Football Never Sleeps: CJ Carr’s place in Notre Dame history, Brady Quinn’s take & recruiting buzz

The offseason debate about where Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr ranks among college football’s best entering the 2026 season will eventually give way to a bigger question: How will history remember him among the great Irish quarterbacks?  Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down Carr’s trajectory, the challenges of comparing Notre Dame QBs across different eras, and what former Irish star Brady Quinn thinks about Carr’s Heisman Trophy potential. They’ll also dive into the latest Notre Dame football recruiting news after another major official visit weekend and explain why elite coaching remains critical as the Irish stockpile talent. Topics include:• Where CJ Carr’s production could place him among Notre Dame’s all-time quarterbacks — and why context matters• Brady Quinn’s assessment of Carr and his Heisman Trophy outlook• Why elite coaching must match Notre Dame’s rising talent level• How opposing defensive coordinators could try to slow down the Irish offense in 2026• Notre Dame recruiting updates, Irish Invasion takeaways and the latest program buzz Plus, they answered a lot of questions live from viewers.   Subscribe to BlueandGold.com: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/ Preorder 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.