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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-depth on the wide receivers, running backs, and offensive line.

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 sports programs and universities, and Notre Dame's present and future access to the College Football Playoff.

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 of a student-athlete versus employee, and the challenge of graduation in a transient college football era. 

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 to sports and entertainment. 

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.