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On the October 19th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Notre Dame alum Anne Thompson of NBC News in our Focus on Faith interview. Anne joined us from Rome where she's been covering Pope Leo's recent surgery and cancer diagnosis. She explains what it's like to cover an American Pope and how she got started as NBC's 'beat reporter' for the Catholic Church. Anne also discusses her love for Notre Dame and what it's like when she gets to cover the Irish in her reporting, like she recently did with a story on Notre Dame wide receivers and their NFL dads. Anne got her start in the TV business at WNDU and she shares some stories about Jeff Jeffers and Maureen McFadden as well. Our Focus on Faith interviews are presented by Vince and Pat Turner. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 19th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo address a lot of issues that need fixing after Notre Dame falls on the road at BYU. In segment 1, we look at why the Irish suddenly can't win a top 10 game anymore under Marcus Freeman, the controversial final play, CJ Carr's mishaps and Notre Dame's red zone failures. In segment 2, we turn our attention to the defense and why the highly regarded Irish struggled so greatly against Bear Bachmeier and the Cougars. In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with Notre Dame alum and long time NBC News reporter Anne Thompson. In segment 4, we look at the national landscape and our thoughts on where Notre Dame stands in the playoff picture. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 12th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Fr. Nate Wills for their annual conversation on Focus on Faith. In this year's conversation, Fr. Nate discusses the personal meaning to facing Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, what it's like hearing from former players on the impact he made on them, the good work being done at the Alliance for Catholic Education and celebrating 20 years of being a priest. Pray Like A Champion Today, Sacred Stories from the Sidelines of Notre Dame Football is available through Ave Maria Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and many other locations. Focus on Faith is presented by Pat and Vince Turner. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 12th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview Notre Dame's big battle of unbeatens at BYU. In segment 1, we look at where #2 Notre Dame stands midway through the season as they get set for a top 10 showdown at #8 BYU following a 58-7 dismantling of Stanford. The guys also discuss how depth has separated the Irish from its opponents and how its first six games may have been tougher than people thought. In segment 2, they dive into the players who have stepped up in major ways on both sides of the ball including running back Jonaz Walton and defensive end Boubacar Traore. In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with Notre Dame football chaplain Fr. Nate Wills as he celebrates 20 years of being a priest. In segment 4, we get into details of the the matchup with BYU. We conclude the show with your predictions and our predictions. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 5th, 2026 episode of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Saint Joseph High School alum and current Notre Dame baseball standout Jayce Lee in our Focus on Faith interview. Jayce had a breakout sophomore season for the Irish and his big dreams of becoming an inner city South Bend kid to be drafted into professional baseball and getting closer and closer to reality. In this candid conversation, the South Bend native explains what playing in his hometown means to him, how faith has guided him in his baseball journey, how Saint Joe prepared him for life at Notre Dame and the all important question--what's a better feeling, a home run or a slam dunk. Presented by Vince and Pat Turner. --- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor for the Irish Football Fix: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the October 5th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the State of the Irish after a 5-0 start to the 2026 season. In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's 37-26 win at North Carolina and breakdown if the victory was , relieving, disappointing or conflicting. We let you drive the conversation with your comments on our poll question and then dive into the issues the Irish experienced in pass defense and special teams. In segment 2, it's a look at what went right at North Carolina, including the play of CJ Carr and the emergence of a run game, spearheaded by freshman Jonaz Walton. In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with Saint Joseph High School alum and current Notre Dame baseball standout, Jayce Lee. In segment 4, we get into the matchup with Stanford. We conclude the show with our game picks. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the September 28th, 2026 episode of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with former Notre Dame offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer in our Focus on Faith interview. Kraemer talks about his faith journey and how his time in South Bend helped strengthen his relationship with God. Kraemer chose Notre Dame in part because of his faith, and some of his most meaningful faith conversations during his time on campus happened in unexpected places—including during Notre Dame football games (when he was out injured) with Father Nate Wills. Kraemer also reflects on his Notre Dame journey, from arriving in South Bend in 2016—the 4-8 season—to his final season during the 2020 Covid year. Now a father, Kraemer discusses how his faith continues to shape his life as he and his wife prepare to welcome their second child. Presented by Vince and Pat Turner. --- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor for the Irish Football Fix: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the September 28th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the State of the Irish after defeating Purdue to move to 4-0. In segment 1, we grade out the Irish with an in depth conversation about each position. Those defensive positions got some incredible grades! The offense? That was more of a debate. In segment 2, we look at the Notre Dame schedule and how Irish opponents are doing so far this season. In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with former Irish offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer. In segment 4, we preview the matchup with North Carolina. We conclude the show with our game picks. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the September 21st, 2026 episode of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo sits down with former Marian and Purdue running back Zander Horvath who is running down the competition in the Canadian Football League. Zander reflects on his careers at Marian and Purdue, making it to the NFL and rebuilding his career now in the CFL, where he is closing in on the CFL's single season rushing record. Horvath is doing all of that while his wife and daughter are living 2,300 miles back here in Michiana. Our Focus on Faith interviews are presented by Vince and Pat Turner. --- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor for the Irish Football Fix: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the September 21st, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the State of the Irish after a 3-0 start to the 2026 season. In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's 27-10 win over Michigan State. We break down the ways Notre Dame can beat themselves, the continued struggles in the run game as well as the positives like the play of the defense and the emergence of receiver Micah Gilbert. In segment 2, we breakdown the confidence fans have in the Irish after three games and why that could be decreasing. In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview with former Marian and Purdue running back Zander Horvath, who is running down the competition in the CFL. In segment 4, we get into the matchup with Purdue. We conclude the show with our game picks. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

Angelo Di Carlo sits down with Jadin O'Brien for one of the most powerful Focus on Faith interviews he's ever conducted. Jadin is 24 years old. At Notre Dame, she was a three-time national champion in track. And last year, she became an Olympian in a winter sport. It’s the kind of story that sounds too wild to believe—but you don’t know half of it. Before the championships, before Notre Dame, before the Olympics, there was a little girl fighting. It was a battle that brought a grade-school Jadin to some of the darkest thoughts imaginable. Jadin shares her story of pain, perseverance and faith. Our Focus on Faith interviews are presented by Vince and Pat Turner. --- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor for the Irish Football Fix: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the September 14th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the State of the Irish after a 2-0 start to the 2026 season. In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's 52-0 dismantling of Rice. We discuss why the Irish could win a national championship this season and look at some of the possible concerns that could holding them back from doing so. In segment 2, we take you around the country and break down the other national title contenders. In segment 3, it's Part 2 of Focus on Faith interview, presented by Vince and Pat Turner, with 3-time Notre Dame national champion and Olympian Jadin O'Brien. In segment 4, we get into the matchup with Michigan State. We conclude the show with our game picks. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the September 7th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo recap the season opener vs Wisconsin at Lambeau Field and previewing the home opener vs Rice. In segment 1, we look at the bad 1st half followed by the dominating 2nd half for Notre Dame in a 41-13 win over the Badgers. Why did it take to the 2nd half for the Irish to figure it out? We'll dissect the positives and negatives we saw. In segment 2, we look at the emotional storylines of the game including captain Adon Shuler playing after the passing of his dad and James Flanigan becoming the 3rd generation of his family to play at Lambeau. In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview, presented by Vince and Pat Turner, with 3-time Notre Dame national champion and Olympian Jadin O'Brien. This is part 1 of 2 of this outstanding conversation. In segment 4, we get into the matchup with Rice and the warning signs of home openers under Marcus Freeman. We conclude the show with our game picks. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

On the August 31st, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Green Bay native, former Notre Dame defensive tackle and current Notre Dame football dad Jim Flanigan about the significance of the season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field for his family. Flanigan was a starter on the 1993 Irish team and even graced the cover of Sports Illustrated the week after Notre Dame defeated #1 Florida State. He went on to a 10-year career in the NFL playing for both the Bears and Packers. His dad also played for the Packers and this Sunday his son James, a Notre Dame tight end, will make it three generations of Flanigans to have played football at Lambeau Field. It's an incredible story of faith, family, football and Flanigans. Our Focus on Faith interviews are presented by Vince and Pat Turner. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.

Season 4 of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix is here! On the August 31st, 2026 edition hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview the upcoming season and the season opener vs Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's high expectations as well as its motivations coming off missing the playoffs a year ago. We also discuss how Marcus Freeman can avoid the early September woes and what a returning CJ Carr can mean for the Notre Dame offense. In segment 2, we look at the biggest changes for the Irish entering 2026 and the strengths and weaknesses on offense, defense and special teams. In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview, presented by Vince and Pat Turner, with Jim Flanigan who is former Irish defensive lineman, a current Irish football dad and a Green Bay native. In segment 4, we dive deep into the matchup with Wisconsin and game predictions. We also go through the season schedule and give our season predictions as well. -- Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com --- Follow us on social media: Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichiana Chuck | Twitter: @chuckfreeby Angelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarlo Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify -- Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.