Third & Gold: Rocky Boiman diagnoses how Notre Dame's defense can improve

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from No. 24 Notre Dame's 56-30 victory over Purdue in Notre Dame Stadium. How did the Irish pull away from the Boilermakers? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates — all season long. Catch Football Never Sleeps live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Postgame Takeaways" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Bobby Brown (1995-99) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss ND's 0-2 start to the season, his level of concern for the Irish, his perspective of ND's pass defense, if he preferred to play against man or zone coverage, his faith in head coach Marcus Freeman, the first impressions of quarterback CJ Carr, his scouting report of 2027 WR target Julius Jones Jr., what he's seen from ND's receiving corps, the process of his oldest son choosing to attend Blair Academy in New Jersey, his experience in youth football coaching and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (33:34). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 💸Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what went wrong in Notre Dame's loss to Texas A&M, what’s next, and whether the Irish can still fight their way back into the College Football Playoff conversation. In this episode: Can Notre Dame’s offense carry the defense while coordinator Chris Ash finds the right formula? Which upcoming opponents pose the biggest challenges to the Irish defense? Where does Marcus Freeman go from here as head coach? Recruiting buzz and takeaways from a huge visit weekend Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from Notre Dame's 41-40 loss to Texas A&M in Notre Dame Stadium. How did the No. 16 Aggies manage to beat the No. 8 Irish? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates — all season long. Catch Football Never Sleeps live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Postgame Takeaways" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames

Former Notre Dame linebacker Rocky Boiman (1998-2001) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss Notre Dame's performance against Miami, his perspective of the Irish defense, how a new system impacts linebackers, what realistic improvement could look like against Texas A&M, the challenge of defending a mobile quarterback like A&M's Marcel Reed, the role of a captain after a loss, his evaluation of Notre Dame LB commit Ja'Kobe Clapper, Al Golden's debut as defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, Boiman's involvement with football and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (28:01). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 💸Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down No. 8 Notre Dame football's return from a bye week to prepare for a clash with No. 16 Texas A&M in Notre Dame Stadium. They'll evaluate who the Irish really are from expected improvement coming out of the season-opening loss to Miami to lingering concerns that could continue to be exposed. In this episode: • Takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference • Players who should rebound for the Irish • The biggest concerns about Notre Dame's team • What to expect from Texas A&M • The latest Notre Dame recruiting buzz Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first year of an annual subscription for just $52! One per week is more than half off the regular annual price. Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Trevor Ruhland (2015-19) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss ND's loss to Miami, how the Irish offensive line performed, the difficulty of communicating in a hostile environment, the play of QB CJ Carr, Ruhland's struggle and recovery from an eating disorder, his search for purpose after his playing career, undergoing a knee replacement at 27 years old, the support of his family and wife, feeling disconnected with former teammates, advice for others struggling and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (37:19). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews and updates — all season long. Read more about Trevor Ruhland's experience in a three-part series with Blue & Gold: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/news/former-notre-dame-trevor-ruhland-shares-struggle-with-eating-disorder/

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James map out Notre Dame's road to redemption after the Miami loss on Sunday night and answer the laundry list of questions, including yours. From the next steps in rookie QB CJ Carr’s development, to much-needed fixes in the trenches, to the puzzling under-usage of RB Jeremiyah Love — we’ve got you covered. In this episode: • How Notre Dame should maximize its early bye week • Why Texas A&M presents a very different challenge on Sept. 13 • Is Miami better than we thought? Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. Football Never Sleeps is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames

Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the biggest takeaways from Notre Dame's 27-24 loss at Miami on Sunday night. How did the No. 10 Hurricanes manage to beat the No. 6 Irish? Let them explain. Postgame Takeaways is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews, and camp updates — all season long. Want to watch "Postgame Takeaways" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Aaron Taylor (1990-93) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his interview with Notre Dame offensive line coach Joe Rudolph for his new Trench Life show, the influence Joe Moore still has at Notre Dame, his expectations for this Irish offensive line, the possible rotation of Sullivan Absher and Guerby Lambert at right guard, what to do when Charles Jagusah returns, why Anthonie Knapp stayed at left tackle, right tackle Aamil Wagner's physical improvement, the Miami rivalry, team captains on the offensive line and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (33:23). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/c/backpack 📌 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, interviews and updates — all season long. Watch Aaron Taylor's Trench Life interview with Joe Rudolph at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byneVfT1l1k