We start today's show with comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on safety Luke Talich being a scratch for Saturday's Purdue game. He also discusses freshman Joey O'Brien, who will start in Talich's place as well as the future of the Purdue rivalry and more. 

We start today's show with comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on safety Luke Talich being a scratch for Saturday's Purdue game. He also discusses freshman Joey O'Brien, who will start in Talich's place as well as the future of the Purdue rivalry and more.&nbsp;

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Weekday Sportsbeat: Luke Talich Will Miss Notre Dame - Purdue Game

Sports headlines for October 2, 2026.

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We answer the question as to whether Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock might be "sandbagging" with his offensive decisions early in the season to save things for opponents like BYU and Miami. We hear from Marcus Freeman as well. 

We answer the question as to whether Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock might be "sandbagging" with his offensive decisions early in the season to save things for opponents like BYU and Miami. We hear from Marcus Freeman as well.&nbsp;

Weekday Sportsbeat: Is Notre Dame Football's Offense Sandbagging

Sports headlines for October 1, 2026.

Weekday Sportsbeat: Luke Talich Will Miss Notre Dame - Purdue Game

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