Pete Sampson - staff writer for The Athletic on the Notre Dame football beat, a program he’s covered for the past 24 seasons - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2-2 Irish. Sampson says the Irish offense has been on fire, and the defense has been disappointing. He also has a few tips for Boise State fans who are making this week's trip to South Bend.

<p>Pete Sampson - staff writer for The Athletic on the Notre Dame football beat, a program he&rsquo;s covered for the past 24 seasons - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2-2 Irish. Sampson says the Irish offense has been on fire, and the defense has been disappointing. He also has a few tips for Boise State fans who are making this week's trip to South Bend.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6673026/2025/09/29/notre-dame-arkansas-marcus-freeman/"></a></p>

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

Prater & The Ballgame

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

<p>Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"</p>