Football Never Sleeps: Can Notre Dame land Brayden Parks & keep its 2027 recruiting class rolling?

Can Notre Dame football continue its recruiting surge by landing four-star defensive tackle Brayden Parks? The Chicago-area standout, an Oregon and Notre Dame target, will announce his college decision on July 23, and Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what his commitment could mean for Marcus Freeman's already elite 2027 recruiting class. The show also examines the offseason development of Notre Dame stars CJ Carr and Leonard Moore, where Marcus Freeman ranks among college football's top coaches, and whether Brian Kelly's latest media tour changes the way Notre Dame fans view his legacy. Topics include: • Notre Dame vs. Oregon in the battle for Brayden Parks • Can Notre Dame climb to the No. 1 2027 recruiting class? • Marcus Freeman's place in ESPN's college football coach rankings • How CJ Carr and Leonard Moore elevated their games this offseason • Will Brian Kelly's latest comments reshape his Notre Dame narrative? Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Order Blue & Gold Illustrated's 2026 Notre Dame Football Preview magazine here: https://bluegoldonline.com/ Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will air Monday at 7 p.m. EDT. 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.