The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 156

The Independent is the essential listen for fans of Fighting Irish football. Pete Sampson of the Athletic and Matt Fortuna of The Inside Zone are back to take you inside the Notre Dame program. With a combined 35 years + of experience on the ND beat, this twice weekly podcast has you covered for everything blue and gold.

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Notre Dame Football Spring Check-In with Tim Murray

Episode 93

Friday, April 4, 2025 • Duration 45:04

Matt & Pete are joined by Tim Murray to discuss Notre Dame's Spring Football latest news including the quarterback competition and Steve Angeli's place in it. What does Tim think of the QB battle between Steve Angeli, CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey? Tune in for the latest on Marcus Freeman's squad as well as thoughts on the biggest impact player to expect coming out of the transfer portal.

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Notre Dame Football Opens Spring Ball

Episode 92

Thursday, March 20, 2025 • Duration 43:31

Notre Dame kicked off spring football on Wednesday, and Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down Marcus Freeman’s fourth season in charge. How is the quarterback battle shaping up with Steve Angeli, CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey? How will players like Jeremiyah Love be used after a long season? How will Chris Ash and the rest of the new faces on staff fit in? One thing is for certain: It will be a spring like no other, after the longest Fighting Irish season ever.

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Orange Bowl Preview: Notre Dame vs. Penn State | College Football Playoff Semifinal

Episode 83

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 • Duration 37:41

Matt & Pete share the latest on the Fighting Irish heading into their semifinal matchup with Penn State on Thursday night. Tune in for injury updates on Jeremiyah Love and Abdul Carter, what Marcus Freeman shared with press this week as well as predictions for the matchup in South Florida. Can Riley Leonard take this game on his back like he did against Georgia? Will the defense get pressure on Drew Allar? Can Jadarian Price take over the workload if Love is not 100%.

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Previewing Notre Dame vs. Penn State with The Nittany Dispatch

Episode 82

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 55:48

Get ready for the 2025 Orange Bowl as Notre Dame faces Penn State for the chance to move on to the National Championship. Matt Fortuna & Pete Sampson join from The Independent and Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber from The Nittany Dispatch to give a preview of the upcoming semifinal. Find out what both sets of reporters think of the opposing team and how Riley Leonard, Drew Allar, Jeremiyah Love, Nick Singleton, Jadarian Price, Kaytron Allen, Abdul Carter and Xavier Watt will play in this massive game for both teams. Also, which coach has the edge between Marcus Freeman and James Franklin.

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Notre Dame wins the Sugar Bowl with 23-10 victory of Georgia | College Football Playoff

Episode 81

Friday, January 3, 2025 • Duration 01:23:47

Notre Dame punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff semifinal with an emphatic win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Marcus Freeman out-coached Kirby Smart throughout the entire game and the Irish made enough plays to hold the margin over the Bulldogs to earn the win. The Notre Dame defense stifled Georgia and Gunner Stockton all game long and Riley Leonard used his legs and his arm to give the Irish the lead. The 98-yard kick return by Jayden Harrison helped create the separation they needed to earn the win. Next, the Irish head to the Orange Bowl to face James Franklin and Penn State.

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SUGAR BOWL PREVIEW: Notre Dame vs. Georgia | College Football Playoff

Episode 80

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 • Duration 01:17:39

The Fighting Irish head to New Orleans to take on Georgia for the right to move on to the semfinal of the College Football Playoff. Tune in for thoughts from Matt, Pete and a host of fans who share their perspective before one of the biggest games for Notre Dame in the last decade. What has Marcus Freeman said in the lead up to the matchup and how will he match wits with Kirby Smart? Is Riley Leonard ready for the Bulldogs defense and Jeremiyah Love continue to break big runs against this vaunted defense? Is Gunner Stockton ready for the Irish defense and how will Al Golden look to disrupt the first time starter?

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Notre Dame beats Indiana 27-17 to win the first ever home College Football Playoff game

Episode 79

Saturday, December 21, 2024 • Duration 57:57

Notre Dame is on to the Sugar Bowl, as the Fighting Irish made quick work of Indiana in front of a raucous crowd in South Bend. Marcus Freeman's squad is now on an 11-game winning streak as it readies for Georgia on New Year's Day. Riley Leonard commanded the offense, Jeremiyah Love had a 98-yard TD run and Jordan Faison had an Irish season-high of 89 receiving yards as the defense made life miserable for the Hoosiers. Tune in to hear Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson recap it all.

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PREVIEW: Notre Dame vs. Indiana | College Football Playoff

Episode 78

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • Duration 56:22

The long awaited opening round home playoff game in South Bend is almost here and Pete, Matt, and Tim Murray are back to preview the matchup for the Irish with Indiana. Who will shine on the biggest stage for Notre Dame? It’s Riley Leonard opposite Kurtis Rourke, Marcus Freeman vs Curt Cignetti and Jeremiyah Love vs. the Hoosier defense.

Plus Marcus Freeman’s contract news out of South Bend, the atmosphere fans can expect in Notre Dame Stadium and predictions for the first round matchup.

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Notre Dame College Football Playoff Preview with Zach Osterman

Episode 77

Saturday, December 14, 2024 • Duration 45:13

Pete shares his first reaction to the College Football Playoff draw for the Irish as they will match up against Indiana in South Bend on Dec. 20th. What should Notre Dame fans expect from the Hoosiers and “Google Me” Curt Cignetti? Is Kurtis Rourke going to move the ball against the Irish defense? Will Riley Leonard have success against the Hoosier defense or is it Jeremiyah Love who will hurdle Indiana defenders on the way to victory. Plus, Pete shares what Marcus Freeman has been saying in the build up to the matchup.

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Notre Dame College Football Playoff ranking reaction & postseason early thoughts

Episode 76

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • Duration 45:48

Pete is joined by Tim Murray to discuss the latest College Football Playoff ranking and where they think the Irish will end up when the season is all said and done. Will Marcus Freeman’s team earn the coveted five seed setting them up for a favorable road to the semifinals or will they host an SEC powerhouse in an opening winter game in South Bend. Would Alabama coming to South Bend be a good matchup for Notre Dame and set them up for a memorable playoff run and what can the Irish expect from Riley Leonard and Jeremiyah Love when the games matter the most.

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