Mike Golic Sr. Joins The SoFi Notre Dame Radio Network: A New Era in Notre Dame Football Broadcasting
The University of Notre Dame and Notre Dame Global Partnerships have announced that Mike Golic Sr. will be the new color analyst for Notre Dame Football on The SoFi Notre Dame Radio Network for the 2026 season. Golic, a former player and well-known sports broadcaster, will join play-by-play announcer Tony Simeone and studio host Johnny Soper. The addition of Golic to the team is expected to bring a unique perspective and passion for Notre Dame and college football to the broadcasts.
Golic, who had a successful career as a defensive lineman at Notre Dame and in the NFL, is a familiar voice in sports media. He co-hosted ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike" for nearly 18 years and has appeared as a football analyst on various ESPN platforms. Golic expressed his excitement about joining the Notre Dame radio team and sharing his love for Irish football with listeners. Simeone and Soper, who have been part of the broadcast team for the past two seasons, are also looking forward to working with Golic and providing top-tier football analysis to fans.
Notre Dame Athletics has a rich history of success, with 40 national championships across 26 varsity athletic programs. The football team, led by legendary coach Knute Rockne, won its first national title in 1924. Recent achievements include back-to-back men's lacrosse titles in 2023 and 2024 and the fencing team's 16th team national title in 2026. Notre Dame student-athletes have excelled academically as well, ranking among the top in Academic All-Americans and Graduation Success Rating.
Notre Dame Global Partnerships manages the sales, marketing, sponsorship, and branding services for Notre Dame Athletics. Established in 2018, NDGP collaborates with industry-leading partners to support the University's commitment to academic and athletic excellence. By creating innovative partnerships, NDGP aims to connect brands with Notre Dame's global fan base and uphold the institution's tradition of excellence in collegiate athletics.