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Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame’s myriad of favorable matchups vs. Duke while discussing a few troublesome possibilities in the mix. Will the Irish be fully focused after a season-altering last-minute in South Bend last Saturday?

 Irish Illustrated Insider’s Tim Prister and Tim O’Malley…well…we review the Ohio State game. All 60 minutes rather than the first 56. What went right amid the wrong? What hurt most, and where do the Irish go from here? 

 Irish Illustrated Insider delves into the much-anticipated matchup between Notre Dame and Ohio State. Biggest game since? If not now, when? Where are the Irish advantages and disadvantages, and what might have been overlooked as the teams approach game day? 

Irish Illustrated Insider puts a bow on Game #4 vs. Central Michigan before quickly turning its attention to Saturday’s much-anticipated matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Central Michigan is on tap, but Ohio State looms. Can the Irish focus on the task at hand with one of the nation’s marquee non-conference games this season on the horizon?

From pass rush (better than you think) to rushing lanes (not enough) to play-action successes (again), Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory in Raleigh.

Irish Illustrated Insider examines a handful of key matchups for Saturday’s contest in Raleigh: Can the Irish wide receivers extricate? Can Brennan Armstrong consistently move the chains? Will the Irish offensive line allow Sam Hartman to flourish? And what about the yet-to-be-tested strength of the Irish, the cornerback crew?

The Irish Illustrated crew of Tim Prister and John Brice share their final thoughts on Notre Dame's win over Tennessee State, evaluate just how good the Irish defense can be, and look forward to this weekend's road game at NC State.

Irish Illustrated Insider takes a final look at last week’s sterling Irish performance and turns its eye to a few keys to monitor this weekend that might bode well for future football Saturdays. 

Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame’s sterling opening act against Navy. What can repeat throughout the season? What about it was clearly a one-off vs. a smaller foe? And how can the Irish best utilize the program’s first-ever matchup against an FCS foe on the gridiron Saturday in South Bend?

Recorded Live at "The Bar" the Irish Illustrated Insider crew delves deep into the season-opening matchup this Saturday vs. the Midshipmen and takes questions from the fans.

Irish Illustrated Insider delves into the depth chart discussion leading into the Navy contest, finds a consensus regarding the necessary breakout player on both sides of the ball, and examines how the Irish offense can avoid another ‘Tale of Two Halves’ this weekend vs. the Midshipmen. 

Irish Illustrated Insider puts a bow on its camp coverage with a look at young players who earned snaps, the potential of the wide receivers' room, the rise of the defense from spring to today, and the expected highs and potential lows for new quarterback Sam Hartman. If you are in Dublin next Friday, we are recording the podcast live from "The Bar" at 1:oo pm. Please join us and have a pint with the Irish Illustrated Team. https://thebardublin2.ie Shopping Centre, Unit B1B, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02 PC04, Ireland At the top of Grafton Street and around the corner from the entrance to the shopping center.  Keep walking up Grafton Street – it will be on the right-hand side – Sign that says “The Bar.”

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses post-camp questions ranging from the vexing play of two wide receivers, the (mid-season?) potential of two young tight ends, the team’s top projected freshmen, and camp’s trash talkers extraordinaire as Notre Dame enters game-week preparations for Navy. Sponsored By: Some things are just made for each other – like tailgates and touchdowns. We’re adding one more pair to the list: Aer Lingus and college football!  Join us in Dublin this August for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Too soon? Plan your winter or spring break now with non-stop flights from cities including Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York.  Fly in comfort to Dublin, our European hub. Go coast to coast and discover the sights of Ireland or explore any of the 50+ European cities we connect to - including Amsterdam, London, Paris, and Rome!  Visit aerlingus.com to book today. 

Irish Illustrated Insider examines the rise of Notre Dame’s defensive interior, the plateau of its wide receivers, a surprise starter up front, and the emergence of a few young players who must be counted on in 2023. Sponsored by: Some things are just made for each other – like tailgates and touchdowns. We’re adding one more pair to the list: Aer Lingus and college football!  Join us in Dublin this August for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Too soon? Plan your winter or spring break now with non-stop flights from cities including Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York.  Fly in comfort to Dublin, our European hub. Go coast to coast and discover the sights of Ireland or explore any of the 50+ European cities we connect to - including Amsterdam, London, Paris, and Rome!  Visit aerlingus.com to book today. 

Irish Illustrated Insider delves into its last two practice viewings and interviews with quarterbacks and safeties rooms. The three-man crew further examines Notre Dame’s perpetual presence in conference realignment. It (thankfully) shifts gears with a mid-camp look at positions with new questions following some early answers. 

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses position battles up front on both sides of scrimmage, the all-important pass-rush candidates, a few games of potential peril on the slate, and the athletic department’s impending deal with Under Armour. Sponsored by: First impressions matter. There are no two ways around it. And your face is most likely the first thing someone notices about you. How your skin looks will determine, good or bad, the impression. Decide it’s time to put your best face forward and start using Caldera Lab. Clinically proven to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and signs of aging, Caldera Lab is the leader in men’s skincare and is here to save the day and your confidence. Get 20% OFF with our code IRISH at calderalab.com. That’s 20% OFF at calderalab.com by using code IRISH. Jump into skin and first impression royalty with Caldera Lab!

Irish Illustrated Insider takes a deep dive into the handful (or less?) position battles for Notre Dame after one week, offers a few over/under for key personnel, and opines on the team’s base offensive and defensive approach after watching the competition in parts of four practices to date. Sponsored by: First impressions matter. There are no two ways around it. And your face is most likely the first thing someone notices about you. How your skin looks will determine, good or bad, the impression. Decide it’s time to put your best face forward and start using Caldera Lab.  Clinically proven to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and signs of aging, Caldera Lab is the leader in men’s skincare and is here to save the day and your confidence. Get 20% OFF with our code IRISH at calderalab.com. That’s 20% OFF at calderalab.com by using code IRISH. Jump into skin and first impression royalty with Caldera Lab!

Irish Illustrated Insider reviews its first two practice viewings, focusing first on Gerad Parker’s new offense, with Segment 2 a heavy review on the defense and the best unit we have seen to date, Mike Mickens’ cornerbacks crew.

Irish Illustrated’s Insider previews the outset of training camp, discusses the pledge of Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, examines Notre Dame’s best positions during the last two recruiting cycles, and offers a few ‘what-ifs’ involving the projected top 10 Irish players per our annual countdown.