Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
Diving into the captivating past while contemplating the present and future of Notre Dame Football.
Episodes
Recorded live in South Bend, we take you inside a Notre Dame game day, from the traditions and tailgates to the sights, sounds, and stories around campus. Come along as old friends, new friends, and a little Irish history make their way toward kickoff.
In 1902, Notre Dame entered a showdown with Michigan as a massive underdog against the most dominant team in college football. On a field buried in mud, captain Lou Salmon delivered a remarkable two-way performance that helped turn a 23-0 loss into what Notre Dame called a “glorious defeat.” Before Rockne, the Gipper, and the Four Horsemen, there was Red Salmon, one of the men who helped show what Notre Dame football co...
Step into the early 1900s as Notre Dame Fighting Irish football continues to take shape. With the game evolving and competition growing, we spotlight the players and personalities who helped turn a young program into a rising force - mixing history, storytelling, and a little roster-building fun, just the way we like it on Onward to Victory!
Step back to the very beginning of Notre Dame football as we build an All-1880s/1890s team from the program’s formative years. In an era of short schedules, evolving rules, and true pioneers of the game, we highlight the players, leaders, and personalities who laid the foundation for everything that followed. It’s history, storytelling, and a little roster-building fun all rolled into one - just the way we like it on On...
In this episode of Onward to Victory, we explore Curly Lambeau’s time at Notre Dame during the pivotal 1918 season under Knute Rockne. Before he founded the Green Bay Packers, Lambeau was part of the foundation of a program still defining its identity. One of his touchdowns that season serves as a time capsule from the very beginning of the Rockne era. Enjoy, Irish fans!
Rockne: The Legend Lives On - Ep. 9: The Legacy (1931-Present)
Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.
Rockne: The Legend Lives On - Ep. 8: The Head Coach, Part Five (1930-1931)
Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.
Ep. 7: Rockne: The Head Coach, Part Four (1928-1929)
Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.
Ep. 6: Rockne: The Head Coach, Part Three (1925-1927)
Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.
In episode six, the head coach of Notre Dame's football team becomes a full-fledged, no-doubt-about-it...
Ep. 5: Rockne: The Head Coach, Part Two (1921-1924)
Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.
In episode five, while Notre Dame football is reeling from the sudden death of their first superstar, th...
Ep. 4: Rockne: The Head Coach, Part One (1918-1920)
Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.
In episode four, Rockne's first few seasons as head coach are examined, including his handling of his me...
Ep. 3: Rockne: Life After Graduation (1914-1918)
Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.
In episode three, Rockne's time spent at Notre Dame as an assistant coach is covered, as well as his time a...
Ep. 2: Rockne: The Student-Athlete (1910-1914)
Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.
In episode two, Rockne's time spent at Notre Dame as a student-athlete is covered, his various campus pursuit...
Ep. 1: The Norwegian and Immigrant (1880–1910)
Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.
In episode one, Rockne's childhood is covered, his discovery of various sports, and, ultimately, his e...
Join host Alex Painter today for part two of the Gipp miniseries! Picking up where part one left off, revel in George Gipp's incredible playing career, nonconformist attitude, and his ultimate, tragic, death just weeks after being named a First-Team All-American. You don't want to miss this one folks. Enjoy!
To celebrate Notre Dame's legendary George Gipp's 130th birth month - welcome to 'The Gipper: An Imperfect Masterpiece"! Join host Alex Painter for part one of this two-part series, as he aims to preserve the legacy of Notre Dame's greatest football player and give an authentic view of 'The Gipper', a man steeped in legend and lore.
For part one, Alex will dive into Gipp’s early years, from his roots in the Upper Peninsula to...
Hey, Irish fans! Do you ever pass by the Log Chapel on campus and wonder what's the deal? Are you curious how Notre Dame commemorates the founding of the university? Join host Alex Painter today to learn more about one of the oldest structures on the university grounds, one that tells the story of the College like no other! The Log Chapel is truly a glimpse into the earliest days of both Notre Dame and South Bend. Enjoy!
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Have you ever wondered what Notre Dame's very first football victory was like? As the team gears up for significant December football in 2024, it’s fascinating to look back to December 1888. That month not only marked their first-ever December game, but also their inaugural football win in program history.
Join host Alex Painter as he delves into the campus culture of 1888 and explores the historic game that started it all. T...
Welcome back to Onward to Victory! Today, host Alex Painter is joined by author Jim Lefebvre to talk about Notre Dame's famed Four Horsemen backfield. Lefebvre's award-winning work Loyal Sons: The Story of the Four Horsemen and Notre Dame Football's 1924 Champions remains the gold standard in Horsemen scholarship. Tune in to learn more about the Horsemen, their legacy, and the environment and happenstance which allowed them to...
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