The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

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

Notre Dame Fall Camp Preview. Plus, the USC Rivalry is Back and more!

You hear that sound? It's the smashing of the pads as fall camp gets underway this week at Notre Dame. Marcus Freeman addressed reporters about what to expect as he gears

Notre Dame has new alternate jerseys, a jersey patch and oh, by the way, camp starts next week

Fall camp is less than a week away, and the Notre Dame hype train rolls on. Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman sat with reporters last week to check in on where thi

Brian Kelly joins the show to talk Notre Dame exit, Irish legacy, Marcus Freeman and more!

Former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly joins The Independent for this extended exclusive interview. Matt and Pete talk to the Irish’s all-time winningest coach about hi

Notre Dame Fan Survey Recap: Why You Are So High on Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish in 2026

It's Fan Survey Time! Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to discuss the feedback Pete received from his annual Notre Dame Fan Survey on The Athletic. You are all incr

Notre Dame is No. 1 in ESPN’s Future Power Rankings with Adam Rittenberg

It’s been a good offseason for Notre Dame, and the vibes continue to be high as the Fighting Irish are ranked No. 1 in ESPN’s future power rankings. Adam Rittenberg, the

How much does Notre Dame's roster cost? Plus, Leonard Moore on CFB27 cover and more

We're less than 100 days from the start of the Notre Dame football season, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to catch you up on all of the Fighting Irish's offse

Notre Dame at ACC spring meetings. Why the Irish are in favor of a 24-team Playoff and more!

Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are back to talk all things Notre Dame. Pete has been in Amelia Island, Fla., all week for ACC spring meetings, where he met with Fighting I

Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring game recap, takeaways and more

The Notre Dame spring game was a thriller, with Irish kicker Spencer Porath hitting a field goal on the last play to give the Blue team a 41-40 win over the Gold team. Of

CJ Carr stars in Notre Dame Jersey Scrimmage, Blue-Gold Spring Game Preview, NFL Draft talk and more

Notre Dame held its annual spring jersey scrimmage this past Saturday, and CJ Carr stole the show. Just how good can Marcus Freeman's squad be in 2025? We'll find out mor