Aaron Taylor, a former Notre Dame offensive lineman (1990-93) and Green Bay Packer (1994-97), discusses being able to return to Lambeau Field to watch the Irish on Sunday, his time in Green Bay as a player, how ND's roster compares to the Lou Holtz era, ND's right guard competition, what center Ashton Craig means to the line, what Charles Jagusah may be going through, expectations for ND's defensive line, the state of offensive line play across the country and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (32:25).

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Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down everything you need to know heading into the season opener.

Topics include:
• Updates from head coach Marcus Freeman's press conference
• The latest depth chart and injury news
• What to expect from Wisconsin
• The latest on Notre Dame commits starting their seasons

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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Jim Flanagan, former Notre Dame defensive lineman (1990-93) and Green Bay Packer (2001), discusses watching his son James, a sophomore tight end for the Irish, play in Notre Dame Stadium and Lambeau Field, how Jim ended up at Notre Dame out of Wisconsin, what it meant to play for the same NFL team as his father, Notre Dame’s current roster talent, comparing Marcus Freeman and Lou Holtz as recruiters, what it’s been like to coach his sons in high school, James’ track career, Richie Flanigan’s future as an offensive linemen, his lasting memories of Holtz and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (27:01).

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Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the latest developments for the Irish and take a shot at some 2026 season predictions.

Topics include:
• The latest personnel updates following preseason camp
• Notable moments from Friday's scrimmage
• Predictions for Notre Dame's statistical leaders

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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Jim Lefebvre, executive director of the Knute Rockne Memorial Society, author of Loyal Sons and Coach For A Nation and a columnist for Blue & Gold Illustrated, discusses the Rockne-Lambeau Football Festival in Green Bay, Wisc., that starts Sept. 3, the origins of the ties between Notre Dame and Green Bay, how Green Bay has embraced hosting the Irish, experiencing Lambeau Field, the Knute Rockne Spirit of Sports Awards, Blue & Gold's upcoming book and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (27:48).

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Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down the biggest developments from Notre Dame training camp, including linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa’s return to contact following ACL surgery, what a camp-ending injury to offensive guard Matty Augustine means for the offensive line, and the continued surge of Alabama transfer Keon Keeley on the defensive line.

They’ll also examine the players making late moves up the depth chart, the position battles still unsettled and the latest Notre Dame recruiting developments.

And Piano Man Steve Lungrin joins the show to play his "Leave No Doubt" song inspired my Notre Dame football.

Topics include:
• Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa takes another major step in his ACL comeback
• What Matty Augustine’s camp-ending injury means for Notre Dame’s offensive line
• Keon Keeley’s surge and other key defensive line developments
• Late training camp risers and lingering position battles
• The latest Notre Dame football recruiting buzz and what’s next for the Irish
• A special live musical performance

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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The record version of "Take Your Heart Pills Now & Buckle Up" is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1tyEsjZo3o

And here's a link to his website: https://www.pianomansteve.com/

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Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss Notre Dame’s first few practices of preseason camp and break down what matters from what we’ve learned.

Topics include:
• Top takeaways from three practice viewing windows
• Most intriguing position battles
• Early surprises — from standouts to letdowns
• Highlights from interviews with players and coaches
• What’s left on Notre Dame’s preseason to-do list

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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Blue & Gold's Eric Hansen and guest co-host Jack Soble break down the biggest Notre Dame football storylines entering fall camp, including the most important position battles, players to watch, recruiting updates and the latest developments surrounding the Irish program.

The show also examines how the new Shields Hall football facility could impact Notre Dame's future, what the Protect College Sports Act and a recent court ruling allowing some 2025 players to return for a fifth year could mean for the Irish, and how college football's rapidly changing financial landscape continues to evolve.

Topics include:

• Notre Dame football training camp preview: Biggest storylines entering fall camp
• The position battles and players who could shape the 2026 season
• Which former 2025 Notre Dame players could return under the recent court ruling
• How Notre Dame is adapting to college football's new economics, including the new jersey patch
• The long-term impact of the new Shields Hall football facility
• The latest Notre Dame recruiting buzz and what's next for the Irish

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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