question from X, reminding everyone to comment, reply, and subscribe. Your feedback shapes the show, and your question might be featured next week. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts, and join us as we keep following Notre Dame’s march toward a potential playoff run. Go Irish! #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down another statement win for the Irish—this time a 56–13 rout of Sam Pittman’s Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville. It marks the second straight week Notre Dame has hung 56 points on a Power Four opponent, a testament to an offense that looks nearly unstoppable. Quarterback CJ Carr continues to impress with poise and precision, while running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price make a strong case as the best backfield in the country. Plus, the Irish defense deserves its own spotlight, holding Arkansas to just 13 points in a raucous SEC road environment and showing clear signs of growth at every level. Mike and Jess dive into what these defensive strides could mean as the season enters its most important stretch. Speaking of standout performances, we’re thrilled to share that Jeremiyah Love joins the show for an in-depth interview, premiering Thursday afternoon. Set your notifications so you don’t miss it—Love is not only a dynamic playmaker but also an exceptional person, and his perspective on the team’s success is must-see. The conversation then shifts to Notre Dame’s biggest rival, the USC Trojans, who suffered a stunning last-second loss to Illinois. Jessica—never shy about her feelings toward the Trojans—offers her take on how USC’s stumble impacts the Irish’s College Football Playoff hopes and the broader national picture. To wrap things up, the crew celebrates Mike’s belated birthday with his three “Irish wishes” for this season and beyond. Plus, they answer a listener question from X, reminding everyone to comment, reply, and subscribe. Your feedback shapes the show, and your question might be featured next week. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts, and join us as we keep following Notre Dame’s march toward a potential playoff run. Go Irish! #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. On this week’s episode of THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down another statement win for the Irish—this time a 56–13 rout of Sam Pittman’s Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville. It marks the second straight week Notre Dame has hung 56 points on a Power Four opponent, a testament to an offense that looks nearly unstoppable.

Quarterback CJ Carr continues to impress with poise and precision, while running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price make a strong case as the best backfield in the country. Plus, the Irish defense deserves its own spotlight, holding Arkansas to just 13 points in a raucous SEC road environment and showing clear signs of growth at every level. Mike and Jess dive into what these defensive strides could mean as the season enters its most important stretch.

Speaking of standout performances, we’re thrilled to share that Jeremiyah Love joins the show for an in-depth interview, premiering Thursday afternoon. Set your notifications so you don’t miss it—Love is not only a dynamic playmaker but also an exceptional person, and his perspective on the team’s success is must-see.

The conversation then shifts to Notre Dame’s biggest rival, the USC Trojans, who suffered a stunning last-second loss to Illinois. Jessica—never shy about her feelings toward the Trojans—offers her take on how USC’s stumble impacts the Irish’s College Football Playoff hopes and the broader national picture.

To wrap things up, the crew celebrates Mike’s belated birthday with his three “Irish wishes” for this season and beyond. Plus, they answer a listener question from X, reminding everyone to comment, reply, and subscribe. Your feedback shapes the show, and your question might be featured next week.

Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts, and join us as we keep following Notre Dame’s march toward a potential playoff run. Go Irish! #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price.

]]> 1973 no Notre Dame’s 1st Win! CJ Carr & Elite RB Duo Shine + Jaylon Smith Interview | The Echoes Notre Dame fans finally have a reason to celebrate as THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the ND Fighting Irish dives deep into the team’s first win of the season—a 56–30 statement victory over in-state rival Purdue. In this week’s episode, hosts Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down every angle of the game, debating whether Irish supporters should feel optimistic or cautious after the performance. The offense looked unstoppable behind freshman quarterback CJ Carr, who continues to show poise and maturity beyond his years, and the dynamic running back duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, who combined for a staggering 231 rushing yards. ND nearly hit the 60-point mark for the second straight year against the Boilermakers. But not everything in South Bend is rosy. The Irish defense once again raised eyebrows, allowing Purdue to hang 30 points on the scoreboard. Mike and Jess tackle the big questions: Can this defense find an identity? What adjustments must the coaching staff make if Notre Dame wants to contend for a College Football Playoff spot? Looking ahead, the conversation shifts to a tricky SEC road trip as Notre Dame heads to Fayetteville, Arkansas to face the Razorbacks. Despite Arkansas’ struggles, Jess admits she’s nervous about a hostile SEC environment. As if that weren’t enough, the show welcomes a very special guest: Notre Dame legend Jaylon Smith. The former All-American linebacker joins the podcast while boarding a flight, offering insights on the current Irish squad, sharing memories from his own college career, and giving fans a sneak peek into his latest business venture—JINYA Ramen Bar in South Bend. Whether you’re a lifelong Notre Dame supporter, a college football junkie, or simply curious about the next big thing in freshman quarterbacks, this episode has it all: in-depth analysis, player spotlights, and plenty of Irish pride. #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. Notre Dame fans finally have a reason to celebrate as THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the ND Fighting Irish dives deep into the team’s first win of the season—a 56–30 statement victory over in-state rival Purdue. In this week’s episode, hosts Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down every angle of the game, debating whether Irish supporters should feel optimistic or cautious after the performance. The offense looked unstoppable behind freshman quarterback CJ Carr, who continues to show poise and maturity beyond his years, and the dynamic running back duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, who combined for a staggering 231 rushing yards. ND nearly hit the 60-point mark for the second straight year against the Boilermakers. But not everything in South Bend is rosy. The Irish defense once again raised eyebrows, allowing Purdue to hang 30 points on the scoreboard. Mike and Jess tackle the big questions: Can this defense find an identity? What adjustments must the coaching staff make if Notre Dame wants to contend for a College Football Playoff spot? Looking ahead, the conversation shifts to a tricky SEC road trip as Notre Dame heads to Fayetteville, Arkansas to face the Razorbacks. Despite Arkansas’ struggles, Jess admits she’s nervous about a hostile SEC environment. As if that weren’t enough, the show welcomes a very special guest: Notre Dame legend Jaylon Smith. The former All-American linebacker joins the podcast while boarding a flight, offering insights on the current Irish squad, sharing memories from his own college career, and giving fans a sneak peek into his latest business venture—JINYA Ramen Bar in South Bend. Whether you’re a lifelong Notre Dame supporter, a college football junkie, or simply curious about the next big thing in freshman quarterbacks, this episode has it all: in-depth analysis, player spotlights, and plenty of Irish pride. #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Notre Dame fans finally have a reason to celebrate as THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the ND Fighting Irish dives deep into the team’s first win of the season—a 56–30 statement victory over in-state rival Purdue. In this week’s episode, hosts Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down every angle of the game, debating whether Irish supporters should feel optimistic or cautious after the performance. The offense looked unstoppable behind freshman quarterback CJ Carr, who continues to show poise and maturity beyond his years, and the dynamic running back duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, who combined for a staggering 231 rushing yards. ND nearly hit the 60-point mark for the second straight year against the Boilermakers. But not everything in South Bend is rosy. The Irish defense once again raised eyebrows, allowing Purdue to hang 30 points on the scoreboard. Mike and Jess tackle the big questions: Can this defense find an identity? What adjustments must the coaching staff make if Notre Dame wants to contend for a College Football Playoff spot? Looking ahead, the conversation shifts to a tricky SEC road trip as Notre Dame heads to Fayetteville, Arkansas to face the Razorbacks. Despite Arkansas’ struggles, Jess admits she’s nervous about a hostile SEC environment. As if that weren’t enough, the show welcomes a very special guest: Notre Dame legend Jaylon Smith. The former All-American linebacker joins the podcast while boarding a flight, offering insights on the current Irish squad, sharing memories from his own college career, and giving fans a sneak peek into his latest business venture—JINYA Ramen Bar in South Bend. Whether you’re a lifelong Notre Dame supporter, a college football junkie, or simply curious about the next big thing in freshman quarterbacks, this episode has it all: in-depth analysis, player spotlights, and plenty of Irish pride. #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price.

]]> 3433 no REACTION: Notre Dame's Heartbreaking Loss to Texas A&M - FULL Analysis & Breakdown | The Echoes On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana deliver an in-depth breakdown of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s heartbreaking last-minute loss to the Texas A&M Aggies in South Bend. In a nationally ranked top-20 showdown at Notre Dame Stadium, the Aggies scored a dramatic game-winning touchdown to seal a 41-point offensive outburst that has Irish fans questioning the defense and defensive coordinator Chris Ash’s job security. Jessica spent the entire weekend in South Bend, where The Echoes hosted a live pregame show just steps from Notre Dame Stadium. She offers a vivid firsthand account of the damp, rainy buildup, the electric crowd, and her late-night drive back to Chicago—still processing the stunning defeat. Despite the loss, the offense showed encouraging signs. Quarterback CJ Carr continues to shine, the wide receivers are beginning to blossom, and running back Jeremiyah Love looks to get back on track as the Irish prepare for next week’s rivalry matchup against Purdue, a team Notre Dame beat 66-7 last season. The duo also recaps The Echoes’ live pregame show outside Notre Dame Stadium, featuring Irish legends Kyle Rudolph and Sheldon Day, presented by Drive & Shine Carwash. Subscribe to The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for weekly recaps, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana deliver an in-depth breakdown of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s heartbreaking last-minute loss to the Texas A&M Aggies in South Bend. In a nationally ranked top-20 showdown at Notre Dame Stadium, the Aggies scored a dramatic game-winning touchdown to seal a 41-point offensive outburst that has Irish fans questioning the defense and defensive coordinator Chris Ash’s job security. Jessica spent the entire weekend in South Bend, where The Echoes hosted a live pregame show just steps from Notre Dame Stadium. She offers a vivid firsthand account of the damp, rainy buildup, the electric crowd, and her late-night drive back to Chicago—still processing the stunning defeat. Despite the loss, the offense showed encouraging signs. Quarterback CJ Carr continues to shine, the wide receivers are beginning to blossom, and running back Jeremiyah Love looks to get back on track as the Irish prepare for next week’s rivalry matchup against Purdue, a team Notre Dame beat 66-7 last season. The duo also recaps The Echoes’ live pregame show outside Notre Dame Stadium, featuring Irish legends Kyle Rudolph and Sheldon Day, presented by Drive & Shine Carwash. Subscribe to The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for weekly recaps, game previews, and insider analysis all season long. #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana deliver an in-depth breakdown of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s heartbreaking last-minute loss to the Texas A&M Aggies in South Bend.

In a nationally ranked top-20 showdown at Notre Dame Stadium, the Aggies scored a dramatic game-winning touchdown to seal a 41-point offensive outburst that has Irish fans questioning the defense and defensive coordinator Chris Ash’s job security.

Jessica spent the entire weekend in South Bend, where The Echoes hosted a live pregame show just steps from Notre Dame Stadium. She offers a vivid firsthand account of the damp, rainy buildup, the electric crowd, and her late-night drive back to Chicago—still processing the stunning defeat.

Despite the loss, the offense showed encouraging signs. Quarterback CJ Carr continues to shine, the wide receivers are beginning to blossom, and running back Jeremiyah Love looks to get back on track as the Irish prepare for next week’s rivalry matchup against Purdue, a team Notre Dame beat 66-7 last season.

The duo also recaps The Echoes’ live pregame show outside Notre Dame Stadium, featuring Irish legends Kyle Rudolph and Sheldon Day, presented by Drive & Shine Carwash.

Subscribe to The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for weekly recaps, game previews, and insider analysis all season long.

#sports #football #notredame

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]]> 4498 no LIVE: THE ECHOES Joined by Kyle Rudolph in South Bend Get Ready for Game Day! Join THE ECHOES LIVE in South Bend with Jessica Smetana, Kyle Rudolph and Aaron Banks as they relive their Notre Dame glory days and break down Saturday’s top-25 showdown between the Fighting Irish and Texas A&M Aggies. Presented by Drive & Shine Car Wash—don’t miss the action and insights from your favorite ND voices, live before kickoff! #sports #football #notredame Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:18:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. Get Ready for Game Day! Join THE ECHOES LIVE in South Bend with Jessica Smetana, Kyle Rudolph and Aaron Banks as they relive their Notre Dame glory days and break down Saturday’s top-25 showdown between the Fighting Irish and Texas A&M Aggies. Presented by Drive & Shine Car Wash—don’t miss the action and insights from your favorite ND voices, live before kickoff! #sports #football #notredame Get Ready for Game Day! Join THE ECHOES LIVE in South Bend with Jessica Smetana, Kyle Rudolph and Aaron Banks as they relive their Notre Dame glory days and break down Saturday’s top-25 showdown between the Fighting Irish and Texas A&M Aggies. Presented by Drive & Shine Car Wash—don’t miss the action and insights from your favorite ND voices, live before kickoff! #sports #football #notredame

]]> 2982 no Can Notre Dame Bounce Back vs. Texas A&M? Jessica LIVE in South Bend! And Mike's THICC-SIX | Echoes On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana get you ready for one of the biggest games of the weekend: #8 Notre Dame vs. #16 Texas A&M. Jessica will be LIVE from South Bend on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, bringing you coverage and insights leading up to kickoff with special guests Kyle Rudolph and Aaron Banks. Be sure to tune in to the podcast and follow our social channels for updates as game day approaches. Before diving into the Aggies matchup, Mike and Jess look back at Notre Dame’s bye week following the tough loss to Miami. They also revisit Mike’s viral “THICC-SIX” moment from the Texas Tech game, share reactions to the Shane Gillis and Zach Bryan show at Notre Dame Stadium, and don’t worry ND fans, there’s plenty of beer at the stadium. Other highlights include: Why Syracuse’s coach made his team run wind sprints after beating UConn. Giving flowers to the NFL’s best safety, Kyle Hamilton. What the Irish must do to bounce back against Texas A&M. All that and more on this week’s episode of The Echoes! #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana get you ready for one of the biggest games of the weekend: #8 Notre Dame vs. #16 Texas A&M. Jessica will be LIVE from South Bend on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, bringing you coverage and insights leading up to kickoff with special guests Kyle Rudolph and Aaron Banks. Be sure to tune in to the podcast and follow our social channels for updates as game day approaches. Before diving into the Aggies matchup, Mike and Jess look back at Notre Dame’s bye week following the tough loss to Miami. They also revisit Mike’s viral “THICC-SIX” moment from the Texas Tech game, share reactions to the Shane Gillis and Zach Bryan show at Notre Dame Stadium, and don’t worry ND fans, there’s plenty of beer at the stadium. Other highlights include: Why Syracuse’s coach made his team run wind sprints after beating UConn. Giving flowers to the NFL’s best safety, Kyle Hamilton. What the Irish must do to bounce back against Texas A&M. All that and more on this week’s episode of The Echoes! #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana get you ready for one of the biggest games of the weekend: #8 Notre Dame vs. #16 Texas A&M.

Jessica will be LIVE from South Bend on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, bringing you coverage and insights leading up to kickoff with special guests Kyle Rudolph and Aaron Banks. Be sure to tune in to the podcast and follow our social channels for updates as game day approaches.

Before diving into the Aggies matchup, Mike and Jess look back at Notre Dame’s bye week following the tough loss to Miami. They also revisit Mike’s viral “THICC-SIX” moment from the Texas Tech game, share reactions to the Shane Gillis and Zach Bryan show at Notre Dame Stadium, and don’t worry ND fans, there’s plenty of beer at the stadium.

Other highlights include:

Why Syracuse’s coach made his team run wind sprints after beating UConn.

Giving flowers to the NFL’s best safety, Kyle Hamilton.

What the Irish must do to bounce back against Texas A&M.

All that and more on this week’s episode of The Echoes!

#sports #football #notredame

Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's

Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast

Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price.

]]> 3389 no Irish Fall at Miami. C.J. Carr Shines + Sonia Citron Breaks Record + Zbikowski returns? | The Echoes On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s heartbreaking road loss at Miami. The Irish started slow, rallied back in true Marcus Freeman fashion, but ultimately fell on a last-second Hurricanes field goal. Mike and Jess share their thoughts on C.J. Carr’s performance in a tough environment—where the first-year QB showed grit, made big plays, and proved he belongs. They also dive into what worked, what didn’t, and why Irish fans shouldn’t panic just yet. Jeremiyah Love will bounce back, the team has time to regroup, and eyes are already turning toward the big matchup with Texas A&M in two weeks. Plus, get the first details on our Echoes Live show in South Bend on Saturday, September 13th, featuring special guests while Mike is on assignment. As always, your questions drive the conversation—including whether Notre Dame has a defensive coordinator problem. Drop more in the comments and we’ll cover them in future shows. And it wouldn’t be The Echoes without some extra Irish news: Sonia Citron breaks a Caitlin Clark record in the WNBA, and former Irish safety Tom Zbikowski is teasing a fight with the Paul brothers. Could it happen? All that and more on this week’s episode of The Echoes! #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s heartbreaking road loss at Miami. The Irish started slow, rallied back in true Marcus Freeman fashion, but ultimately fell on a last-second Hurricanes field goal. Mike and Jess share their thoughts on C.J. Carr’s performance in a tough environment—where the first-year QB showed grit, made big plays, and proved he belongs. They also dive into what worked, what didn’t, and why Irish fans shouldn’t panic just yet. Jeremiyah Love will bounce back, the team has time to regroup, and eyes are already turning toward the big matchup with Texas A&M in two weeks. Plus, get the first details on our Echoes Live show in South Bend on Saturday, September 13th, featuring special guests while Mike is on assignment. As always, your questions drive the conversation—including whether Notre Dame has a defensive coordinator problem. Drop more in the comments and we’ll cover them in future shows. And it wouldn’t be The Echoes without some extra Irish news: Sonia Citron breaks a Caitlin Clark record in the WNBA, and former Irish safety Tom Zbikowski is teasing a fight with the Paul brothers. Could it happen? All that and more on this week’s episode of The Echoes! #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s heartbreaking road loss at Miami.

The Irish started slow, rallied back in true Marcus Freeman fashion, but ultimately fell on a last-second Hurricanes field goal. Mike and Jess share their thoughts on C.J. Carr’s performance in a tough environment—where the first-year QB showed grit, made big plays, and proved he belongs.

They also dive into what worked, what didn’t, and why Irish fans shouldn’t panic just yet. Jeremiyah Love will bounce back, the team has time to regroup, and eyes are already turning toward the big matchup with Texas A&M in two weeks. Plus, get the first details on our Echoes Live show in South Bend on Saturday, September 13th, featuring special guests while Mike is on assignment.

As always, your questions drive the conversation—including whether Notre Dame has a defensive coordinator problem. Drop more in the comments and we’ll cover them in future shows.

And it wouldn’t be The Echoes without some extra Irish news: Sonia Citron breaks a Caitlin Clark record in the WNBA, and former Irish safety Tom Zbikowski is teasing a fight with the Paul brothers. Could it happen?

All that and more on this week’s episode of The Echoes! #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price.

]]> 3870 no GAME WEEK! Notre Dame-Miami Predictions + New ND Logo, Irish in the NFL & advice to Freshmen On Episode 5 of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana dive into a jam-packed show as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare for their Sunday night primetime matchup against the Miami Hurricanes. The episode begins with some news off the field: Notre Dame unveiled a brand-new football logo. Mike and Jess debate the design, asking the important question — is the leprechaun running into the end zone as a running back, or taking it back for a pick-6? Either way, the logo has quickly become one of their favorites, and they break down why it perfectly fits the Irish brand. From there, it’s all about the big game. Notre Dame and Miami, two top-10 programs, are set to renew a rivalry that has been one of the most talked-about in college football since the 1980s and 90s. Mike and Jess provide context on the highs and lows of the rivalry, and why this year’s meeting could be one of the most impactful games of the season. Last week, Irish legend Ian Book joined the show and recalled how loud and chaotic Hard Rock Stadium was when he played there. Hurricanes fans loved hearing that (at least @ us next time!), but will the atmosphere be just as electric this weekend? Can Carson Beck and the Miami offense keep their momentum going against a disciplined Irish defense? And will Miami have an answer for Notre Dame’s physical, run-heavy attack? In addition to the rivalry preview, Mike and Jess also take a look at several Notre Dame alums making headlines in NFL training camps. From Riley Leonard’s development with the Colts in a crowded quarterback room to other Irish players making their case for roster spots, the crew gives insight into which names to keep an eye on as the preseason winds down. To close out the show, Mike and Jess give their official game predictions and best bets for Notre Dame vs. Miami. They also take a step back to reflect on their own days as students in South Bend, sharing some of their favorite college memories and offering advice to freshmen beginning their first year away from home. It’s another packed edition of The Echoes filled with nostalgia, analysis, and plenty of laughs as Notre Dame football gets set for one of its biggest games of the season. 📲 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation! Follow us: @theechoesndpod Find us everywhere 👉 https://www.flowcode.com/page/theechoes (00:10) INTRO (02:00) New ND logo! (5:45) Notre Dame-Miami preview (35:45) Irish in the NFL (46:31) Game predictions (47:50) Advice for freshman at ND #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO® Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On Episode 5 of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana dive into a jam-packed show as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare for their Sunday night primetime matchup against the Miami Hurricanes. The episode begins with some news off the field: Notre Dame unveiled a brand-new football logo. Mike and Jess debate the design, asking the important question — is the leprechaun running into the end zone as a running back, or taking it back for a pick-6? Either way, the logo has quickly become one of their favorites, and they break down why it perfectly fits the Irish brand. From there, it’s all about the big game. Notre Dame and Miami, two top-10 programs, are set to renew a rivalry that has been one of the most talked-about in college football since the 1980s and 90s. Mike and Jess provide context on the highs and lows of the rivalry, and why this year’s meeting could be one of the most impactful games of the season. Last week, Irish legend Ian Book joined the show and recalled how loud and chaotic Hard Rock Stadium was when he played there. Hurricanes fans loved hearing that (at least @ us next time!), but will the atmosphere be just as electric this weekend? Can Carson Beck and the Miami offense keep their momentum going against a disciplined Irish defense? And will Miami have an answer for Notre Dame’s physical, run-heavy attack? In addition to the rivalry preview, Mike and Jess also take a look at several Notre Dame alums making headlines in NFL training camps. From Riley Leonard’s development with the Colts in a crowded quarterback room to other Irish players making their case for roster spots, the crew gives insight into which names to keep an eye on as the preseason winds down. To close out the show, Mike and Jess give their official game predictions and best bets for Notre Dame vs. Miami. They also take a step back to reflect on their own days as students in South Bend, sharing some of their favorite college memories and offering advice to freshmen beginning their first year away from home. It’s another packed edition of The Echoes filled with nostalgia, analysis, and plenty of laughs as Notre Dame football gets set for one of its biggest games of the season. 📲 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation! Follow us: @theechoesndpod Find us everywhere 👉 https://www.flowcode.com/page/theechoes (00:10) INTRO (02:00) New ND logo! (5:45) Notre Dame-Miami preview (35:45) Irish in the NFL (46:31) Game predictions (47:50) Advice for freshman at ND #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO® Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25 On Episode 5 of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana dive into a jam-packed show as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare for their Sunday night primetime matchup against the Miami Hurricanes.

The episode begins with some news off the field: Notre Dame unveiled a brand-new football logo. Mike and Jess debate the design, asking the important question — is the leprechaun running into the end zone as a running back, or taking it back for a pick-6? Either way, the logo has quickly become one of their favorites, and they break down why it perfectly fits the Irish brand.

From there, it’s all about the big game. Notre Dame and Miami, two top-10 programs, are set to renew a rivalry that has been one of the most talked-about in college football since the 1980s and 90s. Mike and Jess provide context on the highs and lows of the rivalry, and why this year’s meeting could be one of the most impactful games of the season.

Last week, Irish legend Ian Book joined the show and recalled how loud and chaotic Hard Rock Stadium was when he played there. Hurricanes fans loved hearing that (at least @ us next time!), but will the atmosphere be just as electric this weekend?

Can Carson Beck and the Miami offense keep their momentum going against a disciplined Irish defense? And will Miami have an answer for Notre Dame’s physical, run-heavy attack?

In addition to the rivalry preview, Mike and Jess also take a look at several Notre Dame alums making headlines in NFL training camps. From Riley Leonard’s development with the Colts in a crowded quarterback room to other Irish players making their case for roster spots, the crew gives insight into which names to keep an eye on as the preseason winds down.

To close out the show, Mike and Jess give their official game predictions and best bets for Notre Dame vs. Miami. They also take a step back to reflect on their own days as students in South Bend, sharing some of their favorite college memories and offering advice to freshmen beginning their first year away from home.

It’s another packed edition of The Echoes filled with nostalgia, analysis, and plenty of laughs as Notre Dame football gets set for one of its biggest games of the season.

📲 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation! Follow us: @theechoesndpod

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(00:10) INTRO (02:00) New ND logo! (5:45) Notre Dame-Miami preview (35:45) Irish in the NFL (46:31) Game predictions (47:50) Advice for freshman at ND #sports #football #notredame Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO® Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25

]]> 3176 no Ian Book Joins The Show! ND Finally Names QB1, Big Ten Chaos, WNBA Rookie Race | The Echoes On the fourth episode of The Echoes, we start the show with breaking news! CJ Carr was named the starting quarterback for the Fighting Irish on Tuesday. We originally recorded on Monday, but quickly added our breakdown of Carr’s win over Kenny Minchey in the training camp battle. Was it the right decision by Marcus Freeman? Jessica Smetana and Mike Golic Jr. dive into it. The conversation then shifts to Michigan, as the NCAA announces sanctions against the Wolverines and former coach Jim Harbaugh. Mike and Jessica question the light punishment and argue Notre Dame should have its vacated wins restored. Jessica also calls out Michigan fans for defending the Conor Stallions sign-stealing scandal. Later, the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, Super Bowl champion Ian Book, joins the show. He shares his perspective on the QB battle, reflects on facing Miami, offers advice for Notre Dame’s young quarterbacks, and discusses what he missed by playing before the NIL era. Jessica wraps with a WNBA Rookie of the Year blind résumé between Paige Bueckers and Sonia Citron, while Mike salutes 10-time Notre Dame All-American Molly Huddle and recalls his own snack-fueled pregame rituals. The episode closes with a read-through of favorite YouTube comments — so don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation. Find us everywhere 👉 https://www.flowcode.com/page/theechoes Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO® Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the fourth episode of The Echoes, we start the show with breaking news! CJ Carr was named the starting quarterback for the Fighting Irish on Tuesday. We originally recorded on Monday, but quickly added our breakdown of Carr’s win over Kenny Minchey in the training camp battle. Was it the right decision by Marcus Freeman? Jessica Smetana and Mike Golic Jr. dive into it. The conversation then shifts to Michigan, as the NCAA announces sanctions against the Wolverines and former coach Jim Harbaugh. Mike and Jessica question the light punishment and argue Notre Dame should have its vacated wins restored. Jessica also calls out Michigan fans for defending the Conor Stallions sign-stealing scandal. Later, the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, Super Bowl champion Ian Book, joins the show. He shares his perspective on the QB battle, reflects on facing Miami, offers advice for Notre Dame’s young quarterbacks, and discusses what he missed by playing before the NIL era. Jessica wraps with a WNBA Rookie of the Year blind résumé between Paige Bueckers and Sonia Citron, while Mike salutes 10-time Notre Dame All-American Molly Huddle and recalls his own snack-fueled pregame rituals. The episode closes with a read-through of favorite YouTube comments — so don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation. Find us everywhere 👉 https://www.flowcode.com/page/theechoes Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO® Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25 On the fourth episode of The Echoes, we start the show with breaking news!

CJ Carr was named the starting quarterback for the Fighting Irish on Tuesday. We originally recorded on Monday, but quickly added our breakdown of Carr’s win over Kenny Minchey in the training camp battle. Was it the right decision by Marcus Freeman? Jessica Smetana and Mike Golic Jr. dive into it.

The conversation then shifts to Michigan, as the NCAA announces sanctions against the Wolverines and former coach Jim Harbaugh. Mike and Jessica question the light punishment and argue Notre Dame should have its vacated wins restored. Jessica also calls out Michigan fans for defending the Conor Stallions sign-stealing scandal.

Later, the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, Super Bowl champion Ian Book, joins the show. He shares his perspective on the QB battle, reflects on facing Miami, offers advice for Notre Dame’s young quarterbacks, and discusses what he missed by playing before the NIL era.

Jessica wraps with a WNBA Rookie of the Year blind résumé between Paige Bueckers and Sonia Citron, while Mike salutes 10-time Notre Dame All-American Molly Huddle and recalls his own snack-fueled pregame rituals.

The episode closes with a read-through of favorite YouTube comments — so don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation.

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Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO® Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25

]]> 3954 no Beer at Notre Dame, QB Battle Heats Up, Love for Jeremiyah, ND 5th in Coaches Poll | The Echoes On Episode 3 of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana start with a major development in South Bend—beer coolers are being moved into Notre Dame Stadium. Yes, really. Mike and Jess reminisce about pregaming, tailgating, and the realities of sneaking alcohol into the stands, including Mike’s own attempt at keeping pace with seasoned tailgaters. Later, the Irish are going green—but not against USC. Notre Dame will wear their iconic green jerseys on Oct. 4 vs. Boise State. Is that a missed opportunity with USC potentially falling off the schedule? The hosts also break down Notre Dame’s quarterback competition. CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey have had an inconsistent start to camp. Could the Irish run a two-QB system, or is there real concern that neither QB is ready? Breaking news hits mid-episode as the USA Today Coaches Poll is released. Notre Dame debuts at No. 5. Is it too high, too low, or just right? Then it’s time to show some love to Jeremiyah Love. Where does he rank among Notre Dame’s all-time greats? Mike even shares a throwback story about his admiration for former Irish running back Darius Walker. The Irish secondary is earning high praise in camp. Who's standing out, and who could be a breakout star this fall? The episode wraps up with an injury update on Charles Jagusah and praise for how Marcus Freeman handled the situation. And as always, we close with shoutouts to our fans in the stands and on social media. Drop a comment and we just might shout you out on the next episode. #NotreDame #GoIrish #CollegeFootball #TheEchoes #NotreDameFootball Find us everywhere here 👉 https://www.flowcode.com/page/theechoes Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On Episode 3 of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana start with a major development in South Bend—beer coolers are being moved into Notre Dame Stadium. Yes, really. Mike and Jess reminisce about pregaming, tailgating, and the realities of sneaking alcohol into the stands, including Mike’s own attempt at keeping pace with seasoned tailgaters. Later, the Irish are going green—but not against USC. Notre Dame will wear their iconic green jerseys on Oct. 4 vs. Boise State. Is that a missed opportunity with USC potentially falling off the schedule? The hosts also break down Notre Dame’s quarterback competition. CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey have had an inconsistent start to camp. Could the Irish run a two-QB system, or is there real concern that neither QB is ready? Breaking news hits mid-episode as the USA Today Coaches Poll is released. Notre Dame debuts at No. 5. Is it too high, too low, or just right? Then it’s time to show some love to Jeremiyah Love. Where does he rank among Notre Dame’s all-time greats? Mike even shares a throwback story about his admiration for former Irish running back Darius Walker. The Irish secondary is earning high praise in camp. Who's standing out, and who could be a breakout star this fall? The episode wraps up with an injury update on Charles Jagusah and praise for how Marcus Freeman handled the situation. And as always, we close with shoutouts to our fans in the stands and on social media. Drop a comment and we just might shout you out on the next episode. #NotreDame #GoIrish #CollegeFootball #TheEchoes #NotreDameFootball Find us everywhere here 👉 https://www.flowcode.com/page/theechoes On Episode 3 of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana start with a major development in South Bend—beer coolers are being moved into Notre Dame Stadium. Yes, really.

Mike and Jess reminisce about pregaming, tailgating, and the realities of sneaking alcohol into the stands, including Mike’s own attempt at keeping pace with seasoned tailgaters.

Later, the Irish are going green—but not against USC. Notre Dame will wear their iconic green jerseys on Oct. 4 vs. Boise State. Is that a missed opportunity with USC potentially falling off the schedule?

The hosts also break down Notre Dame’s quarterback competition. CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey have had an inconsistent start to camp. Could the Irish run a two-QB system, or is there real concern that neither QB is ready?

Breaking news hits mid-episode as the USA Today Coaches Poll is released. Notre Dame debuts at No. 5. Is it too high, too low, or just right?

Then it’s time to show some love to Jeremiyah Love. Where does he rank among Notre Dame’s all-time greats? Mike even shares a throwback story about his admiration for former Irish running back Darius Walker.

The Irish secondary is earning high praise in camp. Who's standing out, and who could be a breakout star this fall?

The episode wraps up with an injury update on Charles Jagusah and praise for how Marcus Freeman handled the situation. And as always, we close with shoutouts to our fans in the stands and on social media.

Drop a comment and we just might shout you out on the next episode.

#NotreDame #GoIrish #CollegeFootball #TheEchoes #NotreDameFootball

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]]> 3283 no Notre Dame Fall Camp Begins, USC Rivalry in Jeopardy, and 2027 QB Commit | The Echoes On this episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, helmets and shoulder pads are officially on as Notre Dame kicks off fall training camp. Mike shares stories from his days in South Bend and compares his experiences under Charlie Weis and Brian Kelly. The duo also breaks down which Irish players could break out on both sides of the ball this season, and which position group is under the most pressure heading into the fall. Later, Mike and Jess react to USC’s reluctance to commit to continuing the historic rivalry with Notre Dame. Despite comments from Lincoln Riley suggesting interest, the Trojans have yet to schedule the Irish moving forward, raising questions about one of college football’s most iconic matchups. The episode wraps up with a recruiting update as Notre Dame lands a commitment from 2027 four-star quarterback Teddy Jarrard out of Georgia—six months after the Irish defeated UGA in the Sugar Bowl. Mike reflects on his own recruiting journey and how the process has evolved over time. Plus, the show touches on Notre Dame-related stories in the WNBA and Premier Lacrosse League. New episodes of The Echoes drop every Tuesday throughout the season. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and follow @TheEchoesNDpod on all social platforms for highlights, bonus content, and more from Mike and Jessica. Find us everywhere here 👉 https://www.flowcode.com/page/theechoes Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On this episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, helmets and shoulder pads are officially on as Notre Dame kicks off fall training camp. Mike shares stories from his days in South Bend and compares his experiences under Charlie Weis and Brian Kelly. The duo also breaks down which Irish players could break out on both sides of the ball this season, and which position group is under the most pressure heading into the fall. Later, Mike and Jess react to USC’s reluctance to commit to continuing the historic rivalry with Notre Dame. Despite comments from Lincoln Riley suggesting interest, the Trojans have yet to schedule the Irish moving forward, raising questions about one of college football’s most iconic matchups. The episode wraps up with a recruiting update as Notre Dame lands a commitment from 2027 four-star quarterback Teddy Jarrard out of Georgia—six months after the Irish defeated UGA in the Sugar Bowl. Mike reflects on his own recruiting journey and how the process has evolved over time. Plus, the show touches on Notre Dame-related stories in the WNBA and Premier Lacrosse League. New episodes of The Echoes drop every Tuesday throughout the season. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and follow @TheEchoesNDpod on all social platforms for highlights, bonus content, and more from Mike and Jessica. Find us everywhere here 👉 https://www.flowcode.com/page/theechoes On this episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, helmets and shoulder pads are officially on as Notre Dame kicks off fall training camp. Mike shares stories from his days in South Bend and compares his experiences under Charlie Weis and Brian Kelly.


The duo also breaks down which Irish players could break out on both sides of the ball this season, and which position group is under the most pressure heading into the fall.


Later, Mike and Jess react to USC’s reluctance to commit to continuing the historic rivalry with Notre Dame. Despite comments from Lincoln Riley suggesting interest, the Trojans have yet to schedule the Irish moving forward, raising questions about one of college football’s most iconic matchups.


The episode wraps up with a recruiting update as Notre Dame lands a commitment from 2027 four-star quarterback Teddy Jarrard out of Georgia—six months after the Irish defeated UGA in the Sugar Bowl. Mike reflects on his own recruiting journey and how the process has evolved over time. Plus, the show touches on Notre Dame-related stories in the WNBA and Premier Lacrosse League.


New episodes of The Echoes drop every Tuesday throughout the season. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and follow @TheEchoesNDpod on all social platforms for highlights, bonus content, and more from Mike and Jessica.


Find us everywhere here 👉 https://www.flowcode.com/page/theechoes

]]> 3219 no Notre Dame 2025 Season Preview: Big Questions and Bold Predictions | The Echoes https://www.youtube.com/@TheEchoesNDpod On the debut episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, we dive into the expectations for Notre Dame as the Irish look to build on last season’s run to the national championship game. With Marcus Freeman entering his fourth full season as head coach, Mike and Jess discuss how far he can take this team, the biggest challenges ahead, and what defines success in South Bend this fall. The quarterback position is the biggest question mark heading into the season following Riley Leonard’s departure to the NFL. We break down CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey — their strengths, potential, and whether either can lead the Irish to the next level. Later, we take a closer look at Notre Dame’s win total of 10.5, examine the toughest matchups on a demanding schedule, and identify potential trap games. Plus, what kind of impact will Charles Jagusah’s injury have on the offensive line? We also talk recruiting, with the Irish boasting a top-five class for the 2026 cycle, full of high-level prospects and plenty of legacy names. To wrap it up, Mike and Jess offer their full-season predictions — including whether Notre Dame can meet the high expectations that continue to define the Freeman era. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 1 Jessica Smetana, Mike Golic Jr. On the debut episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, we dive into the expectations for Notre Dame as the Irish look to build on last season’s run to the national championship game. With Marcus Freeman entering his fourth full season as head coach, Mike and Jess discuss how far he can take this team, the biggest challenges ahead, and what defines success in South Bend this fall. The quarterback position is the biggest question mark heading into the season following Riley Leonard’s departure to the NFL. We break down CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey — their strengths, potential, and whether either can lead the Irish to the next level. Later, we take a closer look at Notre Dame’s win total of 10.5, examine the toughest matchups on a demanding schedule, and identify potential trap games. Plus, what kind of impact will Charles Jagusah’s injury have on the offensive line? We also talk recruiting, with the Irish boasting a top-five class for the 2026 cycle, full of high-level prospects and plenty of legacy names. To wrap it up, Mike and Jess offer their full-season predictions — including whether Notre Dame can meet the high expectations that continue to define the Freeman era. On the debut episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, we dive into the expectations for Notre Dame as the Irish look to build on last season’s run to the national championship game. With Marcus Freeman entering his fourth full season as head coach, Mike and Jess discuss how far he can take this team, the biggest challenges ahead, and what defines success in South Bend this fall. The quarterback position is the biggest question mark heading into the season following Riley Leonard’s departure to the NFL. We break down CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey — their strengths, potential, and whether either can lead the Irish to the next level. Later, we take a closer look at Notre Dame’s win total of 10.5, examine the toughest matchups on a demanding schedule, and identify potential trap games. Plus, what kind of impact will Charles Jagusah’s injury have on the offensive line? We also talk recruiting, with the Irish boasting a top-five class for the 2026 cycle, full of high-level prospects and plenty of legacy names. To wrap it up, Mike and Jess offer their full-season predictions — including whether Notre Dame can meet the high expectations that continue to define the Freeman era.

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