Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley are joined by FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice as they react to the 45-minute Marcus Freeman interview. #fightingirish #collegefootball #goirish #irishillustrated #notredame #notredamefootball…

Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley is joined by Tim Prister to preview the first four games of the Notre Dame Football Schedule. They start by breaking down Texas A&M (Aug. 31), then move to Northern Illinois (Sept. 7) and Purdue (Sept. 14) before concluding with Miami OH (Sept. 21).

Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley is joined by FootballScoop National Football Writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice to discuss Brice's reporting on a potential June Signing Period. The two discuss what the new signing period would look like, how it would impact the current recruiting calendar, and how it would alter the December signi…

Irish Illustrated's Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas react to Deuce Knight's recent trip to Alabama with Kris Mitchell, Deion Colzie, CJ Carr, Riley Leonard, Jayden Thomas, Beaux Collins, Jayden Harrison, and Jaden Greathouse. They then discuss the top 100 players in the Notre Dame 2025 Class, focusing on Mark Zackery IV, Derrick Meadows, Christopher…

Notre Dame has landed a commitment from Mark Zackery IV, a cornerback out of Ben Davis High School. Zackery, a member of the class of 2025, is a 247 Sports four-star player and ranked inside the 247 top 100. Irish Illustrated's Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas break down what Notre Dame is getting in Zackery from an X's and O's perspective and the ov…

Irish Illustrated's Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas react to Gordy Sulfsted's commitment and then discuss the current state of Notre Dame's defensive line recruitment. They also discuss Simeon Caldwell, Daniel Anderson, and Justin Thurman.

Noon kickoffs? NIL for defensive tackles—and hoops. Future head coaches, QB stats that matter, former right tackles that don't, and Link Jarrett's genius. Irish Illustrated Insider runs the gamut in today's episode. Irish Illustrated Insider is taking next week off and will return on June 3.

Irish Illustrated's Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas are back on the latest edition of Tracking the Trail. They discuss the Mark Zackery announcement date and how Notre Dame is recruiting internationally. They also break down how Notre Dame's recruiting patterns have changed domestically, like the increased recruiting in Ohio, before discussing how t…

In the latest edition of Irish Illustrated Overtime, Tim O'Malley and John Brice discuss the latest in communications information technology in college football, including in-helmet communication, similar to what is used at the professional level.

Irish Illustrated Insider delves into myriad topics ranging from the offense's Top 10 future, to fall camp QB reps, to the upcoming Elko Effect—both good and delayed—to backup nickel options and everything in between. Today's pod also delves into the future of NIL, the general manager position, and likely changes in college football's ever-evolving…

Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley and FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice discuss new NIL and transfer portal developments like NCAAF GMs making personnel decisions The future of NIL contracts NIL Pricetags The potential new CFB Signing Day and summer dead period…

Irish Illustrated Insider's four-man crew delves into transfer portal surprises, tackle-breakers, schedule-makers, and a remarkable ongoing string of June enrollees who starred for the Irish as freshmen.

Irish Illustrated's Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas are back in the second episode of Tracking the Trail. They discussed Deuce Knight, Dallas Golden, the class of 2026, and things to watch for in the coming months.

Irish Illustrated's Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas react to the commitment of Dallas Golden, a 247 Sports four-star safety in the class of 2025. They discuss the commitment itself, what it means for Notre Dame, and how it impacts the class of 2025.

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Notre Dame's draft results, examines the spring portal's lack of current impact, and fields the requisite questions concerning future draft picks, players' ceilings, and, as always, a few on the Irish offensive line.

Irish Illustrated Insider examines Saturday's entertaining Blue-Gold Game. Who shined? Who surprised? And who might've made a depth chart move with a strong outing on the heels of a consistent spring?

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley are joined by FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice, as they break down Notre Dame's 93rd Annual Blue-Gold Game.

Irish Illustrated Insider delves into Notre Dame's final—and very public—test of spring ball 2024. Who's out and why? Who'll shine among the first unit, and what does that mean? And what about Justin Fisher and Andrew Yanoshak?

Irish Illustrated Insider's four-person crew breaks down everything we saw at Saturday's annual spring jersey scrimmage. Who shined? Who struggled and why? And who's most likely to bounce back in this weekend's Blue-Gold Game?

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley are joined by FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice as they break down Notre Dame's April 13th Jersey Scrimmage. They break down the defense's strong performance, which resulted in multiple pick-sixes, and then examine the offense, going in-dept…

Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame's forthcoming jersey scrimmage: Who to watch? (Other than left guard) Which linebackers and receivers might shine? And who among the quarterbacks will lead his side to victory? We also delve into recent quarterback and defensive line recruiting developments.…

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice react to meeting with Al Golden and Mike Denbrock after Notre Dame's eighth spring practice.

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses the recent portal moves of Clarence Lewis and Carey Booth, updates the latest injury news on Riley Leonard and Eli Raridon, and analyzes Wednesday's practice.

Notre Dame completed its seventh practice of the season on April 3rd. Irish Illustrated observed the practice, and Tim Prister and John Brice offered their thoughts during the latest Instant Analysis.

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses the absences of Riley Leonard and Benjamin Morrison and Notre Dame's options as a result. The crew also revisits its Pete Bevacqua interview, six spring practice standouts to date, and where the Irish might be vulnerable this fall as the program breaks for Easter.

New Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua joins us for a special Irish Illustrated Insider podcast edition. Irish Illustrated Insider sits down with Notre Dame vice president and director of athletics Pete Bevacqua. Among the topics discussed include the evolving NIL landscape, the preponderance of transfer—both welcomed and worrisome—among sp…

The Irish Illustrated Crew reacts to Notre Dame football's sixth spring practice and their discussions with Coach McCullough about the state of the running back room.

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley are joined by FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice as they react to Head Coach Marcus Freemans's March 23rd Press Conference.

Irish Illustrated Insider turns its focus to Notre Dame’s offensive and defensive lines, an up-and-coming linebacker, the best among the group in space, and once again, all four quarterbacks as Marcus Freeman’s squad concluded its first practice in nearly two weeks.

The Irish Illustrated Crew Reacts to the latest Notre Dame spring ball practice and then discusses their conversations with Offensive Line coach Joe Rudolph and Defensive Line coach Al Washington.

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses the end of Notre Dame’s basketball season, three sports programs’ needs in NIL this off-season, player ceilings, position floors, and a few too many best (and worst) case scenarios.

Irish Illustrated Insider’s four-man crew reviews Notre Dame’s first practice of Spring Ball 2024. Who shined among the quarterbacks? Who won the WR/CB battles? And who might rise from the second and third unit at the start to finish closer to the starter’s status at spring’s conclusion?

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses expectations for each position group heading into spring ball, unearths a best-case-scenario sleeper at a handful of positions, dives back briefly into the Jack Swarbrick interview conducted Thursday, and reflects on the College Football Playoff’s new model—just in case it changes before we speak again.…

Irish Illustrated Insider sits down with outgoing Notre Dame director of athletics Jack Swarbrick. Among the myriad topics discussed within this 45-min conversation are Notre Dame’s handling of NIL and transfer portal challenges, the expansion of the Guglielmino Center on campus, Marcus Freeman’s contract status, the hiring of coaches, the notion o…

Irish Illustrated Insider takes a deep dive into Notre Dame’s coaching staff extensions, examines both the offensive and defensive lines heading into spring ball, unearths a whole handful of players with something to prove over the next two months—both starters and hopefuls alike—and regrettably reiterates the definition of relevance as it pertains…

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Notre Dame’s most recent—and final?—coaching staff shuffle, examines three key football dates announced this week, takes a stab at future spring headlines of note, and defines the Notre Dame Student-Athlete in the modern era.

Irish Illustrated Insider has something for everyone in today’s edition as we discuss Notre Dame assistants on the move, 2025 recruiting musts and hopefuls, an influx of safety talent (and top-tier development), floors and ceilings…and an early consensus on the now-annual Asmar Bilal award.

From Riley Leonard to Chad Bowden to Al Golden, Irish Illustrated Insider has you covered as we discuss freshmen thrown into the fray, seniors who decided not to stay, and the new guy calling the plays.

Playoffs?! Irish Illustrated Insider is talking about Playoffs!! But also topics ranging from Rubio to Rees, from Floyd to fair-weather fans to breakout candidates, and, of course, baby boys named Marcus and Tate.

Irish Illustrated Insider broaches a wide variety of off-season topics, from Portal to Junior Day to a Top 5 national ranking heading into 2024…of head coaches, that is.

Irish Illustrated Insider's two-person booth of Tim Prister and Pete Sampson dives into Nick Saban's retirement, how close the Irish are to a National Championship, the impact of Notre Dame's roster additions, and much more.

Irish Illustrated Insider’s three-man Thursday crew returns to examine the near future, the distant future, the NFL Draft, and a review of the 2023 Portal findings with a nod to 2024s as well.

Irish Illustrated Insider’s two-man booth closes the door on Notre Dame’s Sun Bowl victory while taking a look at portal needs, wishes, and the future of key players returning in 2024.

Notre Dame thumped Oregon State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl 40-8. The Irish Illustrated Crew and John Brice of Football Scoop reacted to the game, live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

Notre Dame dominated Oregon State from start to finish, winning the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl 40-8. Irish Illustrated insiders Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley react to the game, and to the post game press conference.

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley preview the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, which features a top-20 matchup in Notre Dame and Oregon State.

Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame’s clear defensive advantage in the Sun Bowl while wondering if prudence or a new approach will win the day offensively, considering two handfuls of new starters at critical positions.

The Irish Illustrated Insider recruiting team of Tom Loy, Tim Prister, and Kevin Sinclair offers their takeaways from Notre Dame's 8th-ranked recruiting class of 2024. Who will be the most significant impact player in the class? Who has work to do? All this and more in today's edition of Irish Illustrated Insider.…

Irish Illustrated breaks down everything said by Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman during his press conference on national signing day. They focus on the hiring of Notre Dame's new strength and conditioning coach, the search for an offensive coordinator, and the transfer portal players arriving to Notre Dame.…

The Irish Illustrated Crew reacts to Notre Dame Football Head Coach Marcus Freeman's National Signing Day Press Conference.