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Irish Illustrated Insider is the go-to Notre Dame football podcast featuring expert analysis from Tim Prister, Tim O’Malley, Andrew Mentock, John Brice and Pete Sampson. Each episode delivers the latest Fighting Irish news, game breakdowns, recruiting updates, coaching insight, roster analysis and listener-driven discussion.

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#1082
Yesterday · 50 min
Tracking the Trail: Recapping Notre Dame’s Monster Recruiting Weekend Full of Top Prospects
Irish Illustrated's Tracking the Trail returns to recap the biggest recruiting weekend of the Marcus Freeman era, which included a 31-24 victory over No. 1 Miami. Once again, host Drew Mentock is joined by Irish Illustrated's senior recruiting analyst, Eric Thomas, and 247Sports and CBS Sports national recruiting analyst, Tom Loy. A couple dozen blue-chip prospects were on campus, including 2027 five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson, a Texas A&M commit the Fighting Irish have a solid chance of f
#1081
Monday · 1 hr 1 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame vs. Miami Review - CJ Carr’s Big-Game Rank, the Man Coverage That Worked, Cornerback Depth and CFP Rankings Outlook
Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame vs. Miami: CJ Carr’s big-game performance, the man-coverage and blitz plan that held up, costly kickoff misses, Mark Zackery’s struggles at corner, offensive line growth, injury updates and what it all means for the Irish in the College Football Playoff rankings.
#1080
Sunday · 9 min
Instant Analysis: Notre Dame Takes Down No. 1 Miami In Instant Classic
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister, Tim O'Malley, and Drew Mentock recapped Notre Dame's historic 31-24 victory over the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes. The trio discusses Notre Dame's dominant start, driven by CJ Carr, Jordan Faison, and Micah Gilbert. Carr finished the day with 319 passing yards and 3 passing touchdowns, his first 300+ yard performance since last season against North Carolina State. Gilbert led Notre Dame with 98 receiving yards and had two of Carr's three touchdowns. Although the Ir
#1079
November 5 · 56 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame vs. Miami Preview, College Football Playoff Stakes, Matchups and What Malachi Toney’s Absence Means for Marcus Freeman and the Irish
Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame vs. Miami, breaking down Malachi Toney’s absence, key matchups, defensive line concerns, and the Irish’s No. 11 College Football Playoff ranking. The crew examines Marcus Freeman’s stakes, Notre Dame’s path to a playoff bye, and predictions for Saturday night’s huge showdown.
#1078
November 4 · 41 min
Tracking the Trail: Notre Dame Prepares for Biggest Recruiting Weekend of Marcus Freeman Era
Irish Illustrated's Tracking the Trail returns to discuss what’s expected to be the biggest recruiting weekend of the Marcus Freeman era when No. 1 Miami comes to Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Once again, host Drew Mentock is joined by Irish Illustrated's senior recruiting analyst, Eric Thomas, and 247Sports and CBS Sports national recruiting analyst, Tom Loy. More than three dozen blue-chip prospects are expected on campus. That includes 2027 five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson, a Texas A&
#1077
November 2 · 55 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: The Wait is Over As Notre Dame Readies for #1 Miami
Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Notre Dame football’s injury concerns, the Navy win, and the pivotal Miami matchup. Can CJ Carr exploit the Hurricanes’ defense? Will the Irish establish the run and contain Malachi Toney? Get analysis of the key matchups and the questions shaping Notre Dame’s showdown with Miami.
#1076
October 31 · 8 min
Instant Analysis: Discussing the Good and Bad from No. 5 Notre Dame’s 22-Point Victory Over Navy
Irish Illustrated's Tim O’Malley and Drew Mentock met on the field inside Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., after No. 5 Notre Dame’s 35-13 victory over Navy in the 99th meeting between the two long-time rivals. The duo discussed a porous Fighting Irish first half, especially on the defensive side of the ball, which allowed the Midshipmen to score 13 points while running for 4.7 yards per carry and to possess the ball for 23:33. They also addressed the adjustments made in the second half, w
#1075
October 29 · 58 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Readies for Navy…and Beyond
Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame's annual matchup with the Midshipmen, re-litigates the wide receiver rotation, offers three separate arguments about a championship-ready offense, defense, and special teams, and offers a new Over/Under win total for you to ponder for the 2026 campaign.
#1074
October 28 · 39 min
Irish Illustrated Interviews: Tim O’Malley Meets Tim O’Malley
Episode No. 30 of Irish Illustrated Interviews is co-hosted by Irish Illustrated’s Tim O’Malley, who is introduced to Notre Dame’s other Tim O’Malley, a Double Domer who’s the associate director for Research at the University’s McGrath Institute and Academic Director of Notre Dame’s Center for Liturgy. He also holds a joint appointment teaching theology. He’s also no stranger to the occasional tweet about Notre Dame football, which is why both Tim O’Malleys frequently get confused for one anot
#1073
October 26 · 57 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: What Must Notre Dame Prove Before Miami? Navy Preview, and a Closer Look at Chris Ash’s Defense as the Irish Return From the Bye
Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Marcus Freeman's press conference comments on the loss to BYU, what the Irish learned from the defensive performance, how to improve offensively, and how best to prepare for a stretch run that includes No. 1 Miami.
#1072
October 22 · 58 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Midseason Review—Top Players, Marcus Freeman’s Coaching, Areas for Improvement, Transfer Portal Needs and Playoff Prospects Assessed
Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame football at midseason, breaking down the BYU loss, Marcus Freeman’s coaching decisions and the fixes needed during the bye week. Who are the Irish’s top players, where must they improve, and which transfer portal needs could shape their College Football Playoff hopes ahead?
#1071
October 21 · 42 min
Irish Illustrated Interviews: CBS Sports & 247Sports NFL Draft Analyst Mike Renner
The 29th episode of Irish Illustrated Interviews shares an interview with Mike Renner, who recently became 247Sports' lead NFL Draft Analyst. He also covers the annual player selection meeting for CBS Sports. The conversation covers how an accounting major at Notre Dame became the lead voice for Pro Football Focus's NFL Draft coverage six years after graduating in 2012. The duo also dives into his midseason 2027 NFL Draft Big Board, which ranked the top 150 prospects. Seven of those play for
#1070
October 19 · 1 hr 22 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Breaking Down Notre Dame’s Loss to BYU, CJ Carr’s Uneven Night And Why The Irish Remain Firmly In The Playoff Conversation
Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Notre Dame’s loss to BYU, from CJ Carr’s missed throws and questionable calls on the field to Jonaz Walton's limited usage and Mike Denbrock’s key decisions. The crew explains why the Irish can still fix their issues, regroup, and remain a College Football Playoff threat.
#1069
October 18 · 9 min
Instant Analysis: No. 2 Notre Dame Misses Opportunities in 28-24 Loss at No. 8 BYU
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister, Tim O’Malley, and Drew Mentock stood inside LaVell Edwards Stadium after No. 2 Notre Dame’s 28-24 loss to No. 8 BYU. The crew discusses the controversial end to the game, Fighting Irish issues on offense and defense, and what the Cougars did to get Notre Dame off its game.
#1068
October 15 · 51 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame vs. BYU Preview, Predictions, Injury Updates and Key Matchups for CJ Carr and the Fighting Irish in Provo on Saturday
Irish Illustrated Insider takes a deep dive into Notre Dame's matchup with #8 Brigham Young Saturday. How can the Cougars stay within the 10-point spread Vegas has set? Will Bear Bachmeier's ability to run for first downs keep the BYU offense on the field long enough to play keep-away from CJ Carr? And how will the Cougars defense attack Notre Dame up front?
#1067
October 14 · 42 min
Tracking the Trail: Updates From Notre Dame’s Latest Game Day Recruiting Visits
Irish Illustrated's Tracking the Trail returns with host Drew Mentock, Irish Illustrated's senior recruiting analyst Eric Thomas and 247Sports and CBS Sports national recruiting analyst Tom Loy. The trio dives into the numerous prospects on campus for No. 2 Notre Dame’s 58-7 victory over Stanford, the largest win in 40 meetings with the Cardinal. That includes the class of 2027 Chicago-area blue-chip commits Roman Igwebuike and David Folorunsho, as well as several talented players in the class
#1066
October 12 · 54 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame wraps up its Stanford win, assesses key takeaways and turns to an early preview of the Irish’s matchup with BYU
Irish Illustrated Insider wraps up Notre Dame’s Stanford performance, coaching decisions, and lingering questions before turning to an early look at BYU. The podcast examines matchup priorities, potential pressure points, and what the Irish must sharpen this week. Plus the crew examines the injury situation for this week at No. 8 Brigham Young—for both the Irish and Cougars—and discusses BYU's top two weapons: an outstanding defense and quarterback Bear Bachmeier
#1065
October 11 · 8 min
Instant Analysis: No. 3 Notre Dame Delivers Historic 58-7 Blowout of Stanford
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister, Tim O'Malley, and Drew Mentock react to Notre Dame's emphatic 58-7 win over rival Stanford. The trio touched on a historic day for freshman running back Jonaz Walton, who finished the day with 13 carries for 181 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Walton praised the offensive line for creating rushing lanes and clearing the way for his 97-yard rushing touchdown. Notre Dame's passing attack was in full swing too, with Aneyas Williams, Elijah Burress, and
#1064
October 8 · 56 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame vs Stanford Preview, Offensive Concerns, Receiver Development, Running Back Depth and Predictions for Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium
Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame's matchup against rival Stanford, examines where the offense can improve—and where we take it for granted—and how the Irish might match up this weekend without Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and most likely Leonard Moore. We also look at the backup quarterback situation and identify five young reserves the Irish fan base feels might make a bigger impact than they have so far in '26.
#1063
October 7 · 42 min
Tracking the Trail: Notre Dame Prepares to Host Several Blue-Chip Prospects Against Stanford
Irish Illustrated's Tracking the Trail returns with host Drew Mentock, Irish Illustrated's senior recruiting analyst Eric Thomas and 247Sports and CBS Sports national recruiting analyst Tom Loy. The trio dives into the numerous coveted prospects on campus for No. 3 Notre Dame’s home matchup against Stanford this weekend on Oct. 10. That includes class of 2027 four-star linebacker commit Roman Igwebuike from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, as well as plenty of blue-chippers from the class

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