About this episode

Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson discuss various topics related to Notre Dame football, including the upcoming season and key players.

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 more. The Fighting Irish are three weeks away from kicking off the 2026 season at Lambeau Field vs. Wisconsin.

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