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Irish Illustrated returns to its Tracking the Trail podcast, starting with its first segment led by Kevin Sinclair, Eric Thomas, and Drew Mentock.We dug into takeaways from Notre Dame’s annual Irish Invasion camp that took place on Sunday in our first segment. This includes discussion around both Irish quarterback commits in attendance, five-star 2026 safety Bralan Womack, and several other standouts.In the second segment, Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas discussed Shaun Terry's de-commitment and what that development means for the 2025 receiver class. We also discussed a handful of receivers set to take official visits at Notre Dame this month, a Top 200 safety, and a pair of blue-chip linebackers who will also be hitting South Bend this weekend.Additionally, Irish Illustrated addressed a pair of high-level tight ends in the 2026 class, including a five-star on campus today and a Midwest prospect in the Top 150 set to visit Notre Dame next week.

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Marcus Freeman’s Friday press conference, the program’s Irish Invasion festivities on Sunday, delves into the future of the quarterback position and NFL-ready linebackers, plus takes a floor-to-ceiling look at Notre Dame’s 2024 slate.

In a special edition of Tracking the Trail, Irish Illustrated’s recruiting podcast, Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas dive into the details and context around the Noah Grubbs commitment. Irish Illustrated digs into the significance of landing another high-grade quarterback, the shift in recruiting outcomes under Marcus Freeman, the skill set and potential in Grubbs, and more.

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 signing period, which currently overlaps with the expanded College Football Playoffs.

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 Burgess Jr., and offer Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng before talking about Irish Invasion attendees Bralan Womack, Carter Scruggs and Linkin Zylstra.

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 overall trajectory of Notre Dame's 2025 class and beyond.

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 the Irish are recruiting the defensive tackle position.

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 landscape.

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.