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The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
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.
Episodes
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September 20, 2026 • 45 min
No. 3 Notre Dame beats Michigan State, 27-10, to improve to 3-0
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September 17, 2026 • 40 min
Notre Dame-Michigan State Preview: How will the Fighting Irish look in primetime vs. the Spartans?
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September 15, 2026 • 37 min
Final thoughts on Notre Dame-Rice and a lookahead to Michigan State
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September 13, 2026 • 47 min
Notre Dame shuts out Rice 52-0 in home opener. Marcus Freeman's never let up in dominant Irish win.
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September 10, 2026 • 51 min
Notre Dame-Rice Preview. Can the Fighting Irish avoid another Week 2 trap?
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September 9, 2026 • 35 min
The Aftermath: Notre Dame starts 1-0, Marcus Freeman gives personnel updates and more
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September 7, 2026 • 51 min
Notre Dame beats Wisconsin, 41-13, at Lambeau Field to open Marcus Freeman's fifth season
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September 3, 2026 • 45 min
Notre Dame-Wisconsin Preview. What kind of message will Marcus Freeman's Irish Send at Lambeau?
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September 1, 2026 • 52 min
Notre Dame 2026 Season Preview with Tim Murray: Will Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish Win it All?
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August 25, 2026 • 44 min
Notre Dame fall camp check-in, position battles to watch and more!
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