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Content creator and sports writer at blueandgold.com, part of the On3 Network. We cover Notre Dame sports with our focus on football and recruiting. Also co-host of WSBT's Gameday SportsBeat and Weekday SportsBeat, and Football Never Sleeps on YouTube.
Project with a purpose, O-lineman Charlie Thom accelerates his #NotreDame timeline
“I think it’s a very tight-knit brotherhood. We’re always hanging out with each other. And it’s not just like when we’re in the facility together." — Charlie Thom
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After surviving a stroke that ended his football career, Will Schweitzer faced an unexpected second chance. Instead of transferring to play again, he kept a promise he made in a hospital bed — to leave Notre Dame better than he found it.
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Suddenly, #NotreDame women’s basketball can dream big in March and create nightmares
Irish (20-9) take down 10th-ranked Louisville, 65-62, head into the ACC Tourney as a 5 seed and with a chance to raise their new ceiling even higher.
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Mike Mickens helped define #NotreDame’s big picture for new DBs coach Aaron Henry
“These guys are intrinsically motivated not to be just great football players, but to be great men. Some places, man, it’s just all ball." — Aaron Henry
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On3 Insider Pete Nakos joins the Third & Gold Podcast to break down college football’s emerging “blind transfer” trend, proposed NCAA penalties, Notre Dame’s place in the $40M-roster era and why Marcus Freeman’s NFL chatter isn’t fading anytime soon.
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Comfort in the uncomfortable: Freshman RB Jonaz Walton’s early #NotreDame evolution
“I went around to Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, all those. They have a similar feeling. It’s just like a big show, but at Notre Dame it’s just realistic." — Jonaz Walton
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#NotreDame WBB closes home slate showing who the Irish have become in win over Syracuse
"I think the experiences that we’ve had the chance to overcome throughout the season, like you’re seeing that toughness now." — ND coach Niele Ivey
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Chat transcript: Is there enough incentive for powers to continue to schedule #NotreDame?
Also dishing on 2027 quarterback recruiting, spring practice priorities, bold predictions for 2026, and more.
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Freshman TE Preston Fryzel sizes up his next steps at #NotreDame
Since arriving in mid-January as a 208-pound TE due to an illness, the freshman has been building up his body (222), his run-blocking skills and his rapport with QB CJ Carr.
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“Why not go in the portal and grab a five-star if you can? It’s allowed. I expected it. Both Mylan and Quincy, great guys, all learning the playbook together. Those are cool people. I’m happy they brought them in." — Devin Fitzgerald
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#NotreDame Football Live Chat rolls on through winter workouts. Join us this Thursday at noon ET at blueandgold.com. No wind sprints or heavy lifting -- or a paywall either. And the question portal is already open for early submissions:
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With the NFL Combine rolling out this week, Tyler James and I will go deep in breaking down Notre Dame Football's player development model on the latest Football Never Sleeps, Monday night at 7 ET on YouTube. Plus, we'll answer your questions live.
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From Jordan Prestwood’s cautionary tale to a star-powered 2026 portal class, #NotreDame football’s 47 modern era scholarship transfers tell the story of a program evolving with the times. And this latest wave might be the one that finally makes history.
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An early look-ahead to #NotreDame’s scrambled but promising big picture at O-line
Overview, All eyes on, Key position battle, Notable numbers, Personnel update
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An early look-ahead to #NotreDame’s ascending wide receiver position group
Overview, Keep an eye on, Key position battle, Personnel update ... and how all the key pieces might fit with some new looks.
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The twisty path and intriguing hypotheticals in kicker Spencer Porath’s transfer to #NotreDame
“I decided I wanted to pursue and apply as a student here, and so that’s kind of how things happened and just kind of went from there.” — Spencer Porath
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Real Talk, Real Edge: Why the Ash-Partridge reunion could elevate #NotreDame’s defense
"Me and Chris are way beyond where we have to be nice. We can have real conversations without an emotional barrier, come to a solution, and there’s no problem."
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KK Bransford finding her groove as #NotreDame WBB passes road test at Wake Forest
If the Irish are going to surge ahead of and at tournament time, this is a player to watch to complement All-American Hannah Hidalgo.
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Chat Transcript: How will CJ Carr and #NotreDame handle the emerging Heisman buzz?
Also dishing on ND's evolving NIL culture and player retention, transfer portal impact, QB recruiting philosophy and key questions heading into spring football practice.
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Transfer WR Quincy Porter brings patience, humility as he gets up to speed at #NotreDame
"I know it’s hard every day, but that’s what you sign up for. It’s football." — Quincy Porter
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#NotreDame Football Live Chat rolls on, but in a new time slot thru at least the end of April. So, join us at noon ET on THURSDAY at blueandgold.com for the next one. Still paywall-free, whining-free and gluten-free. And the question portal is already open:
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Six spring priorities that will shape #NotreDame football’s title push
The Irish will open spring with playoff expectations — and unresolved questions. Here are six priorities that could determine whether preseason hype becomes postseason reality.
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Bino Watters among the rising stars #NotreDame baseball is leaning on to ascend
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#NotreDame baseball ready to put its optimism, aggressive scheduling to the test
"Notre Dame and our ability to create NIL opportunities for our guys has gotten better every year that I’ve been here." — ND coach Shawn Stiffler
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Chat Transcript: What will become of the #NotreDame football walk-on?
Also ... Marcus Freeman’s evolution, CJ Carr’s importance to Notre Dame’s 2026 title hopes, spring roster questions, recruiting workarounds, and a deep dive into the Irish championship metrics.
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Improve your luck AND your football acumen simultaneously by joining in the next rendition of #NotreDame Football Live Chat, Wednesday at noon ET at blueandgold.com. All questions are welcome, early or live, as long as they're under 17 parts.
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The shifting art and science behind #NotreDame football’s freshman redshirting decisions
How Notre Dame balances redshirting freshmen, transfer portal depth, NIL realities, and NFL timelines — plus which 2026 newcomers could play early.
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Grab your leftover Super Bowl snacks or go buy some new ones, and join @TJamesND and me for the latest rendition of Football Never Sleeps, Monday night at 7 ET on YouTube. We'll be setting Notre Dame Football's spring agenda and taking your questions.
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Clarifying the status of impending #NotreDame coaching hires Aaron Henry and Brian Jean-Mary
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#NotreDame Football Live Chat transcript:
Is Notre Dame’s relationship with the ACC really repaired, or just improved optics?
Also dishing on coaching turnover, recruiting momentum and key spring storylines shaping the 2026 outlook for the Irish.
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