Eric Hansen
@erichansennd.bsky.social
Content creator and sports writer at blueandgold.com, part of the On3 Network. We cover Notre Dame sports with our focus on football and recruiting. Also co-host of WSBT's Gameday SportsBeat and Weekday SportsBeat, and Football Never Sleeps on YouTube.
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AD Pete Bevacqua’s next steps will define him and redefine #NotreDame football
“This season is not going to become an unfortunate footnote in the history of Notre Dame football." — Pete Bevacqua
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“This season is not going to become an unfortunate footnote in the history of Notre Dame football." — Pete Bevacqua
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What's more impressive than converting a 4th down against a 5-7 football team? Apparently nothing, but #NotreDame Football Live Chat comes close, and it's coming at you Wednesday at noon ET at blueandgold.com. The question portal is already open for early submissions:
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December 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
What's more impressive than converting a 4th down against a 5-7 football team? Apparently nothing, but #NotreDame Football Live Chat comes close, and it's coming at you Wednesday at noon ET at blueandgold.com. The question portal is already open for early submissions:
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Reposted by Eric Hansen
Due to early generosity we hit our initial goal, so we're bumping the target to $6,166, one dollar for every career all-purpose yard combined by both Jadarian Price and Heisman finalist Jeremiyah Love.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Due to early generosity we hit our initial goal, so we're bumping the target to $6,166, one dollar for every career all-purpose yard combined by both Jadarian Price and Heisman finalist Jeremiyah Love.
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AD Pete Bevacqua’s next steps will define him and redefine #NotreDame football
“This season is not going to become an unfortunate footnote in the history of Notre Dame football." — Pete Bevacqua
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“This season is not going to become an unfortunate footnote in the history of Notre Dame football." — Pete Bevacqua
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December 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
AD Pete Bevacqua’s next steps will define him and redefine #NotreDame football
“This season is not going to become an unfortunate footnote in the history of Notre Dame football." — Pete Bevacqua
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“This season is not going to become an unfortunate footnote in the history of Notre Dame football." — Pete Bevacqua
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Behind The Ballot: On league title game losers, Heisman winners and #NotreDame RB Jadarian Price’s value
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December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Behind The Ballot: On league title game losers, Heisman winners and #NotreDame RB Jadarian Price’s value
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Why #NotreDame walked away from a bowl after the CFP snub, and what needs to come next
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December 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Why #NotreDame walked away from a bowl after the CFP snub, and what needs to come next
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Inside #NotreDame’s evolved strategy behind Jeremiyah Love’s Heisman Trophy campaign
"If people are hearing about you too much, they’re going to start to try to find reasons to not be happy with your performance." — Katy Lonergan
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"If people are hearing about you too much, they’re going to start to try to find reasons to not be happy with your performance." — Katy Lonergan
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December 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Inside #NotreDame’s evolved strategy behind Jeremiyah Love’s Heisman Trophy campaign
"If people are hearing about you too much, they’re going to start to try to find reasons to not be happy with your performance." — Katy Lonergan
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"If people are hearing about you too much, they’re going to start to try to find reasons to not be happy with your performance." — Katy Lonergan
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Keeping an eye on #NotreDame's Jeremiyah Love: Five questions with Irish great Vagas Ferguson
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December 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Keeping an eye on #NotreDame's Jeremiyah Love: Five questions with Irish great Vagas Ferguson
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Chat Transcript: Turning the page to #NotreDame football’s transfer portal priorities
Also
• CFP drama and the final cut line
• NIL tiers, fifth-year decisions and roster math explained
• Which 2026 recruits are closest to early playing time
And more
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Also
• CFP drama and the final cut line
• NIL tiers, fifth-year decisions and roster math explained
• Which 2026 recruits are closest to early playing time
And more
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December 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Chat Transcript: Turning the page to #NotreDame football’s transfer portal priorities
Also
• CFP drama and the final cut line
• NIL tiers, fifth-year decisions and roster math explained
• Which 2026 recruits are closest to early playing time
And more
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Also
• CFP drama and the final cut line
• NIL tiers, fifth-year decisions and roster math explained
• Which 2026 recruits are closest to early playing time
And more
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Join the scrum for a whine-free, paywall-free, gluten-free version of #NotreDame Football Live Chat, special FRIDAY edition, at noon ET at blueandgold.com. Better than Black Friday, and the question portal is already open for early submissions:
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December 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Join the scrum for a whine-free, paywall-free, gluten-free version of #NotreDame Football Live Chat, special FRIDAY edition, at noon ET at blueandgold.com. Better than Black Friday, and the question portal is already open for early submissions:
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Reposted by Eric Hansen
Large biases for the committee re: at-large candidates at the moment: Pro-Texas Tech and anti-Vandy.
Obviously that one-spot difference between Notre Dame and Alabama could be seismic, and they could still do some Sunday switch 'em ups. Not a statement of faith by any means but it's interesting.
Obviously that one-spot difference between Notre Dame and Alabama could be seismic, and they could still do some Sunday switch 'em ups. Not a statement of faith by any means but it's interesting.
For easy comparison: Tonight's just-released committee rankings side by side with our simulated BCS:
December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Large biases for the committee re: at-large candidates at the moment: Pro-Texas Tech and anti-Vandy.
Obviously that one-spot difference between Notre Dame and Alabama could be seismic, and they could still do some Sunday switch 'em ups. Not a statement of faith by any means but it's interesting.
Obviously that one-spot difference between Notre Dame and Alabama could be seismic, and they could still do some Sunday switch 'em ups. Not a statement of faith by any means but it's interesting.
“It’s hard to just kind of put a number on something. I think that's what’s interesting, what’s tough, because there’s not a lot of shared information as it relates to what guys are making." — Notre Dame Football GM Mike Martin
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Inside Notre Dame GM Mike Martin’s morphing world of recruiting, NIL and the transfer portal
From NIL and revenue sharing to the transfer portal and recruiting, Notre Dame GM Mike Martin explains how roster building now works.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“It’s hard to just kind of put a number on something. I think that's what’s interesting, what’s tough, because there’s not a lot of shared information as it relates to what guys are making." — Notre Dame Football GM Mike Martin
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Join OG college football recruiting analyst Tom Lemming and me Thursday at noon ET for a special LIVE Recruit-a-palooza edition of the Third & Gold Podcast to break down Notre Dame football recruiting. PLUS, Tom will answer your questions live.
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Third & Gold Podcast: Notre Dame Football Recruit-a-palooza with Tom Lemming
YouTube video by Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James
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December 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Join OG college football recruiting analyst Tom Lemming and me Thursday at noon ET for a special LIVE Recruit-a-palooza edition of the Third & Gold Podcast to break down Notre Dame football recruiting. PLUS, Tom will answer your questions live.
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“I just think there’s a swagger at Notre Dame right now that they can be the best team in America, and it starts with coach Freeman. And the core of that is embracing the uniqueness of Notre Dame.” — Steve Wiltfong
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A Notre Dame football recruiting surge for the ages may be just getting started
Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class is one of the best in program history—and analysts say the Irish surge is sustainable under Marcus Freeman.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“I just think there’s a swagger at Notre Dame right now that they can be the best team in America, and it starts with coach Freeman. And the core of that is embracing the uniqueness of Notre Dame.” — Steve Wiltfong
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December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thanks for the overwhelming response for those who signed up. For those who haven't yet, what are you doing with your life? To help you ponder that last question, this offer has been extended 'til Tuesday night at midnight. Give yourself a fun gift you can enjoy all year long!
From #NotreDame’s precise path into the 12-team field to head-to-head myths, Big 12 scrutiny, and All-America voting realities, this is your survival guide to CFP season madness.
Plus how ND stacks up statistically with every team in the projected CFP field.
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Plus how ND stacks up statistically with every team in the projected CFP field.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
From #NotreDame’s precise path into the 12-team field to head-to-head myths, Big 12 scrutiny, and All-America voting realities, this is your survival guide to CFP season madness.
Plus how ND stacks up statistically with every team in the projected CFP field.
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Plus how ND stacks up statistically with every team in the projected CFP field.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Report Card: Grading #NotreDame football in 49-20 Irish victory over Stanford
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November 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Report Card: Grading #NotreDame football in 49-20 Irish victory over Stanford
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Five Thoughts: What #NotreDame football’s higher gear might look like in the postseason
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November 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Five Thoughts: What #NotreDame football’s higher gear might look like in the postseason
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Jeremiyah Love begins tonight No. 6 on Notre Dame's single-season rushing list (1,306).
He needs 36 to pass Audric Estimé to move into 5th
38 to pass Reggie Brooks (4th)
89 to pass Allen Pinkett (3rd)
125 to pass Josh Adams (2nd)
132 to pass Vagas Ferguson (1st)
He needs 36 to pass Audric Estimé to move into 5th
38 to pass Reggie Brooks (4th)
89 to pass Allen Pinkett (3rd)
125 to pass Josh Adams (2nd)
132 to pass Vagas Ferguson (1st)
November 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Jeremiyah Love begins tonight No. 6 on Notre Dame's single-season rushing list (1,306).
He needs 36 to pass Audric Estimé to move into 5th
38 to pass Reggie Brooks (4th)
89 to pass Allen Pinkett (3rd)
125 to pass Josh Adams (2nd)
132 to pass Vagas Ferguson (1st)
He needs 36 to pass Audric Estimé to move into 5th
38 to pass Reggie Brooks (4th)
89 to pass Allen Pinkett (3rd)
125 to pass Josh Adams (2nd)
132 to pass Vagas Ferguson (1st)
The response was so epic on Friday, we've got the green light to concoct Black Saturday. So, the offer is extended to new customers to bundle Rivals, On3, elite #NotreDame coverage at Blue & Gold, and The Athletic for a year for 50% off!
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November 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The response was so epic on Friday, we've got the green light to concoct Black Saturday. So, the offer is extended to new customers to bundle Rivals, On3, elite #NotreDame coverage at Blue & Gold, and The Athletic for a year for 50% off!
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November 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Great deal. and it ends at midnight.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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A #NotreDame Thanksgiving story
Three months after sharing his darkest struggles, former Notre Dame lineman Trevor Ruhland is seeing the unexpected ripple effect of vulnerability — starting with one brave message from an 8-year-old boy seeking hope.
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Three months after sharing his darkest struggles, former Notre Dame lineman Trevor Ruhland is seeing the unexpected ripple effect of vulnerability — starting with one brave message from an 8-year-old boy seeking hope.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A #NotreDame Thanksgiving story
Three months after sharing his darkest struggles, former Notre Dame lineman Trevor Ruhland is seeing the unexpected ripple effect of vulnerability — starting with one brave message from an 8-year-old boy seeking hope.
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Three months after sharing his darkest struggles, former Notre Dame lineman Trevor Ruhland is seeing the unexpected ripple effect of vulnerability — starting with one brave message from an 8-year-old boy seeking hope.
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#NotreDame Football Live Chat Transcript: Fairness over familiarity in Heisman voting
Thanks for all the great questions and exclamation points!!! Fun chat today, and we covered a lot of ground including CFP scenarios, Stanford matchups and more.
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Thanks for all the great questions and exclamation points!!! Fun chat today, and we covered a lot of ground including CFP scenarios, Stanford matchups and more.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
#NotreDame Football Live Chat Transcript: Fairness over familiarity in Heisman voting
Thanks for all the great questions and exclamation points!!! Fun chat today, and we covered a lot of ground including CFP scenarios, Stanford matchups and more.
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Thanks for all the great questions and exclamation points!!! Fun chat today, and we covered a lot of ground including CFP scenarios, Stanford matchups and more.
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Making sense of #NotreDame women’s basketball’s shifting big picture
Notre Dame’s 5–1 start has revealed both promise and volatility for a reshaped roster. With Hannah Hidalgo starring and key transfers emerging, the Irish are still trying to define who they’ll be.
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Notre Dame’s 5–1 start has revealed both promise and volatility for a reshaped roster. With Hannah Hidalgo starring and key transfers emerging, the Irish are still trying to define who they’ll be.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Making sense of #NotreDame women’s basketball’s shifting big picture
Notre Dame’s 5–1 start has revealed both promise and volatility for a reshaped roster. With Hannah Hidalgo starring and key transfers emerging, the Irish are still trying to define who they’ll be.
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Notre Dame’s 5–1 start has revealed both promise and volatility for a reshaped roster. With Hannah Hidalgo starring and key transfers emerging, the Irish are still trying to define who they’ll be.
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