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Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

Blue & Gold Illustrated
Notre Dame Football
Notre Dame
Marcus Freeman
Recruiting
College Football Playoff
CJ Carr
Transfer Portal
Miami
College Football
Texas A&M
College Football Recruiting
Jeremiah Love
National Championship
2026 Recruiting Class
USC
Chris Ash
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Ohio State
Steve Angeli
Kenny Minchie

Podcast content covering Notre Dame football, recruiting and basketball.

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More details about ZenAI: bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_bandg In a weekly YouTube live show at Blue & Gold, recruiting writers Mike Singer and Kyle Kelly give the latest on Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See http... more

More details about ZenAI: bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_bandg In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting. Hosted by Simplecast, ... more

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More details about ZenAI: bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_bandg In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting. Hosted by Simplecast, ... more

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Julius Jones Jr.
Five-star running/athletic prospect
Notre Dame recruit
Episode: Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame is RED HOT on the recruiting trail | Five-star trending Irish?
Andre Jones
Four-star safety, brother of Julius Jones Jr.
Notre Dame recruit
Episode: Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame is RED HOT on the recruiting trail | Five-star trending Irish?
Shagun Alexander
Five-star defensive lineman, recruit from Rabin Gap
Notre Dame recruiting target (prospect)
Episode: Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame is RED HOT on the recruiting trail | Five-star trending Irish?
Tim For
Former high school coach, former college coach, scouting consultant
Tim For & Associates (scouting network)
Episode: Pod Like A Champion: Brady Quinn’s BOLD statement about CJ Carr, details on QB2 battle, MORE
Tom Zabikowski
David Fulleruncho's head coach discussed in interview
St. Patrick/Chicago area
Episode: Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame recruiting is on FIRE | Elite Chicago recruits trending ND
David Fulleruncho
Notre Dame recruiting target featured in a interview
Notre Dame prospects
Episode: Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame recruiting is on FIRE | Elite Chicago recruits trending ND
Braden Parks
Chicago-area defensive lineman recruit mentioned in interviews
Notre Dame recruiting targets
Episode: Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame recruiting is on FIRE | Elite Chicago recruits trending ND
Tom Lemming
Chicago recruiting media titan who was involved in a photo shoot segment and discussed recruiting
Recruiting media industry
Episode: Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame recruiting is on FIRE | Elite Chicago recruits trending ND
Chris Lowe
Senior National College Football Writer
On3 / ESPN, former ESPN Senior Writer
Episode: Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame quarterback INTEL | Exclusive insight on Marcus Freeman

Hosts

Mike Singer
Host of Blue & Gold Illustrated Notre Dame football and recruiting coverage; frequent coverage across football and recruiting shows
Eric Hansen
Co-host of Notre Dame Football Show; Notre Dame football writer with broad beat coverage
Tyler Horka
Co-host; Notre Dame football writer; on-site practice observations

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 708 ratings
  • Dude and Bro

    Too many Bros and Dudes. Needs a some speaking lessons. Eye eye repeatly

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    beefbag1
    United States6 months ago
  • Good, but eye eye

    Good, been listening for years but I skip the episodes where the one knowledgeable and good guy keeps saying "eye eye" as sentence pauses. Maybe it only drives me crazy.... can't not hear it

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mishawaka kwk
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very disrespectful of listeners

    They meander, sound high half the time and do little preparation. Horka talks about himself like anyone cares about him. Listen to locked on to get a sense of the alternative. Hopefully with new owners they’ll get someone professional.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ScottyVa201
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best in the biz

    Been listening to B&G and other competing pods for ~5 years. I most look forward to BGI b/c of it’s balanced coverage with recruiting, coach, player and analyst takes, unpretentious guys in Mike S, Gools, Tim, Tyler, Kyle and Jack. Beat writers are prodigious, good personalities and rapport. Like ☘️ fb, future’s looking bright.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuburbanAchiever
    United Statesa year ago
  • Condescending

    Way too condescending.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Shallower. Skjdjdkdjll
    United Statesa year ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pod Like A Champion: Brady Quinn’s BOLD statement about CJ Carr, details on QB2 battle, MORE
Q: What role does Teddy Girard play in the short and long term for Notre Dame's QB room?
Girard is viewed as a significant wildcard who, due to his earlier reclass and continued development, could contribute immediately for 2026 and beyond if he maintains the growth and processes instilled by the QB staff.
Pod Like A Champion: Brady Quinn’s BOLD statement about CJ Carr, details on QB2 battle, MORE
Q: How do you view the backup quarterback situation and the path to QB2 this season?
The hosts and Tim For agree that Grubbs and Gerard bring different strengths; Grubbs has more on-field poise and production, while Gerard offers a higher ceiling but less experience. They see the competition as three-way, with reps split to allow side-by-side evaluation and to build chemistry with receivers.
Pod Like A Champion: Brady Quinn’s BOLD statement about CJ Carr, details on QB2 battle, MORE
Q: What was your initial reaction to Brady Quinn's quote about CJ Carr?
We discussed that Brady's take is influential given his proximity to the Notre Dame program, but we balanced it with skepticism about whether Carr has proven it on the biggest stages yet. The consensus is that he has the tools and potential, but real validation will come in big-game environments.
Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame quarterback INTEL | Exclusive insight on Marcus Freeman
Q: Chris, tell me about your interview with Marcus Freeman. What were your biggest takeaways from being in there with him?
Lowe notes Freeman's settled demeanor, gratitude for the job, and strong focus on building Notre Dame by leveraging tradition while expanding the roster with high school talent and key relationships; he also highlights Freeman's awareness of past national titles and the importance of recruiting as a core method for sustained success.
Notre Dame 6-pack: Two more years of CJ Carr? Running back rotation, roster update, MORE
Q: Do you think CJ Carr could have two more seasons?
If he has a fantastic season, it's likely he will leave for the NFL, despite what is anticipated about the upcoming draft class.

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This show focuses on Notre Dame football, with a strong emphasis on recruiting, practice analysis, depth charts, and roster development. Across episodes, listeners get insider takes from on-site reporters, recruiting analysts, and former players, often blending film-style observations with practical implications for the upcoming seasons. A standout is the mix of inside information, practical coaching perspectives, and engaging banter among a core group of Notre Dame insiders, which makes it especially useful for fans who crave context on roster decisions, staff moves, and recruiting strategy. The format frequently includes rapid-fire segments, live practice observations, and timely updates tied to visits, spring practice, and transfer dynam... more

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1. Julius Jones Jr.
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3. Shagun Alexander
4. Tim For
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7. Braden Parks
8. Tom Lemming

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