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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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#1062
October 5 · 43 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s 5-0 Start Under Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr’s Growth and What Comes Next for the Irish
Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Notre Dame's victory over North Carolina: the great, the good, the curious, the unsettling, and the key takeaways heading into the back half of its 2026 regular-season slate.
#1061
October 3 · 7 min
Instant Analysis: No. 3 Notre Dame Wins Sloppy Affair Versus UNC 37-26
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley react to Notre Dame's 37-26 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels. The pair discuss Notre Dame's decision to go for it on fourth-and-goal, a stop that gave North Carolina life and set up a 15-play, 97-yard touchdown drive. That decision was made more questionable after North Carolina's touchdown kickoff return made it a one-point game. The bright side? Notre Dame's rushing attack took a massive step forward with Jonaz Walton, who had 120 rushin
#1060
October 1 · 54 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Preview, CJ Carr-Bill Belichick Matchup, Mike Denbrock Play-Calling and Quincy Porter's Future
Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame vs. North Carolina, breaking down UNC’s elite red-zone defense, the Irish pass-rush advantage, and the pivotal CJ Carr-Bill Belichick matchup. The panel also tackles Mike Denbrock’s play-calling, personnel usage, and Quincy Porter's Future. And what about getting that Jonaz Walton guy more touches?
#1059
September 30 · 55 min
Irish Illustrated Interviews: Tim Prister on 45 Seasons of Covering Notre Dame Football
Episode No. 28 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series is hosted by Drew Mentock and features a conversation with Tim Prister, owner and publisher of Irish Illustrated. He’s in the midst of covering his 45th season of Notre Dame football, a career that spans seven different head coaches and countless industry changes, both locally and nationally. Our conversation dives into his earliest memories of Notre Dame as someone who grew up in the South Bend area, played for the Fighting I
#1058
September 28 · 50 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s run game, wide receivers and pass rush under the microscope after Purdue as the Irish turn toward UNC
Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame's blowout over Purdue, examines the growth of the running game, pass rush, and key personnel, takes an early look at the pair of problems North Carolina's defense could pose on Saturday, and offers an updated take on key injuries that might impact the Irish in October and November.
#1057
September 26 · 10 min
Instant Analysis: No. 3 Notre Dame Dominates Purdue on the Road, 49-10
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister, Tim O'Malley, and Drew Mentock break down Notre Dame's 49-10 win over Purdue. The trio discusses how dominant Notre Dame's defensive line looked against Purdue, applying pressure to an offense designed to drop back. Ryan Browne was expected to have a strong passing day against a dinged-up Irish secondary, but couldn't deliver on the expectations. Notre Dame's wide receivers continued to improve, as Micah Gilbert had a two-reception day for a game-high 83 yards
#1056
September 24 · 56 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame-Purdue Preview, CJ Carr’s Command, Grading Christian Gray and Questions Facing the Irish Wide Recievers
Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame’s road test at Purdue, from CJ Carr’s responsibility at the line of scrimmage to the Irish rushing attack, Christian Gray’s strong start and questions surrounding key receivers. The discussion also gauges playoff expectations and what the offense must show at Ross-Ade.
#1055
September 23 · 53 min
Tracking the Trail: Notre Dame Hosts Back-To-Back Visit Weekends Loaded With Four-Stars
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 blue-chip prospects on campus for No. 3 Notre Dame’s home matchups against Rice (Sept. 12) and Michigan State (Sept. 19). That includes more than a dozen four-stars from the classes of 2028 and 2029. Lastly, Tom and Eric answer a few subscriber questions in segment No.
#1054
September 21 · 57 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Our take on CJ Carr, Mike Denbrock’s offense, the fake punt, freshmen, defensive depth and an uneven Michigan State win
Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame’s uneven Michigan State victory, assessing CJ Carr’s pre-snap workload, Mike Denbrock’s conservative offense, the failed fake punt, receiver opportunities, freshman impact and defensive personnel decisions for the No. 3 Fighting Irish.
#1053
September 20 · 8 min
Instant Analysis: No. 3 Notre Dame Handles Business Against Michigan State in 27-10 Win
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister, Tim O'Malley, and Drew Mentock break down Notre Dame's Week 3 27-10 win over Michigan State. The trio discusses how the Irish may have been a four-touchdown favorite, but that Pat Fitzgerald's Michigan State team upped its level of play and hung around, trailing by seven at the half. Tim Prister hits on Marcus Freeman's choice to opt for a fake punt, which cost the Irish but likely won't impact playcalling long-term. Meanwhile, the rushing attack struggled in
#1052
September 17 · 56 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame vs. Michigan State preview, Marcus Freeman updates, offensive and defensive keys and Irish fan questions ahead of Saturday’s matchup
Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Saturday night's matchup with former Irish rival and multiple-era thorn-in-the-side Michigan State. What does Pat Fitzgerald bring to Sparty? Who on Notre Dame will break out offensively? What impact with forecasted thunderstorms have on the affair? And how the heck can Michigan State score more than 10 points?
#1051
September 16 · 43 min
Irish Illustrated Interviews: Fr. Andrew Budzinski, Former Notre Dame Leprechaun
Episode No. 27 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series is hosted by Drew Mentock and features a conversation with Fr. Andrew Budzinski, the pastor and rector at St. Matthew’s Cathedral of South Bend. Of course, they also call Notre Dame Stadium the Cathedral of College Football, and he has plenty of experience tending to passionate Fighting Irish fans in the House that Rockne Built. From 1993-95, he served as the Notre Dame Leprechaun, which included becoming a cheerleading team ca
#1050
September 14 · 48 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame football’s defensive dominance over Rice, CJ Carr’s rise and the running-game debate
Irish Illustrated Insider digs deep into Notre Dame's 52-0 victory over Rice. Who shined in reserve? Who have been Notre Dame's best players through two games? And what about the Irish running game as the Irish take on two more Big 10 foes in consecutive weeks?
#1049
September 13 · 8 min
Instant Analysis: No. 3 Notre Dame Steams Rice 52-0 in Dominant Week 2 Showing
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister, Tim O’Malley, and Drew Mentock break down Notre Dame's dominant 52-0 win over Rice in the season's home opener. The trio discusses how dominant Notre Dame looked from the first snap, validating Marcus Freeman's decision to make Tuesday a "Bloody Tuesday". The choice had immediate dividends, as Notre Dame's defense flew to the football and forced a turnover on Rice's first drive and would go on to force four. Notre Dame's offense had a crisp, clean performance
#1048
September 10 · 49 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: No Game Two Trouble This Time? Notre Dame Readies For Rice
Irish Illustrated Insider continues its examination of Notre Dame's 28-point, wildly overanalyzed opening win over Wisconsin. Where will the Irish improve most as September progresses? And what about Rice and that familiar option attack—this time out of the Shotgun.
#1047
September 9 · 43 min
Tracking the Trail: Analyzing Champ Monds’ Injury, Notre Dame Visitor Preview for Rice, MSU
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 2027 quarterback commit Champ Monds, who suffered a season-ending injury to his non-throwing shoulder, limiting his prep career to 18 games after he reclassified to the class of 2028 earlier this year. Tom also discusses his trip to see another Irish commit, Abraham Sesay, out of D
#1046
September 8 · 51 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s Offensive Identity, Defensive Front and Key Questions After Wisconsin Win
Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame's 41-13 victory over Wisconsin. Who shined on film? Why did the Irish start slowly in another opener? And what about that dominant second half?
#1045
September 7 · 8 min
Instant Analysis: No. 4 Notre Dame Defeats Wisconsin 41-13 in Lambeau Field
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O’Malley break down Notre Dame's 41-13 win over Wisconsin from Lambeau Field. The pair discuss Notre Dame's second-half surge, including CJ Carr's improved passing, what drove the increase in rushing efficiency, and whether Sullivan Absher made a major difference at right guard. The pair also talk about Notre Dame's strong defensive performance and how Wisconsin out-schemed the Irish coaching staff in the first half.
#1044
September 3 · 56 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame vs Wisconsin Preview
Irish Illustrated Insider rolls four deep in this season-opening preview of Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. Who'll start? Who'll earn playing time? Which freshmen might help? And will the heavily-favored Irish cover the three-touchdown spread?
#1043
September 2 · 48 min
Irish Illustrated Interviews: Tim Murray, CFB Sports Betting Analyst, Notre Dame Fan
Episode No. 26 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series is hosted by Drew Mentock and Tim O’Malley and features a conversation with college football betting analyst Tim Murray, the host of VSiN’s College Football Tailgate Show on Saturday mornings and the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast. He’s also a diehard fan of Notre Dame, one of the few teams he cheers for still as a member of the media. Our conversation covers a variety of topics. That includes why he’s picking Notre Dame

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