Brian Kelly is Back! Notre Dame Media Day, Another USC Mistake, Pretender or Contender? | ECHOES

Brian Kelly is Back! Notre Dame Media Day, Another USC Mistake, Pretender or Contender? | ECHOES

Notre Dame football is EVERYWHERE — and so is Brian Kelly. 🏈 Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down the Irish media blitz, Kelly's image rehab tour, and which college football 2025 contenders are the real deal on this week's episode of The Echoes. In This Episode: 🎙️ Marcus Freeman & The Irish Media Blitz Notre Dame football was all over the airwaves last week — First Take, ESPN Radio, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Stephen A. Smith Show. We break down what Marcus Freeman and CJ Carr had to say and why it matters for the upcoming season. Oh, and Michigan barely recruited CJ Carr. Wolverines can't get out of their own way. 🔄 Brian Kelly Is Back The polarizing former Notre Dame coach is making his own media rounds. We take a hard look at Kelly's image rehabilitation tour, why he left South Bend, how Baton Rouge went sideways, and what's actually next for him. 🏆 Pretender or Contender? "Will or Will Not!" We're taking stock of the college football 2025 landscape and putting the top programs on trial. Which teams with similar playoff odds as the Fighting Irish are for real — and which ones are frauds? 🎮 USC Football's Social Media Fail USC tried to ride the viral wave of the new Odyssey movie and it did not go well. We break down the cringe and take a look at if Notre Dame will ever join a conference. 💬 Drop a comment below — which team do you think can give the Irish a tough game this season? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Notre Dame football analysis, recruiting updates, and insider takes you won't hear anywhere else. #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #FightingIrish #MarcusFreeman #BrianKelly #CollegeFootball #USCFootball #NotreDamePodcast #CFB2025 #TheEchoes

Shamrock Series Uniforms Reaction, Nick Black of Under Armour Joins the Show, ND Top 5 players!

On this episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome Nick Black, Director of Design Footwear & Team Sports at Under Armour, to break down the story behind Notre Dame’s 2026 Shamrock Series uniforms. From the inspiration and historical details to the years of planning that went into every element, Nick shares how these special uniforms came to life. Before diving into the design process, Mike and Jess give their honest reactions to the new Shamrock Series look. Love them or hate them, one thing is certain: Notre Dame will be turning heads when they take on Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. Then, before Nick joins the show, Mike and Jess tackle the impossible task of ranking their Top 5 Notre Dame players heading into the season. Their lists might surprise you—but whose rankings are more shocking? Watch, then drop your own Top 5 in the comments. Finally, Nick Black joins the show to reveal the inspiration, history, and hidden details behind the Shamrock Series uniforms. Discover what makes this design unique and why it means so much to the Notre Dame and Under Armour teams. 👍 Do you love the Shamrock Series uniforms or would you change them? Let us know in the comments! #NotreDame #FightingIrish #ShamrockSeries #UnderArmour #MikeGolicJr #JessicaSmetana #TheEchoes #CollegeFootball #NDFootball #WisconsinVsNotreDame

Notre Dame's ELITE Recruiting Class, Golic's Top Offseason Wish, Mabrey Makes WNBA History | ECHOES

On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are back after a week off, and there’s plenty to discuss as Notre Dame’s recruiting momentum continues to build. Before diving into recruiting, Mike explains what the final weeks of summer look like for players before fall camp officially begins. With the season just around the corner, he shares what happens behind the scenes before the pads come on and preparations ramp up. Then it’s all about Notre Dame’s recruiting surge. Mike and Jess break down why the Irish continue to land elite talent—especially in the South—and what has made Marcus Freeman and his staff one of the hottest recruiting programs in college football. Notre Dame’s recruiting success has everyone excited, but Mike also reveals his biggest wish for the offseason. What does he want to see before Week 1? Let us know in the comments if you agree. The offseason hasn’t just been about recruiting. Mike and Jess also discuss the ongoing legal battles surrounding college athletics, including the proposed 5-for-5 eligibility rule and how it could impact Notre Dame across multiple sports, including football and women’s basketball. To wrap up the show, the conversation shifts to the WNBA, where former Notre Dame star Marina Mabrey made history by tying the league record with an incredible 53-point performance. Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL

Brady Quinn Joins the Show! CJ Carr, Notre Dame's Expectations & Parallels, Irish All-Americans

On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome legendary Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn to the show! As Mike points out early in the episode, there are plenty of similarities between Quinn's Notre Dame teams and the 2026 Fighting Irish squad—both carrying sky-high expectations heading into the season. Before Brady joins the show, Jess shares what it was like being in New York City as the Knicks captured their first NBA Championship in 53 years and how she celebrated the historic victory with her fiancé's family. The conversation then shifts to Phil Steele's Preseason All-American Team, which featured several Notre Dame standouts. Who earned the recognition, who got snubbed, and where did quarterback CJ Carr land among the nation's best? Mike and Jess catch up with Brady about life with his family this summer, what it was like playing under immense expectations during the Charlie Weis era, and the parallels he sees between those teams and Notre Dame's current roster. Brady also discusses which Fighting Irish wide receiver is poised for a breakout season, where CJ Carr can improve, how he ranks Carr among quarterbacks nationally, and what it was like being recruited to Notre Dame from Ohio State territory. Plus, Brady shares what makes South Bend so special during the summer, reflects on Notre Dame's rich quarterback tradition, tells the funniest Paul Hornung story you've ever heard, and gives his thoughts on the current state of the USC rivalry. Subscribe, rate, and review for more Notre Dame football coverage all season long. #sports #football #notredame #NFL

Notre Dame Spending Big NIL Money, Summer in South Bend, and College Football Drama | The Echoes

On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are back after a two-week hiatus with an action-packed show! Mike returns from Europe just as Notre Dame's freshman football players arrive on campus and the countdown to the season continues. Could incoming freshman quarterback Teddy Jarrard gain an early edge in the battle for the backup QB job? We break down the quarterback competition and Mike explains what makes summertime in South Bend so special. The college football offseason has also been filled with courtroom drama. We dive into some of the biggest stories in the sport, including whether Notre Dame is spending enough in the NIL era, Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction and eligibility situation, and the growing debate around a potential college football super league and salary cap. Even when we're talking litigation, we keep things fresh and fun on The Echoes. Unfortunately, while we were away, the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team fell to Princeton in the national championship game. Mike explains why Fighting Irish fans shouldn't panic and why the future remains bright for the program. Plus, could the Chicago Bears really end up moving to Hammond, Indiana? All that and more on The Echoes! #sports #football #notredame #NFL