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August 24, 2026 • 44:07
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? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson
August 21, 2026 • 45:02
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 about her career path, the lessons
August 13, 2026 • 57:32
Live Notre Dame fan questions on 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, Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr and m
August 7, 2026 • 49:09
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 Marcus Freeman's squad begins cam
August 6, 2026 • 48:33
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 up for his fifth season leadi
August 1, 2026 • 43:28
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 things stand as he readies for Ye
July 14, 2026 • 1:22
Brian Kelly shares what has led Marcus Freeman to success at Notre Dame
Former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly talks about his former defensive coordinator's success as the current Irish head coach
July 14, 2026 • 40:01
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 his Irish exit, the affection he
July 13, 2026 • 0:28
A special guest joins the Independent
It's been a long time coming but former Notre Head Coach Brian Kelly joins the Independent on Tuesday, July 14th to look at what he's been up to, his past with the Irish and what's next.
July 1, 2026 • 56:15
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 incredibly high on the Fighting Ir