The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

Dusty Dvoracek joins the show to talk Notre Dame ground game and more

As Notre Dame turns the page from North Carolina to Stanford, ESPN’s Dusty Dvoracek joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson after calling Saturday’s Fighting Irish game in Ch

Notre Dame's run game comes to life versus UNC

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna break down Notre Dame's performance in a 37-26 victory over North Carolina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

Notre Dame-North Carolina preview: Can Marcus Freeman’s squad get the best of Bill Belichick’s?

 No. 3 Notre Dame readies for a trip to Chapel Hill to take on North Carolina and the ACC. As Marcus Freeman’s squad looks to get to 5-0, Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson lo

Notre Dame starts 4-0 & Yogi Roth joins the show! Plus, Quincy Porter is out for the year and more.

No. 3 Notre Dame is turning the page to October after dominating Purdue to complete a perfect opening month. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about that win

No. 3 Notre Dame dominates Purdue, 49-10, to complete perfect September

Notre Dame completed the Big Ten portion of its schedule in dominating fashion Saturday, winning at Purdue, 49-10, at Ross Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. CJ Carr thr

Notre Dame-Purdue Preview with NBC’s Paul Burmeister

No. 3 Notre Dame travels to West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday to take on in-state rival Purdue. Former Irish radio play-by-play man Paul Burmeister will be on the call fo

Final Thoughts on Notre Dame-Michigan State. Plus, Marcus Freeman worked at Texas Roadhouse?

No. 3 Notre Dame is 3-0 entering Saturday’s game at in-state rival Purdue. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to look at what the Fighting Irish did well and what the

No. 3 Notre Dame beats Michigan State, 27-10, to improve to 3-0

CJ Carr threw for 234 yards, Nolan James ran for 121, Micah Gilbert caught 8 passes for 170 yards and No. 3 Notre Dame took care of Michigan State, 27-10, on Saturday nig

Notre Dame-Michigan State Preview: How will the Fighting Irish look in primetime vs. the Spartans?

Notre Dame readies for its third game of the season, and its second in South Bend, Ind., as Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish take on Pat Fitzgerald and the Michigan

Final thoughts on Notre Dame-Rice and a lookahead to Michigan State

Notre Dame's home opener went according to plan, as Marcus Freeman's squad shut out Rice, 52-0. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to take one final look back at the

Notre Dame shuts out Rice 52-0 in home opener. Marcus Freeman's never let up in dominant Irish win.

Notre Dame dominated Rice, 52-0, to record its second shutout win of the Marcus Freeman era. CJ Carr and the Fighting Irish offense looked smooth, while Chris Ash's defen

Notre Dame-Rice Preview. Can the Fighting Irish avoid another Week 2 trap?

Notre Dame has a quick turnaround after putting away Wisconsin on Sunday night in Green Bay. While this Saturday’s home opener vs. Rice figures to be an easier test, the

The Aftermath: Notre Dame starts 1-0, Marcus Freeman gives personnel updates and more

Notre Dame is 1-0 after beating Wisconsin on Sunday at Lambeau Field. With Marcus Freeman addressing reporters on Tuesday, Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson dive in to the Fi

Notre Dame beats Wisconsin, 41-13, at Lambeau Field to open Marcus Freeman's fifth season

Notre Dame answered the bell in the second half Sunday to take care of Wisconsin, 41-13, at Green Bay's Lambeau Field. CJ Carr led the offense while the defense stifled t

Notre Dame-Wisconsin Preview. What kind of message will Marcus Freeman's Irish Send at Lambeau?

Finally, football! Notre Dame kicks off its 2026 revenge tour this Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin against the Badgers. The Fighting Irish are undefeated

Notre Dame 2026 Season Preview with Tim Murray: Will Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish Win it All?

It's Week 1! And it's time for Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to put their money where their mouths are. They are joined by friend of the pod Tim Murray for the 2026 Notre

Notre Dame fall camp check-in, position battles to watch and more!

It is almost Notre Dame game week, as Week 1 is right around the corner. How does Marcus Freeman's squad look as fall camp draws to a close? Who will back up QB CJ Carr?

New Notre Dame on NBC sideline reporter Caroline Pineda joins the show

NBC has a new sideline reporter for Notre Dame football, and it’s a familiar name to Fighting Irish fans. Caroline Pineda joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to talk abou

Live fan questions on Notre Dame camp and more

It's been a minute since we did this, and there is a ton to talk about. Join Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson LIVE on The Independent to talk all things Notre Dame football,

Who stands out for Notre Dame as fall practice is underway?

Notre Dame is two practices in, and the Fighting Irish are showing off their depth. Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are here to break down position battles and more, as Mar