Al McKellar, president of The Michael & Dianne Denbrock 2nd Chance Foundation 4 Life, discusses the creation of a charitable foundation with the Denbrocks, who it's working to support, his connection to childhood cancer, why football provides such a great platform, his personal football background, his impression of QB CJ Carr, what stood out about seeing the Irish this spring, what makes Mike Denbrock a good offensive coordinator and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (31:08).

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In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Jack Soble focus on takeaways that translate beyond the Saturday's Blue-Gold Game and into the 2026 season.

Topics include:
• Aneyas Williams’ return and how the running back depth chart could evolve
• The real progress QB CJ Carr made this spring — and how the QB2 race is shaping up behind him
• Whether CB Jayden Sanders is ready to climb the depth chart this summer
• Spring standouts, surprises and momentum shifts
• How missing spring pieces reshape the bigger picture heading into fall camp
• The latest Notre Dame recruiting news, intel and program buzz

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what happened in Saturday's jersey scrimmage and look ahead to the Blue-Gold Game.

Topics include:
• Takeaways from the jersey scrimmage
• Players who stood out the most
• Players who may have disappointed
• What to look forward to in Saturday's Blue-Gold Game
• The latest Irish recruiting buzz

Plus, they answered questions live from viewers.

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Dalton Wasserman, NFL and college football analyst and co-host of Preferred Walk-On, discusses the NFL Draft buzz for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, how high he could be selected, if RB Jadarian Price is worth a second-round pick, what to make of WR Malachi Fields' pre-draft impressions, if WR Will Pauling could be drafted, where Eli Raridon falls among TE prospects, possibilities for OL Billy Schrauth and Aamil Wagner, what he likes about the Irish in 2026, QB CJ Carr's potential, the gap between CB Leonard Moore and the rest of the players at his position and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (25:24).

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In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down Notre Dame's offensive line, defensive line and secondary before looking forward to what's ahead this spring.

Topics include:
• Charles Jagusah’s injury progress and how Notre Dame’s offensive line is developing in his absence
• The early impact of new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge
• How roles are beginning to take shape in Notre Dame’s defensive backfield
• Marty Biagi’s reaction to the new NCAA rule affecting fake punts
• The biggest unanswered questions heading into Saturday’s scrimmage
• The latest Notre Dame recruiting news, intel and program buzz

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In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James break down what they want to see from the Irish in the last three weeks of spring football.

Topics include:
• Marcus Freeman’s influence on ND’s spring
• Positions showing the most promise
• Players with the most to gain in the coming weeks
• The latest Irish recruiting buzz

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Former Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Shelton (2001-05) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his book, Rising Thru Every Fall, why he felt compelled to share his story, how he stayed motivated as a young player, his most important year of spring football, why he found success under head coach Charlie Weis, building chemistry with quarterbacks, the key to overcoming mental hurdles as an injured player, his perspective on Marcus Freeman, his memory of the George O'Leary tenure, where his Notre Dame degree has led him and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (28:45).

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In this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the first third of Notre Dame's spring football practices.

Topics include:
• QB1 CJ Carr’s development and how the QB2 competition is unfolding
• How the running back room is navigating limited spring numbers — and who could emerge once the group is healthy
• Standouts in Notre Dame’s deep wide receiver room
• How the linebackers are adjusting to new position coach Brian Jean-Mary and where the young LBs fit
• Freshman standouts and early impressions from the 2026 class
• The latest Notre Dame recruiting intel, buzz and behind-the-scenes scuttlebutt

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