Notre Dame Football Is Rolling, 13 Wins in a Row, Micah Gilbert, Nolan James, KVA Shine | The Echoes

Notre Dame football is rolling. Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down the biggest takeaways from the Fighting Irish's latest win on The Echoes. Is Notre Dame's backfield battle changing? Aneyas Williams vs. Nolan James Jr. is heating up, with James forcing his way into a bigger role. Mike and Jess debate what the depth chart really says, react to Micah Gilbert's breakout, and explain why CJ Carr is playing like one of the best young quarterbacks in college football. On defense, Marcus Freeman's group delivered again — turnovers, pressure, and a fast, physical secondary built to travel. Plus, KVA is back making plays with bad intentions, and the guys sound off on that ridiculous excessive-celebration penalty. If you live for Irish football, traditions, and stories that make Notre Dame different, this is your full Notre Dame recap. IN THIS EPISODE: Aneyas Williams vs Nolan James Jr: who leads the backfield? Micah Gilbert breakout + CJ Carr's leap Notre Dame defense: turnovers, pressure, physical secondary The excessive celebration flag debate CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro - Irish roll again 02:15 RB battle: Williams vs James Jr. 10:30 Micah Gilbert breakout 14:45 CJ Carr playing like a star 22:10 Marcus Freeman's defense travels 30:05 KVA is back + penalty rant SUBSCRIBE for weekly Notre Dame football breakdowns with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana on THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the ND Fighting Irish. Thank you to our sponsors Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame and Bar Louie. Retire like a champion. Learn more at HolyCrossVillage.org. #notredamefootball #GoIrish #CollegeFootball