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Team needs have shifted in free agency, so how will top prospects come off the board in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the NFL draft's first 32 picks.

Marcus Freeman joins the show to discuss what Lou Holtz taught him, the “leave no doubt” mantra, why this is the best off-season of his career at Notre Dame, CJ Carr’s growth, the defensive line depth, the reason he is not worried about the running back room and so much more. Plus, McElroy looks at Notre Dame’s biggest spring questions: who plays where on the offensive line, will play makers step up at RB and WR and is this the best defense in the Freeman era? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From potential CFP contenders to bounce-back candidates, we've got good feelings about these programs.

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down what they thought of the White House roundtable, specifically which ideas made sense, where they found common ground, and where they disagree. They also challenged some of the narratives including the idea that players are being left behind academically and that college sports has a revenue problem, arguing instead the real issue is spending. Then, a College Football Final reunion. Former ESPN analyst Mark May joins Rece to revisit his years alongside Lou Holtz, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, spirited (but respectful) debates, and the humor and heart that define Holtz both on and off camera. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - White House roundtable: What made sense? 5:00 - Are players being left behind academically? 11:41 - Was the old college football system really better? 19:01 - Executive order coming soon: What will be in it? 23:24 - College sports’ big problem is spending, not revenue 30:13 - ESPN’s College Football Final reunion: Mark May joins Rece Davis to talk Lou Holtz 35:09 - Mark May on his civil debates with Lou Holtz 37:49 - Mark May on Lou Holtz’s acting chops 39:00 - ESPN’s Final Verdict origin story 44:29 - Would Lou Holtz thrive in the modern game? 48:27 - Lou Holtz hated drinking …water? 50:30 - Lou Holtz’s go-to line was… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to RB Travis Etienne signing with the New Orleans Saints and what the move indicates about the rising NFL Draft stock of Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa’s release by the Miami Dolphins, Maxx Crosby's trade from the Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens, the year-2 outlook for Titans QB Cam Ward, the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Jayson Tatum's return to the Boston Celtics, and the World Baseball Classic. Rich reacts to the breaking news Mike Evans signing with the San Francisco 49ers and debates the guys if Brock Purdy should give up his #13 to the All-Pro WR. Cowboys fan TJ react to Dallas trading for Green Bay Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Rittenberg explains what Notre Dame's plan are for CJ Carr and the offense as they start their spring session.

With the majority of the QBs still undecided, the next few months should get interesting.

Following the combine and a few big trades this week, Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. See all 64 pick predictions.

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua talks to Pat McAfee about Lou Holtz.

Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players in the NFL draft class, starting with Fernando Mendoza. Who rose at the combine?