The Shamrock: A show about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (The Athletic )

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome John Walters to the show! The guys take a deep dive into Notre Dame football and its current position in the national landscape of college football. Brian Kelly has gone from someone who people thought wouldn't make it in South Bend to one of the best Notre Dame coaches of all time. Plus, why was the National Championship the least watched game in the BCS/CFP era? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna discuss Brian Kelly's media availability and recap a call with Notre Dame Head Trainer Rob Hunt. What's next for the Fighting Irish after a COVID outbreak has impacted the season? ND is on track to be back on the field on 10/10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fighting Irish are back on the field Saturday as 20 point favorites vs. a bad Florida State team. Former Notre Dame basketball player & host of 'The Huddle' on ACCN Jordan Cornette joins Pete & Matt. Will Notre Dame ever join the ACC in full? What should the Fighting Irish do with the trophy if they win the ACC Championship? Plus, Jordan shares his best Mike Brey story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna react to Notre Dame's 42-26 win over Florida State. The Fighting Irish looked great on offense but struggled a bit on the defensive side of the football. That said, the game never felt like it was in doubt. The guys take a look at the rest of the chaotic ACC. Plus, Brian Kelly gives two game balls to trainer Rob Hunt and Dr. Matt Leiszler for their tireless work and commitment to safety and health this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome former Notre Dame All-American Aaron Taylor to the show! Plus, the guys preview this weekend's matchup vs. Louisville. Is Ian Book the best QB during the Brian Kelly era? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna discuss Notre Dame's 12-7 win vs. Louisville. There is no doubt that this was about as ugly a win as you'll see in college football but in 2020 a win is a win. Pete has instant reaction from the press box while Matt shares his big picture takeaways from Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete & Matt welcon former Notre Dame offensive lineman & 1st round draft pick Mike McGlinchey joins the show. He talks about how he still connects with Notre Dame football, what he thinks of this year's offensive line unit & what it means to play football for The Fighting Irish. He also details his experience in the Super Bowl with the 49ers. Plus, the guys prep for Saturday's game vs. Pitt. Could this be a trap game?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Irish take care of business against Pitt, Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna break down everything from Notre Dame's 45-3 win. Thoughts on Brian Kelly's post game comments, Ian Book's performance, and the significance of this win.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Tirico joins Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna to discuss what it's like being the voice of Notre Dame football on NBC Sports. Tirico talks about doing the job in 2020, his chemistry with color commentator Tony Dungy & goes behind-the-scenes inside the football facility. Notre Dame vs. Clemson is less than 2 weeks away. Will this be the 1st of 2 matchups between the Irish & Tigers this season? Plus, a quick Georgia Tech preview & game predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna officially welcome you to Clemson week....without Trevor Lawrence. The guys discuss what this games means & how it has changed now that the best QB in the country will be on the sideline. Plus, quick takeaways from the Fighting Irish's 31-13 win over Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson, Matt Fortuna & Grace Raynor preview Notre Dame's biggest game of the season against the #1 team in the country. Do the Fighting Irish have an edge with Trevor Lawrence on the sideline? The guys make their official game predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna react to one of the best wins in Notre Dame history. It's the Irish's 1st win over a #1 team in 27 years. Ian Book stepped up and played an unbelievable football game. Briany Kelly gets the signature win he was looking for. Notre Dame is in the driver's seat to reach the ACC title game and a CFB Playoff appearance is now in the cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome ACC Network analyst & former Clemson offensive lineman Eric Maclain to the show. Tommy Rees called an outstanding game vs. Brent Venables and the Tigers defense. Should Notre Dame join the ACC full time? Plus, the guys preview & predict Saturday's matchup with Boston College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna react to Notre Dame's win vs. Boston College in Chestnut Hill. It's the Fighting Irish's 8th straight win in the series. Ian Book might have played the best statistical game of his career. An update on the CFB Playoff race. Plus, Brian Kelly wins his 100th game as Notre Dame head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome former Notre Dame RB & entrepreneur Mick Assaf to The Shamrock. Mick talks about his business venture 'Yoke' & how starting a business is like the game of football. Plus, he explains why his former teammates Ian Book & Kyren Williams are having so much success under new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome former Notre Dame lineman & ESPN Radio Host Mike Golic Jr. to the show! How impactful are the injuries to starting right guard Tommy Kraemer & center Jarrett Patterson? The Fighting Irish's depth will be tested vs. North Carolina on Friday. OC Tommy Rees & DC Clark Lea are having great seasons as play callers. What is the ceiling for this Notre Dame team? Plus, the guys preview Friday's game vs. North Carolina.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson, Matt Fortuna & special guest Brendan Marks discuss Notre Dame's 31-17 win vs. North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The Fighting Irish are now 9-0 with 2 regular season games left on the schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official! Notre Dame will play for the ACC title in Charlotte. It's the Fighting Irish's first conference championship game in the storied history of the program. The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna discuss how it happened & get into CFB Playoff scenarios. Plus, will Clark Lea leave Brian Kelly's staff to become the head coach at Vanderbilt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete & Matt welcome Notre Dame on NBC analyst Tony Dungy to The Shamrock! The Super Bowl Champion discusses what it has been like covering Notre Dame this season, grades the Fighting Irish coaching staff & gives his take on whether Notre Dame can beat Clemson again in the ACC title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna discuss Notre Dame's 45-21 win over Syracuse. Ian Book is Notre Dame's all-time winningest QB. The game was not perfect by any means but the FIghting Irish finish the regular season 10-0 & will have two weeks to prepare for the ACC title game vs. Clemson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete & Matt welcome Ian Williams to the show! The former Notre Dame defensive lineman gives insights on his Notre Dame experience & details how the Fighting Irish program has changed since his days in South Bend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark Lea is leaving Notre Dame to become the Vanderbilt Head Coach. How does his departure impact ND in the short and long term? Northwestern AD Jim Phillips will be the new ACC Commissioner. Plus, special Guest Tim Bourret joins this show. Tim, a Notre Dame graduate who spent nearly 40 years as Clemson's SID, gives his unique perspective on The Fighting Irish, Dabo Swinney, Trevor Lawrence, Ian Book & Saturday's ACC Championship game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna break down this weekend's ACC Championship from every angle. Can Notre Dame beat Clemson twice in the same season, this time with Trevor Lawrence on the field? If the Irish do win, does Ian Book become a Heisman finalist? The 10.5 point spread is an insult to Notre Dame. Plus, the guys get into some CFB Playoff scenarios & go through a shortlist of replacements for DC Clark Lea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna react to Notre Dame being selected for the College Football Playoff. Can the Fighting Irish pull off the upset against Alabama? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna set the stage for Notre Dame vs. Alabama on New Year's Day. If the Irish can pull the upset as a 20 point underdog, would it be the best win in program history? The Athletic's Aaron Suttles joins the show to talk about the game from the Alabama perspective and gives insight into how Nick Saban has transformed the Crimson Tide since the 2012 title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete and Matt are joined by former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chip Long to get more insight into what challenges the Alabama offense presents, how Ian Book has grown since 2018, and if elite QB's are necessary in college football to win a title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna look back at some memorable, and random, names in Notre Dame history. Plus, former long snapper Scott Daly joins the show to talk about his career at Notre Dame and professional journey in the NFL, XFL & AAF. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame suffers a blowout loss on the road at Michigan in a driving rainstorm. Was it the worst defeat of the Brian Kelly era? Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna react to a no-show by The Fighting Irish. Is Ian Book regressing? The defense gave up over 300 yards on the ground.  Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on your annual subscription: theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete welcomes Paul Burmeister, the voice of Notre Dame football, on to discuss the Irish's 16-14 loss to Stanford. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteSampson_ Follow Paul on Twitter: @PaulWBurmeister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna fire up their mics and recap the last 12 days in Notre Dame football. Mike Elston leaves ND for Michigan; who will replace him? Which areas of recruiting do the Irish need to improve in? Ed Orgeron to South Bend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by ESPN's Sarah Spain to talk about Notre Dame's new RB coach Deland McCullough and his amazing story. Plus, Pete and Matt discuss Notre Dame's defensive coordinator search and new staff hires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson is joined by former Notre Dame running back Mick Assaf, who is currently part of the Irish Players Club project. Mick explains the NIL/NFT opportunities and benefits for Notre Dame players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by the AP's Ralph Russo to discuss his recent interview with Marcus Freeman. What were some surprising takeaways from that conversation? What are some differences between cultures at Notre Dame and LSU? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna dive into the first day of spring practice under Marcus Freeman. Plus, Notre Dame men's basketball beats Rutgers to advance to the first round of the NCAA Tournament.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete and Matt discuss Notre Dame’s transfer portal activity, headlined by the game-changing addition of Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman. Plus, the guys discuss Irish opponent news and provide takeaways from the College Football Playoff. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteSampson_ Follow Matt on Twitter: @Matt_Fortuna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete and Matt answer questions in real-time from Shamrock fans and listeners on The Athletic app's Live Room feature. The guys serve up their thoughts to: What are some "let down spots" in Notre Dame's 2023 roster? Can Marcus Freeman and co. right last season's playing-down-to-the-level-of-competition foible? Could Tyler Buchner transfer from ND with the addition of Sam Hartman? Can the Irish be more proactive instead of reactive in their NIL pursuits? And much more. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteSampson_ Follow Matt on Twitter: @Matt_Fortuna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame play-by-play voice Tony Simeone joins The Shamrock after calling the Blue-Gold Game on Saturday to talk Sam Hartman, Marcus Freeman and getting to know the Irish staff behind the scenes. We also chat a little hoops after Simeone called the final two seasons of the Mike Brey era, looking ahead to Micah Shrewsberry and how the Irish basketball can reboot moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by John Walters, Notre Dame alum and Bubble Screen author, to recap the week that was in Fighting Irish football. Brian Kelly's post-game comments has a Seinfeld connection. Plus, the expectations of Drew Brees on the NBC/Peacock broadcast, and how Brian Kelly compares to great ND coaches of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete & Matt are joined by ESPN's Greg McElroy to do a deep dive into Notre Dame football after the first 2 weeks of the season. Greg was on the call for the FSU game and has studied the tape of Saturday's win vs. Toledo. Plus, will USC call Brian Kelly to fill the vacancy left behind by Clay Helton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna welcome in The Athletic's Jesse Temple to preview the Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game in Chicago. All eyes will be on QB Jack Coan as he takes on his former team. Will Wisconsin be able to throw the ball down the field? Can Notre Dame move the ball on the Badgers' defense? Plus, the guys make their predictions!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by The Athletic's Justin Williams to discuss Notre Dame's upcoming game against Cincinnati. Are Bearcats fans more interested in the Brian Kelly or Marcus Freeman storyline? Plus, what can the Irish expect from the Cincinnati defense? And game picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The atmosphere in Sanford Stadium was incredible and the game rose to the level of the environment. Notre Dame proved that it could hang with one of the best teams in the country, proving a lot of people wrong. The Irish committed 12 penalties, the most of the Brian Kelly era. Is Notre Dame closer to Georgia than Georgia is to Alabama? Are Notre Dame's playoff hopes alive? Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo code and save 40% off your first year. www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Cincinnati beat writer Justin Williams joins Pete & Matt to discuss what Notre Dame is getting with new defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Paul Burmeister joins Pete & Matt on the latest edition of The Shamrock. Paul talks about calling Notre Dame games & his role at NBC. He also shares his thoughts on Brian Kelly on & off-the-field in South Bend. Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman rank Brian Kelly the 3rd best coach in the country. Could Brian Kelly win a National Title at some of the other big time jobs in college football? Plus, spring practice starts this weekend! Subscribe to The Athletic for $1 a month for 6 months: www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins Matt Fortuna to give his perspective on 10-2 Notre Dame vs. 7-5 Iowa State. Are the Cyclones more motivated than The Fighting Irish? Get to know the opponent for ND's final game of the decade!   Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% by using www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna discuss the events leading up to and following Brian Kelly's departure from Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson is at Stanford Stadium reacting to Notre Dame's 45-24 win. It's the Irish's first win in Palo Alto in over a decade. The Athletic's Matt Fortuna gives his take on the team's performance. Notre Dame's defense made great adjustments and took over the game. The program is in good shape on the field and off the field with recruiting.   Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Clark Lea joins the show! He shares his thoughts on communicating with players during the COVID pandemic, his coaching philosophy & what it's like working for Brian Kelly. Plus, what will the defense look like in 2020? Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off: www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna recap a busy week on the Notre Dame beat as the Irish are just two weeks away from the first game week of the season. Brian Kelly has officially named team captains. Wisconsin transfer Jack Coan will be the first team QB. The Fighting Irish are ranked #9 in the preseason AP poll.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Shamrock, Pete talks to former Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn about the upcoming season for the Fighting Irish. What are reasonable expectations for Jack Coan? What has made Brian Kelly so consistent? Plus, Matt and Pete break down the season opener vs. Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna welcome on The Athletic's Andy Bitter to preview Notre Dame's trip to Lane Stadium to take on Virginia Tech. What kind of atmosphere is to be expected? Will Notre Dame be able to move the ball on the ground? Plus, unusual score predictions!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna review the Fighting Irish at the midway point of the 2021 season. Who is the breakout player of the season so far? Best play? Most important game the rest of the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by The Athletic's Antonio Morales to talk about the upcoming Notre Dame vs. USC matchup this Saturday in South Bend. What can we expect from the Trojans at the QB position? Does USC's front 7 pose a challenge for Notre Dame's run game?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by former ND offensive lineman and current game analyst Ryan Harris. They discuss the progress of Isaiah Foskey and why Ryan knew he'd have a monster year. Plus, what goes into midseason adjustments and why competition has elevated Jack Coan's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna react to the first CFP rankings of the season. Cincinnati comes in at #6 — what does that mean for the Irish? Plus, which advantages do Notre Dame have in recruiting? And game predictions as Navy travels to South Bend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by former Notre Dame WR Chris Finke to discuss his journey from walk-on to the NFL. Plus, Chris gives his thoughts on the 2021 season and wants to see the offense score 100 points against Virginia! Then, Pete and Matt preview the Irish's matchup vs. Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by ESPN/ABC's Tom Luginbill to discuss his impressions of the Irish last weekend against Virginia. Plus, can Notre Dame close the gap on the other top programs? And Tom's love for Joe Montana! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by former Irish player Tyler Plantz to discuss his journey to South Bend, what Notre Dame means to him and his family, and how he is still staying connected to the school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna react to the breaking news of Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame for LSU. How and why did this happen? Who are candidates to replace Kelly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson is joined by ESPN's Dan Orlovsky. He gives his take on Brian Kelly, Chip Long, Ian Book and the Fighting Irish's performance in the Camping World Bowl win vs. Iowa State. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna catch up remotely from South Bend & Chicago, respectively, during the pandemic. Sports have come to a stop but Jack Swarbrick is looking ahead to the 2020 season. Could college football games be played without fans? Plus, Notre Dame fan survey results.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete and Matt are at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville and have instant reaction to Notre Dame's 35-17 win. Was Ian Book's performance cause for concern? Why was this a game when no one expected it to be? Georgia week is approaching quickly, what do the Irish need to do to improve? Subscribe to The Athletic using this special link and receieve 40% off: the athletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna react to Saturday's game vs. Wake Forest being postponed due to COVID-19. Plus, former Fighting Irish QB Brady Quinn joins to show to discuss what he's seen so far in 2020 & how his Fox Big Noon crew has dealt with a couple postponements so far this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by The Athletic's NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler to discuss the Irish's interesting draft prospects. How much did Ian Book elevate his stock? Tommy Tremble's potential. Where do Aaron Banks and Robert Hainsey fit at the next level? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back after an early bye week for Notre Dame to discuss the state of the program. Pete has an update on the running back position. Matt takes a look at how future Notre Dame opponents fared over the weekend. The Irish have New Mexico this weekend but it's hard not to think about Notre Dame's trip to Athens, GA next week. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special link and receive 40% off. www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna react to The Fighting Irish's 40-7 win over BC at Notre Dame Stadium. ND finishes the season 7-0 at home. Ian Book has improved drastically since the beginning of the season. Will he be back as the starting QB in 2020? Where does Notre Dame stand compared to the top tier of college football? For a program that recruits nationally the fact that ND's assistants don't fly private is ridiculous. Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Matt Fortuna visits with Notre Dame graduate and ESQ Clothing founder Ge Wang in ESQ’s Chicago office. Ge took an unconventional path from South Bend into the fashion industry, and his ties to the university and the Irish football program run deep. Here, he talks about his journey while dishing on his favorite coaches and players to work with. And, of course, he and Matt talk about the state of the program as spring ball gets underway. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theshamrock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete & Matt are joined by The Athletic's Wisconsin beat reporter Jesse Temple to discuss new Notre Dame QB Jack Coan. Why is Coan leaving Wisconsin and what type of skillset is he bringing to South Bend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-Host of 'The Solid Verbal' Ty Hildenbrandt joins Pete & Matt to talk Notre Dame football. Could & should the program join the ACC full-time? The Athletic's Andy Staples penned a column to new ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips about how the conference needs to make it happen. The guys look at Brian Kelly's tenure in South Bend & project what happens next. Plus, how 'The Solid Verbal' became a popular CFB podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson is joined by 24/7 Sports' Director of Scouting Barton Simmons to go inside Fighting Irish Recruiting. Can Brian Kelly turn the Irish into a recruiting powerhouse like Clemson, Alabama and Georgia? Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theshamrock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson takes questions from The Athletic subscribers on what to watch for on Saturday against NC State. -Follow Pete on X/Twitter; @PeteSampson_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shamrock Live talked a little bit about Central Michigan and plenty about Ohio State. We also spend some time with subscribers wondering if college football would be ready for Notre Dame vs. LSU in the College Football Playoff. -Follow Pete on X/Twitter; @PeteSampson_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode of The Shamrock Live previews the big game from campus. What would a win mean for Marcus Freeman and Sam Hartman? And what are the biggest keys for the Irish to make a national statement? -Follow Pete on X/Twitter; @PeteSampson_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shamrock Live takes your questions on Notre Dame's ability to get its season back on track after the last-minute loss at Ohio State. The Irish offense got plenty of questions, particularly the passing game and Gerad Parker's willingness to lean into it. -Follow Pete on X/Twitter; @PeteSampson_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shamrock Live broadcasts from Louisville head of Notre Dame's latest Top 25 game in primetime. What can the Irish show on Saturday night that makes them a better bet against USC a week from now? Has the run game gone stale? And which lessons are Marcus Freeman learning on the job versus simply show who he is as a head coach? -Follow Pete on X/Twitter; @PeteSampson_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shamrock Live previews Notre Dame's showdown with USC and the pressure on offensive coordinator Gerad Parker to get the Irish right with Sam Hartman at the controls. We also touched on Notre Dame's change of leadership and what it might mean for Marcus Freeman. -Follow Pete on X/Twitter; @PeteSampson_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shamrock Live jumps into transfer rumors, staff updates and what the Irish can prove the rest of this season. -Follow Pete on X/Twitter; @PeteSampson_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shamrock Live returns to preview Notre Dame's trip to Clemson and what a win in (the other) Death Valley would mean for Marcus Freeman and the program. We also chat about the sign stealing controversy at Michigan and if that helps explain what happened during Notre Dame's trip to Ann Arbor four years ago. -Follow Pete on X/Twitter; @PeteSampson_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete & Matt discuss Notre Dame's 2021 QB room & project the the starters on the offensive line. Plus, what has new DC Marcus Freeman's impact been on the defense so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete & Matt discuss Tommy Rees & Marcus Freeman's spring football press availability. Brian Kelly's two young coordinators are changing Notre Dame's approach on the recruiting trail. Plus, can Jack Coan step in for Ian Book and keep The Fighting Irish offense rolling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete & Matt preview Notre Dame's spring game on Saturday. Brian Kelly spoke with the media on Thursday morning. Will this team go as far as the WRs take it? The guys predict which rounds Notre Dame prospects will land in the NFL Draft. Plus, CFB Playoff expansion is reportedly happening sooner rather than later. How does this impact Notre Dame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna have quick takeaways from the Fighting Irish's 52-0 win over BGSU then turn their attention to Saturday's matchup with USC. Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your annual subscription: www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna discuss how Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly has handled this offseason during a global pandemic. Compared to his colleagues across college football, Kelly's leadership his been exemplary. Plus, what will Notre Dame's schedule look like in 2020? Will the season be pushed to the spring? Subscribe to The Athletic to read Pete Sampson's full Q&A with Brian Kelly: www.theathletic.com/theshamrock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna update the status of the Notre Dame 2020 football season. As of today, the season kicks off in just more than 2 weeks vs. Duke. RB Chris Tyree is making noise in preseason camp and is a player to watch this season. Could he be the next Bryce Love? Plus, Notre Dame adds South Florida to the 2020 schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame scores late to beat Virginia Tech 21-20. Pete and Matt have instant reaction from Notre Dame Stadium. Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off an annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna look back at the last 10 years of Fighting Irish football to remember the best players, games and moments of the decade. Is Ian Book or DeShone Kizer the all-decade 1st team QB? Is Notre Dame's win at Oklahoma the best of the decade? Plus, some of the funniest moments while on the Notre Dame beat.  Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% off your annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna discuss Notre Dame's decision to cancel spring practice & the Blue-Gold Game due to the novel coronavirus. The NCAA has also suspended spring recruiting until April 15th at the earlies. How does this impact the program, especially new OC Tommy Rees? Plus, fall point spreads have been released. How does Notre Dame stack up against Clemson, Arkansas & Wisconsin? Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson is joined by former Notre Dame Lineman & Fighting Irish Radio Analyst Ryan Harris. Is Ian Book a Heisman candidate & how can this team perform better for the QB up front? The Athletic's Matt Fortuna reacts to the interview & gives his ND season predictions. Plus, a preview of this weekend's game vs. Duke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome ESPN's Tom Rinaldi to The Shamrock. Tom talks about starting his career in South Bend, his relationship with Brian Kelly, memories from Notre Dame in the 90's and what it will be like covering The Masters in November. Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off your first year: www.theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna recap Notre Dame's 27-13 win over Duke. The 1st half was rough, but the Fighting Irish played much better in the 2nd half. If tonight is Notre Dame's team all season, does Pete still think the Irish can beat Clemson? Top Performers: Michael Mayer, Chris Tyree & Kyren Williams. Plus, Brian Kelly gets a contract extension through 2024.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame is headed to Orlando to face Iowa State in the Camping World Bowl. Will the Irish be motivated? The Cyclones definitely will be. Notre Dame is a 3.5 point favorite. Plus, will there be any changes on the ND coaching staff this offseason?  Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on your annual subscription! www.theathletic.com/theshamrock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Fortuna joins Pete Sampson after Notre Dame's 30-27 win over rival USC. A 14 play 75 yard drive sealed the game for the Fighting Irish in the 4th quarter. Tony Jones Jr. delivered with 176 yards on 25 carries. Does Georgia's loss hurt Notre Dame's playoff hopes? Urban Meyer and James Franklin are on the shortlist to replace Clay Helton at USC. Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your annual subscription. theathletic.com/theshamrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Nick Baumgarder joins Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna to discuss the most passive aggressive rivalry in college football. Brian Kelly and Jim Harbaugh both have a lot riding on Saturday night's primetime matchup. What can Notre Dame learn from Michigan's 28-21 loss vs. Penn State? Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo link and save 40% your annual subscription: theathletic.com/theshamrock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna discuss the announcement that Notre Dame vs. FSU is a Sunday night primetime kickoff on ABC. There's a chance 6 games in 2021 end up in primetime. The guys dive into the schedule and discuss how The Fighting Irish will likely be favored in all but 1 game. Plus, Matt finally watched Ted Lasso. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2020 ACC schedule is released and Notre Dame is set play 6 teams from the conference including Clemson at home on November 7th. It should be no surprise that the Tigers have a bye week before the big time matchup. The Irish only have 2 true road games next season. Brian Kelly makes an appearance in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. Plus, former Fighting Irish players Mike McGlinchey & Sheldon Day are in Super Bowl LIV with the 49ers. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theatheltic.com/theshamrock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna react to a weird National Signing Day in South Bend. Fighting Irish Head Coach Brian Kelly didn't even take questions during what was a bizarre press conference. What can Notre Dame do to recruit like Alabama & Clemson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices