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.
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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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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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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What's better than eating a giant turkey leg?
Our #NotreDame Cyber Monday deal!
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Get 50% OFF Blue & Gold + On3 + Rivals
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December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
What's better than eating a giant turkey leg?
Our #NotreDame Cyber Monday deal!
Get 50% OFF Blue & Gold + On3 + Rivals
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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)
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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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What's better than a group hug on a weekday? #NotreDame Football Live Chat if you're looking for paywall-free/whine-free football talk. The next rendition comes at you Wednesday at noon ET at blueandgold.com. The question queue is already open:
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November 26, 2025 at 12:17 AM
What's better than a group hug on a weekday? #NotreDame Football Live Chat if you're looking for paywall-free/whine-free football talk. The next rendition comes at you Wednesday at noon ET at blueandgold.com. The question queue is already open:
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On Paper: Who has the edge in every facet of #NotreDame vs. Stanford?
Kickoff is 10:30 ET Saturday night on ESPN.
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Kickoff is 10:30 ET Saturday night on ESPN.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
On Paper: Who has the edge in every facet of #NotreDame vs. Stanford?
Kickoff is 10:30 ET Saturday night on ESPN.
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Kickoff is 10:30 ET Saturday night on ESPN.
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Mindset is everything at #NotreDame, and freshman linebacker Madden Faraimo is the latest to seize it
“The greatest thing Kyng did for Madden is they hung out a lot. So, Madden learned how to prepare in a similar way that Kyng did." — Marcus Freeman
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“The greatest thing Kyng did for Madden is they hung out a lot. So, Madden learned how to prepare in a similar way that Kyng did." — Marcus Freeman
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November 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Mindset is everything at #NotreDame, and freshman linebacker Madden Faraimo is the latest to seize it
“The greatest thing Kyng did for Madden is they hung out a lot. So, Madden learned how to prepare in a similar way that Kyng did." — Marcus Freeman
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“The greatest thing Kyng did for Madden is they hung out a lot. So, Madden learned how to prepare in a similar way that Kyng did." — Marcus Freeman
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#NotreDame football beyond the two-deeps for Game 12 vs. Stanford: Good kicker intrigue?
“Noah, as soon as he gets healthy — which could be this week — let’s let him kick, let Erik kick. And we’ll make a decision by the end of the week." — Marcus Freeman
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“Noah, as soon as he gets healthy — which could be this week — let’s let him kick, let Erik kick. And we’ll make a decision by the end of the week." — Marcus Freeman
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November 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#NotreDame football beyond the two-deeps for Game 12 vs. Stanford: Good kicker intrigue?
“Noah, as soon as he gets healthy — which could be this week — let’s let him kick, let Erik kick. And we’ll make a decision by the end of the week." — Marcus Freeman
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“Noah, as soon as he gets healthy — which could be this week — let’s let him kick, let Erik kick. And we’ll make a decision by the end of the week." — Marcus Freeman
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Behind The Ballot: Should #NotreDame’s sustained surge factor into its ranking?
Notre Dame football has surged in 22 of 24 key metrics since September. Here’s how that improvement should shape the Irish ranking debate.
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Notre Dame football has surged in 22 of 24 key metrics since September. Here’s how that improvement should shape the Irish ranking debate.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Behind The Ballot: Should #NotreDame’s sustained surge factor into its ranking?
Notre Dame football has surged in 22 of 24 key metrics since September. Here’s how that improvement should shape the Irish ranking debate.
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Notre Dame football has surged in 22 of 24 key metrics since September. Here’s how that improvement should shape the Irish ranking debate.
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By The Numbers: Stats that matter from #NotreDame football's 70-7 rout of Syracuse
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November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
By The Numbers: Stats that matter from #NotreDame football's 70-7 rout of Syracuse
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#NotreDame continues to ride the surge of a defensive awakening
"That was the point when they made the decision, ‘No, we’re doubling down. We’re going to work this thing.’” — Marcus Freeman reflecting on a September inflection point for the defense
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"That was the point when they made the decision, ‘No, we’re doubling down. We’re going to work this thing.’” — Marcus Freeman reflecting on a September inflection point for the defense
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November 23, 2025 at 6:02 AM
#NotreDame continues to ride the surge of a defensive awakening
"That was the point when they made the decision, ‘No, we’re doubling down. We’re going to work this thing.’” — Marcus Freeman reflecting on a September inflection point for the defense
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"That was the point when they made the decision, ‘No, we’re doubling down. We’re going to work this thing.’” — Marcus Freeman reflecting on a September inflection point for the defense
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Game Balls: Three players who stood out the most in No. 9 #NotreDame’s 70-7 Orange crush
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November 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Game Balls: Three players who stood out the most in No. 9 #NotreDame’s 70-7 Orange crush
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