Former Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II discusses why he entered the transfer portal, his decision to transfer to Notre Dame, his final season at Northwestern, why he's confident in playing safety after excelling at nickelback, his impression of safeties coach Chris O'Leary, his past with head coach Marcus Freeman, his connections to Notre Dame, how difficult it was to pass on picking Michigan, the roles Notre Dame's offense and NIL played in his decision and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (22:22).

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Rod Heard II on his decision to transfer to Notre Dame

Hunter Bivin, Notre Dame’s assistant athletics director for alumni relations and former Irish offensive lineman (2013-17), discusses the evolution of Legacy Weekend under head coach Marcus Freeman, the value of getting former ND football players on campus, who's expected this weekend, his Blue-Gold Game and spring practice experiences, the difficulty of judging offensive line progress Saturday, what it's been like to see his brother on ND's staff, his relationship with Harry Hiestand and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:08).

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Hunter Bivin on Notre Dame football's Legacy Weekend, offensive line development

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed Saturday's Blue-Gold Game, what they learned about Notre Dame football this spring, how that informs what comes next and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.

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Football Never Sleeps: What we learned about Notre Dame football this spring

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton (2002-06) discusses his biggest takeaways from the Blue-Gold Game, his thoughts on the offensive line, how the offensive tackles can improve, who he likes on the Irish line, how good CJ Carr looks, his expectations for Riley Leonard, the impact of a new football facility and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (32:08).

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Bob Morton on Blue-Gold Game, offensive line improvement

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed how former Notre Dame players fared in the NFL Draft, a big commitment from four-star cornerback Dallas Golden, a quiet transfer portal window and more of the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.

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Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame places 7 players in NFL Draft

Tom Lemming of Prep Football Report discusses Notre Dame receiving a commitment from 2025 cornerback Dallas Golden, how impressive a CB class of Golden, Cree Thomas and Mark Zackery would be, 2025 quarterback commit Deuce Knight's arm strength, who should be ND's 2025 QB starter, the impact offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock has made on the recruiting trail, ND's addition of Australian punter James Rendell, NFL Draft picks who exceeded expectations, offensive tackle talent on ND's roster, 2025 wide receivers committed to ND and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (26:14).

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Tom Lemming on Notre Dame's latest recruiting developments

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the aftermath of the spring transfer portal window closing, which players could make leaps this summer and the latest recruiting news while answering questions from viewers.

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Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame pushes through quiet spring portal window

Forward Maddy Westbeld discusses how it feels to become a Notre Dame graduate, the new transfer portal additions of forwards Liatu King and Liza Karlen for Notre Dame women's basketball, how she can help them get acclimated, the culture of ND's program, playing during an era of growth in the sport, how the team evolved last season, finding a new identity for next season, where she's improved the most, her upcoming basketball clinic and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (22:53).

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Maddy Westbeld on raised expectations for Notre Dame women's basketball

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the likelihood of Notre Dame football adding another transfer and where the Irish are heading in recruiting while answering questions from viewers.

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Football Never Sleeps: What's next for Notre Dame's roster?

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed projections for Notre Dame's 2024 season, the role Matt Jansen plays in ND's program, three-star defensive lineman Gordy Sulfsted's becoming the latest commitment to ND's 2025 class and the Rivals Camp in Indianapolis while answering questions from viewers.

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Football Never Sleeps: How Notre Dame's roster is coming together for 2024 and beyond

Former Notre Dame linebacker Rocky Boiman (1998-2001) discusses Cincinnati St. Xavier defensive lineman Gordy Sulfsted's commitment to ND, the talent at Boiman's alma mater, worrying about three-star ratings, the pros and cons of rotating linebackers, defensive coordinator Al Golden's importance to ND's program, how teams get better in the summer, expectations for Riley Leonard and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (26:30).

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Rocky Boiman on new Notre Dame DL commit Gordy Sulfsted

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