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Welcome to a new era of Blue & Gold's Notre Dame coverage

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Fans cheer at Notre Dame Stadium. (Chad Weaver, Blue & Gold)

Blue & Gold and On3 are proud to welcome Eric Hansen and Tyler James, most recently of Inside ND Sports on the Rivals network, to the team. We’re equally excited to welcome their subscribers to Blue & Gold. 

The longtime insiders will join Mike Singer, Tyler Horka, Kyle Kelly and Jack Soble to give the outlet the most comprehensive and experienced team covering the Fighting Irish. Together, the six writers will contribute across all platforms, delivering expert opinions, in-depth analysis and scoop, online and in its print magazine. Both outlets’ popular shows and podcasts will continue on their respective YouTube channels, ensuring Blue & Gold continues to set the standard for Notre Dame coverage. 

“Eric Hansen is one of the most respected voices covering Notre Dame, with a long and trusted history of excellence in sports journalism,” On3 founder and CEO Shannon Terry said. “Pairing Eric with the rising talent of Tyler James instantly elevates Blue & Gold into the most authoritative and compelling source for Fighting Irish coverage. We’re thrilled to welcome both of them to the On3 family.”  

The combined forces result in one of the largest and most impactful fan sites devoted to the Irish. This new era makes The Lou Somogyi Board, named in memory of Blue & Gold’s late, legendary senior editor, the ultimate place for Irish fans to congregate and celebrate the program’s success. 

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New to Blue & Gold? Join today for just $1 to get instant access to the inside scoop from the expanded staff of writers you know and trust, now all together on one team! 

Here’s what the Blue & Gold team is saying about the new lineup taking you inside the Irish: 

Mike Singer: “Hansen and James bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Blue & Gold, further strengthening an already formidable team. Their addition solidifies Blue & Gold as the premier destination for Notre Dame fans. I’m fired up about this news and what it means for the future of our publication.”

Tyler Horka: Eric and Tyler have been synonymous with the Notre Dame beat for as long as I’ve known it — and so, so much longer. I’ve always admired their coverage of the Fighting Irish from an outside perspective. I’m thrilled and honored to share the same platform as them going forward, making BlueandGold.com THE best place to keep up with all things Notre Dame athletics. 

Kyle Kelly: “I am thrilled to team-up with Eric Hansen and Tyler James again. They welcomed me to the sports media industry with my first full-time job in March 2022. After working closely with them, I know Blue & Gold has added two outstanding reporters with extensive experience covering Notre Dame. The future of Blue & Gold is exceptionally bright with their additions.” 

Jack Soble: “Since I joined the Notre Dame beat, Eric and Tyler have been tremendous resources with their experience and dedication. I couldn’t be more excited to work alongside them and cover the Irish like no one else will in 2025.” 

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