Dan Patrick and Co. discuss the players and coaches who had the best football weekend before breaking down why Notre Dame has all the pressure heading into a College Football Playoff matchup vs. Indiana.
Valdez hit .214 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 65 games last season during four stints with the Red Sox. He batted .233 with 11 homers and 30 RBIs in 50 games with Triple-A Worcester.
Jason Garrett, Devin McCourty and Maria Taylor react to Notre Dame and head coach Marcus Freeman agreeing to a long-term extension, explaining the significance of the move with the College Football Playoff looming.
Van Buren played in nine games and started seven as freshman for Mississippi State this season, passing for 1,886 yards and 11 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He also rushed for five touchdowns.
The 32-year-old Mrazek was placed on injured reserve earlier this month. He is 7-11-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and .906 save percentage in 20 games this season.
Linebacker Bradley Gompers (Pittsburgh, PA/ Central Catholic High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl.
Running back Shahn Alston (Painesville, OH/ Harvey High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl.