Episodes

  • Notre Dame beats Georgia Tech, 31-13

    Notre Dame beats Georgia Tech, 31-13
    Oct 20 2024
    Notre Dame improved to 6-1 with a convincing 31-13 win over Georgia Tech in Atlanta's Mercedes Benz-Stadium. Riley Leonard ran for two TDs and Al Golden's defense suffocated the Yellow Jackets' running game. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to recap the win and talk about what's next for Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish as they ready for Navy.
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    41 mins
  • Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech Preview with Shaun Crawford

    Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech Preview with Shaun Crawford
    Oct 16 2024
    No. 12 Notre Dame starts the second half of its season with a trip to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech. The Fighting Irish look to improve to 6-1, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview the contest and talk about the week that was, including breaking down how the Irish respond without Benjamin Morrison. Plus, former Irish captain Shaun Crawford joins the show for a fun interview going down memory lane of his recruitment, plus his thoughts on this year's squad.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Notre Dame Dominates Stanford 49-7

    Notre Dame Dominates Stanford 49-7
    Oct 13 2024
    Notre Dame dominated on both sides of the ball in its 49-7 win Saturday over Stanford, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about it on the latest live episode of The Independent. Marcus Freeman's team improves to 5-1 and now readies for a trip to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech. Have Riley Leonard and the offense turned a corner at just the right time?
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    51 mins
  • Notre Dame vs. Stanford preview with Mike Golic Jr.

    Notre Dame vs. Stanford preview with Mike Golic Jr.
    Oct 9 2024
    No. 11 Notre Dame readies for Stanford as the Fighting Irish come off an open date, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview the contest against the Cardinal. Plus, special guest Mike Golic Jr. joins the show to talk about Marcus Freeman's third year, the Irish offensive line and much more.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Notre Dame Bye Week with Paul Burmeister

    Notre Dame Bye Week with Paul Burmeister
    Oct 3 2024
    No. 14 Notre Dame enters the open date at 4-1 after beating Louisville. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here with another live episode of The Independent to preview the second half of the season for Marcus Freeman's squad. Plus, NBC's Paul Burmeister joins the show after calling Saturday's Fighting Irish game for Peacock.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Notre Dame defeats Louisville, 31-24

    Notre Dame defeats Louisville, 31-24
    Sep 29 2024
    No. 16 Notre Dame enters its open date at 4-1 after beating No. 15 Louisville, 31-24. QB Riley Leonard accounted for 3 total TDs and the two teams combined for four turnovers, culminating in a fourth-down stop from Al Golden's defense to clinch the win. What's this mean for Marcus Freeman's team moving forward? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it down on the latest episode of The Independent.
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    57 mins
  • Notre Dame vs. Louisville Preview with Mark Ennis

    Notre Dame vs. Louisville Preview with Mark Ennis
    Sep 25 2024
    No. 15 Notre Dame hosts No. 16 Louisville this Saturday as the Fighting Irish look to avenge last year's loss to the Cardinals. Can Marcus Freeman get the best of Jeff Brohm this time around? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson preview the contest with special guest Mark Ennis of ESPN Louisville.
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    48 mins
  • Notre Dame defeats Miami (OH) 28-3

    Notre Dame defeats Miami (OH) 28-3
    Sep 22 2024
    Notre Dame improved to 3-1 with a win over MAC opponent Miami (Ohio), and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about it. Riley Leonard threw his first TD pass of the season and Al Golden's defense locked down the RedHawks as the Fighting Irish look ahead to Louisville.
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    48 mins