Football Never Sleeps: Can Notre Dame football “Leave No Doubt” in 2026?

from Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James · host Eric Hansen, Tyler James

In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss if Notre Dame can start proving its "Leave No Doubt" manta right this spring. Topics include: • What the Irish can do this spring to lay groundwork for high expectations • Which weaknesses from the 2025 season still need fixing • 10 Notre Dame players who need a major spring surge • Early impressions of new Irish linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary • What we learned from recent interviews with Notre Dame’s defensive newcomers • The latest Notre Dame recruiting intel and buzz Plus, they answered questions live from viewers. Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@HansenAndJames 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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Notre Dame football enters the 2026 season with a clear challenge from head coach Marcus Freeman: Leave No Doubt. With spring practice approaching, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down whether the Irish roster — including key returning stars, impactful transfers and intriguing freshmen — actually has the pieces to meet that standard. In this live episode of Football Never Sleeps, the guys analyze Notre Dame’s roster evolution, coaching changes and the biggest questions facing the Irish as they prepare for spring football in South Bend.