First & Gold: Notre Dame Football

The hype surrounding Notre Dame's 2026 season is impossible to ignore, but are we getting ahead of ourselves?

This week, we take a step back and examine the one trend Marcus Freeman must finally put behind him, September losses. Despite leading the Irish to incredible highs, Freeman owns a 9-5 record in games played during the opening month of the season, including several disappointing losses to teams Notre Dame was expected to...

This week on First & Gold, we break down the biggest storylines we'll be watching as Notre Dame begins preparations for the 2026 season. We dive into the enormous expectations surrounding CJ Carr as he takes the reins of the Irish offense in year two.

On the defensive side, we debate what could become one of the most intriguing position battles of camp: Christian Gray vs. Dallas Golden for the starting nickel spot.

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On this week's episode of "First & Gold," Pete and Clayton discuss Notre Dame's upcoming showdown with No. 16-ranked Army. With a defense playing as one of the best in the country and an offense that continues to gain confidence on a weekly basis, how will the Irish handle the different looks Army features on both sides of the ball?

Plus, following impressive victories over Georgetown and North Dakota, ND's men's basketball ...

On this week's episode of "First & Gold," the guys touch on Notre Dame's thumping of rival Florida State. Was this the blue and gold's best performance of the season from a collective team perspective?

Plus, with the latest edition of the CFP rankings out, where the Irish slotted at No. 9, are there any surprises to the field? Pete and Clayton break it all down, while discussing the start of the men's and women's basketball...

On this week's show, Pete and Clayton recap Notre Dame's victory over Georgia Tech, while highlighting some of the new wrinkles the Irish will see this weekend against the Naval Academy.

Will Al Golden's unit, which has been hampered by injury in recent weeks, be up to the task? Can the offense FINALLY give ND an early lead?

The fellas break it all down, so tune in NOW! Go Irish!

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On this week's show, Pete and Clayton discuss Notre Dame's upcoming matchup with the Yellow Jackets, and how ND's schedule looks a lot more challenging than it did at the start of the season, largely due to strong campaigns from Georgia Tech, Virginia, Army, and Navy.

Plus, the loss of Boubacar Traore last week was a huge blow to the Irish defense. Now without the services of star corner and presumptive first-round draft pick Be...

On this week's show, Pete and Clayton dish on how the bye week impacted the Fighting Irish. With major programs losing, including Alabama, Tennessee, USC, and Missouri, it's clear ND isn't the only flawed team in America. What does this mean for Notre Dame's playoff chances moving forward, assuming the Irish win out?

Plus, the loss of Boubacar Traore is devastating blow to the Irish defense. But with loads of talent on the depth...

On this week's show, Clayton Stohler dishes on Deuce Knight's, shall we say, interesting flip from Notre Dame to Auburn. What was the driving force behind the change and does it make sense?

Plus, the Irish offense continues to grow. After a sluggish start last week against Louisville, what should the blue and gold be focusing on during the bye week from an offensive standpoint?

Clay talks all this and much more. Trust us, yo...

On this week's show, Pete and Clayton break down Notre Dame's total domination of Purdue last weekend in West Lafayette. But despite the Irish offense finding the end zone on eight occasions -- largely due to their rushing attack -- are there signs the passing game is starting to develop?

Plus, after suffering more crucial injuries in the win over the Boilermakers -- including losing Jordan Bothelo and Ashton Craig for the seaso...

On this week's episode of "First & Gold," Clayton Stohler discusses the shocking NIU loss, while sharing his thoughts on how Marcus Freeman and Co. can truly right the ship moving forward. In a game where the Irish passing game was virtually non-existent, will the Irish coaching staff truly do what is needed to get back on track? Clay breaks this critical topic down and much more, so be sure to tune in!

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On this week's episode of "First & Gold," Pete and Clayton break down Notre Dame's gutsy season-opening victory against Texas A&M. While it wasn't always pretty, the Irish -- led by their elite defense and tough-minded quarterback -- got the job done. Looking ahead, beginning with the home opener against Northern Illinois, what improvements need to be made, particularly on the offensive side of the ball?

Plus, just two w...

On this week's show, Pete and Clayton give their thoughts on Notre Dame's jersey scrimmage, the final tuneup before the season-opener on Aug. 31 against Texas A&M. The guys also discuss the new-look offensive line, which features a major shakeup on the left side. What does this mean for the trip to College Station and beyond?

A breakdown of Notre Dame's October opponents is also on the docket, so you won't want to miss this ...

On the latest edition of "First and Gold," Pete Mulroy discusses the Irish losing out on highly-touted recruits in Dylan Robinson, Tanook Hines, and Derek Meadows. Plus, IT's Clayton Stohler rings in to break down ND's first two games of the season: Week 1 at what will be a raucous College Station for a meeting with Texas A&M, and the home opener one week later against Northern Illinois.

There's plenty of insight and opinio...