Matt & Pete return to look back at the season that was for the Irish as well as discuss some of the sport altering news around Nick Saban retiring and the ensuing coach and player shuffle. Kalen DeBoer taking the Alabama job created the domino effect that spared Notre Dame but will other coaching moves impact the team. Plus, tune in for thoughts on where Mar ... Show More
Jul 31
Notre Dame has new alternate jerseys, a jersey patch and oh, by the way, camp starts next week
Fall camp is less than a week away, and the Notre Dame hype train rolls on. Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman sat with reporters last week to check in on where things stand as he readies for Year 5 in South Bend. Plus, some jersey news has fans talking, both good and bad. ... Show More
43m 42s
Jul 14
Brian Kelly joins the show to talk Notre Dame exit, Irish legacy, Marcus Freeman and more!
Former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly joins The Independent for this extended exclusive interview. Matt and Pete talk to the Irish’s all-time winningest coach about his Irish exit, the affection he still has for Notre Dame, why things didn’t work out at LSU, what could have be ... Show More
40 m
Jan 2025
Is Josh Allen Getting a Pass? + When did Notre Dame Become Cool?
It goes without saying that January is a high stakes time of year for the football world, and this year, that was more true than ever. The first 12-team College Football playoff brought us three compelling rounds, mirroring the NFL’s own longtime playoff tradition. We of course c ... Show More
34m 41s
Jul 2024
The Nick Saban Butterfly Effect & Big 12 alpha dog search + EA CFB 25 final countdown
How does one coach's decision affect over 400 people? Ari Wasserman, Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. explain how Nick Saban's retirement caused hundreds of staffers, coaches, analysts, and familes' lives to change. From Alabama to Nebraska Kearney and Washington to Fernandina Beach HS ... Show More
1h 26m