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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.

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00:50:22

Notre Dame beats Navy, 49-10

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/11/09

CJ Carr was nearly perfect, Jeremiyah Love was usual dominant self, six different players scored touchdowns and Notre Dame beat rival Navy in primetime, 49-10. Oh, and Chris Ash's defense passed the triple-option test with flying colors. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down the game and turn the page forward to Pitt, where Marcus Freeman's squad will face what should be its last real test of the regular season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for

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01:11:58

CFP Rankings Reaction, Notre Dame-Navy Preview plus...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Notre Dame is No. 10 in the first College Football Playoff selection committee rankings. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to react to those rankings and chart the Fighting Irish's path forward to a CFP spot. Plus, the guys break down Notre Dame's matchup against Navy on Saturday night. And they are joined by ESPN's and VSIN's Stormy Buonantony, who was the sideline reporter for Marcus Freeman and the Irish's win at Boston College. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

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00:46:06

Notre Dame beats Boston College, 25-10

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/11/02

It wasn't pretty, but it counts all the same. Notre Dame won its sixth straight game, winning the Holy War against Boston College, 25-10. CJ Carr finished just shy of 300 yards passing, Jeremiyah Love clinched the game (and went over 100 yards) with a long TD run and Adon Shuler, Tae Johnson and the Fighting Irish defense made big plays when it mattered most. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about what it all means for Marcus Freeman's program as it gets ready for a primetime home

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01:21:27

Boston College Preview, Brian Kelly fired and more....

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Notre Dame comes out of its open date and readies for a trip to Boston College for the Holy War, where the Catholic schools will play for the Frank Leahy Memorial Bowl. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview that game, plus to talk about the fallout of former Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly getting fired at LSU. And special guest David Teel of the Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press joins the show to talk all things ACC as Marcus Freeman's squad gears up for four games against ACC opponents

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01:00:46

Bye Week with Clark Lea & Tim Murray

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Notre Dame has an open date, but that doesn't mean that the news slows down for Marcus Freeman's squad. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to catch you up on all things Fighting Irish. First, they welcome in VSIN's Tim Murray, who talks Jeremiyah Love's Heisman Trophy chances and much more. Then, former Irish DC Clark Lea, now the head coach at Vanderbilt, joins the show to talk about the Commodores' rise as they host "College GameDay" behind Heisman candidate QB Diego Pavia. Hosted by

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00:57:10

Postgame Reaction: Notre Dame beats USC, 34-24

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Notre Dame won a memorable — and potentially final — contest against arch rival USC, 34-24. The Jeweled Shillelagh stays with Marcus Freeman and company in South Bend. The Fighting Irish head into the bye week with a ton of momentum, behind a monumental performance from star RB Jeremiyah Love and gutsy play from a secondary led by Christian Gray and Adon Shuler. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down live from Notre Dame Stadium! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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01:29:39

Notre Dame vs. USC Preview, plus special guest Bruce...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/10/15

No. 13 Notre Dame readies for its annual rivalry game against No. 20 USC on Saturday night, perhaps for the final time. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down the Marcus Freeman vs. Lincoln Riley matchup, and to discuss the future of the series. Plus, FOX Sports' and The Athletic's Bruce Feldman joins the show to talk more about the series, and what he sees out of Fighting Irish QB CJ Carr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our

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00:56:54

Notre Dame beats NC State, 36-7

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Notre Dame improved to 4-2 with a 36-7 win over NC State. Marcus Freeman's squad continued its trend of dominating second halves, with Chris Ash's defense playing a leading role. CJ Carr eclipsed the 300-yard passing mark once again, this time with two 100-yard receivers in tight end Eli Raridon and captain Will Pauling. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down the action and look ahead to next week's rivalry game against USC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

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01:03:27

NC State at Notre Dame preview, plus special guest...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Notre Dame reaches the halfway point of its regular season this week when it takes on NC State. Can Marcus Freeman's squad improve to 4-2? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down. Plus, former Fighting Irish captain Joe Schmidt joins the show to break down the Irish's defense so far this season. Bring your questions and let's talk some ball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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00:47:30

Notre Dame beats Boise State, 28-7

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Notre Dame improved to 3-2 this season with a workmanlike 28-7 victory over the visitors from Boise State. Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish have some momentum as they ready for next week's game against NC State, while Chris Ash's defense looks like it may have turned the corner. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down after another strong outing from CJ Carr, Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price and Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about

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01:15:53

Brady Quinn joins the show, plus a Notre Dame-Boise...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Brady Quinn joins The Independent to talk about Notre Dame's season and his appreciation of QB CJ Carr. Plus, Matt and Pete preview Notre Dame's matchup with Boise State on Saturday, a battle of two teams from last year's College Football Playoff. How can Marcus Freeman's team build off its 56-13 win at Arkansas? Can Chris Ash's defense continue to improve? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:54:36

Notre Dame beats Arkansas, 56-13

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/09/28

Notre Dame notched a huge win in SEC country, dominating Arkansas from start to finish in a 56-13 triumph to get to 2-2. Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish appear to be headed in the right direction, and Chris Ash's defense took a big step forward. CJ Carr, Jeremiyah Love and the Irish offense, meanwhile, look unstoppable. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down what it al means. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of

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01:13:59

Notre Dame at Arkansas Preview, plus special guest...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Notre Dame looks to get back to .500 this week as it travels to SEC country to face Arkansas in a game with big-time stakes for both programs. How will Marcus Freeman's program handle the environment? How will Chris Ash's defense step up to the challenge? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to discuss that and more. Plus, NBC Sports' Joshua Perry joins the show to share his insights from playing for Chris Ash at Ohio State, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:56:47

Postgame reaction: Notre Dame beats Purdue, 56-30

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/09/21

Notre Dame got its first win of the season, beating Purdue, 56-30. What does this mean for Marcus Freeman's squad moving forward? How will Chris Ash's defense fare next week at Arkansas? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break down all of that and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:25:26

Purdue vs. Notre Dame preview | special guest Ivan...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Notre Dame goes for its first win of the season Saturday as it hosts in-state rival Purdue. Can Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish take out their frustrations against the Boilermakers again, like they did last season? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview that game and much more. Plus, special guest Ivan Maisel joins the show to talk about his new book: "American Coach: The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Legend Frank Leahy." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

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01:08:26

Notre Dame loses to Texas A&M, falls to 0-2

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/09/14

Notre Dame is 0-2 after losing a heartbearker to Texas A&M, 41-40. How will Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish respond? What's up with Chris Ash's defense? Can CJ Carr dig the offense out of this hole? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down with a live episode.

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01:07:06

Texas A&M-Notre Dame Preview, plus special guest...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Notre Dame returns from its bye week with a showdown against Texas A&M. Can Marcus Freeman and Co. make it two in a row against Mike Elko and the Aggies? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down. Plus, team chaplain Father Nate Wills joins the show to talk about his new book, "Pray Like a Champion Today."

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00:46:05

The Independent Bye Week Edition with Mike Golic Jr.

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/09/04

As Notre Dame turns the page from its season-opening loss at Miami, Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson of The Independent take a look at what went right, what went wrong, and how that all will affect the Fighting Irish come next week against Texas A&M. Plus, former Irish offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. joins the show to share his insights into what really goes down in the trenches.

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01:02:49

Notre Dame falls to Miami, 27-24, in the season opener

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Convicts 1, Catholics 0. That's the scoreboard after Notre Dame fell to Miami in a 27-24 contest at Hard Rock Stadium that came down to the final minute. How did CJ Carr perform in his debut? How did defensive coordinator Chris Ash look? And where do Marcus Freeman and his Fighting Irish program turn to now with a huge game against Texas A&M on-deck? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down and take your questions on the postgame live edition of The Independent.

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01:05:33

Notre Dame at Miami Game Preview, Fighting Irish...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Football is back! And Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to preview Notre Dame's 2025 season and much more. Submit your questions for those two and special guest Tim Murray here as the trio previews Marcus Freeman's squad's game this weekend at Miami and much more!

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