Fighting Irish Wired

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Notre Dame football broken down and discussed in-depth by Nick Shepkowski, managing editor of USA TODAY Sports College Wires, Fighting Irish Wire. Game previews, reviews, opinions, and breakdown of everything Notre Dame football. Be sure to check out the podcast as no corner of the Notre Dame football world will go unexplored. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Oh, and telling a friend (or 6) wouldn't hurt, either! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irishwired/support

Episodes

CFN Podcast (Ep 6): 2019 Pac 12 Preview with Michael Lev

The Pac 12 has seemingly gone ages without winning a big out of conference game.  Will that change opening weekend with Oregon taking on Auburn at Jerry's World?   From there, what does USC need to do to keep Clay Helton around, why has Stanford stumbled the last couple of seasons and is Washington the best bet for the conference to get into the College Football Playoff again? All is discussed as Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak break down the conference from a far before welcoming in M...

Jul 19, 2019•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast

CFN Podcast (Ep 5): Michigan Wolverines Preview for 2019

Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak agree on many things in life.  What Michigan football currently is though is not one of them.  They discuss this year's version of the Wolverines in full detail and give their own opinions before getting the real experts, Isaiah Hole of WolverinesWire and Scott Steehn of Winners and Whiners, the popular gambling information site.  Pete has high expectations for Jim Harbaugh this year while Nick needs to be shown something now, because if it doesn't ...

Jul 19, 2019•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

CFN Podcast (Ep 4): 2019 Georgia Bulldogs Preview

In this edition of the College Football News Podcast it's Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak talking all things Georgia Bulldogs football.  They've been close the last few years but unable to ultimately get to the top of the mountain.  Will that change this fall?   And how big of challenge will the upstart Florida Gators provide in the SEC East? Pete and Nick discuss exactly that among themselves before spreading the conversation on to Jackson Fryburger of UGA Football Live. &nb...

Jul 19, 2019•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

CFN Podcast (Ep 3): 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes Preview with Bobby Carpenter

The Ohio State Buckeyes may have been one of the three best teams in the country last year but were left out of the College Football Playoff.  They've since seen their starting quarterback get drafted in the first round and their legendary head coach step away from coaching.  Replacing Urban Meyer will be Ryan Day and Justin Fields has transferred in from Georgia to try and lead the Buckeyes back to the promise land. With all the changes in Columbus, are the Bucks still the favorite in...

Jul 19, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

CFN Podcast (Ep 2): 2019 Alabama Crimson Tide Preview

Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back for more with another episode of the College Football News Podcast and this time are here to discuss and learn more about this year's Alabama Crimson Tide.  What went wrong against Clemson last January?  What matters from it as the 2019 season nears?  How long does Nick Saban want to do this?  And will he win another title with the Crimson Tide?  All is discussed and the phenomenal Ryan Fowler from Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa, Alabam...

Jul 19, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast

CFN Podcast (Pilot): Clemson/Alabama V, Paul Finebaum and Eric Edholm Join, Power 5

In a complete edition of the College Football News Podcast, Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak get you ready for the upcoming season by talking at-length about the big dogs, having one of the biggest media names in the college game join them, talking talent tiers with a draft expert and debut their Power 5 segment which gives a quick look at some of the story lines in the 5 biggest conferences. 0:00-11:15:  Alabama/Clemson.  Are we headed to round 5 and a few what if's over the last few y...

Jul 19, 2019•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast

CFN Podcast: Paul Finebaum Interview

Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak host the College Football News Podcast and discuss all things college football all of the time.  In this episode they're joined by Paul Finebaum of the ESPN Networks to talk Alabama, SEC, the future of the College Football Playoff and everything else to get you set for the quickly-approaching 2019 season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irishwired/support...

Jul 18, 2019•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast