The Independent is the essential listen for fans of Fighting Irish football. Pete Sampson of the Athletic and Matt Fortuna of The Inside Zone are back to take y...
Notre Dame beats Indiana 27-17 to win the first ever home College Football Playoff game
Notre Dame is on to the Sugar Bowl, as the Fighting Irish made quick work of Indiana in front of a raucous crowd in South Bend. Marcus Freeman's squad is now on an 11-game winning streak as it readies for Georgia on New Year's Day. Riley Leonard commanded the offense, Jeremiyah Love had a 98-yard TD run and Jordan Faison had an Irish season-high of 89 receiving yards as the defense made life miserable for the Hoosiers. Tune in to hear Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson recap it all.
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PREVIEW: Notre Dame vs. Indiana | College Football Playoff
The long awaited opening round home playoff game in South Bend is almost here and Pete, Matt, and Tim Murray are back to preview the matchup for the Irish with Indiana. Who will shine on the biggest stage for Notre Dame? It’s Riley Leonard opposite Kurtis Rourke, Marcus Freeman vs Curt Cignetti and Jeremiyah Love vs. the Hoosier defense.
Plus Marcus Freeman’s contract news out of South Bend, the atmosphere fans can expect in Notre Dame Stadium and predictions for the first round matchup.
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Notre Dame College Football Playoff Preview with Zach Osterman
Pete shares his first reaction to the College Football Playoff draw for the Irish as they will match up against Indiana in South Bend on Dec. 20th. What should Notre Dame fans expect from the Hoosiers and “Google Me” Curt Cignetti? Is Kurtis Rourke going to move the ball against the Irish defense? Will Riley Leonard have success against the Hoosier defense or is it Jeremiyah Love who will hurdle Indiana defenders on the way to victory. Plus, Pete shares what Marcus Freeman has been saying in the build up to the matchup.
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Notre Dame College Football Playoff ranking reaction & postseason early thoughts
Pete is joined by Tim Murray to discuss the latest College Football Playoff ranking and where they think the Irish will end up when the season is all said and done. Will Marcus Freeman’s team earn the coveted five seed setting them up for a favorable road to the semifinals or will they host an SEC powerhouse in an opening winter game in South Bend. Would Alabama coming to South Bend be a good matchup for Notre Dame and set them up for a memorable playoff run and what can the Irish expect from Riley Leonard and Jeremiyah Love when the games matter the most.
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Notre Dame is College Football Playoff Bound after defeating USC, 49-35
Pete Sampson recaps Notre Dame's season-defining (and capping) win over USC that will clinch a berth in the College Football Playoff for Marcus Freeman and the Irish. Riley Leonard threw for 155 yards and a touchdown while Jadarian Price led the team in rushing with 111 yards. The Irish will now await the selection show for their place in the playoff and find out who they will likely be hosting at Notre Dame Stadium.
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About The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
The Independent is the essential listen for fans of Fighting Irish football. Pete Sampson of the Athletic and Matt Fortuna of The Inside Zone are back to take you inside the Notre Dame program. With a combined 35 years + of experience on the ND beat, this twice weekly podcast has you covered for everything blue and gold.
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