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Tracking the Trail: September 6 Update

Tracking the Trail: September 6 Update

The Fighting Irish are 1-0 while future scholarship Notre Dame players venture into their junior (2026 class) and senior (2025 class) varsity seasons. In our latest edition of Tracking the Trail, Irish Illustrated discussed the fruits of Marcus Freeman's labor showing themselves in Notre Dame's season opener versus Texas A&M. Several of the most touted members of Coach Freeman's first few recruiting classes not only earned starting roles as underclassmen, but they also made significant plays on Saturday night. That's where Irish Illustrated started in this week's recruiting podcast. It was followed by a discussion of Notre Dame's commits and how they fared in recent high school action, who we're looking to watch this weekend, and a popular 2026 recruit who is standing out in a big way.

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Tracking the Trail: September 6 Update

Tracking the Trail: September 6 Update

The Fighting Irish are 1-0 while future scholarship Notre Dame players venture into their junior (2026 class) and senior (2025 class) varsity seasons. In our latest edition of Tracking the Trail, Irish Illustrated discussed the fruits of Marcus Freeman's labor showing themselves in Notre Dame's season opener versus Texas A&M. Several of the most touted members of Coach Freeman's first few recruiting classes not only earned starting roles as underclassmen, but they also made significant plays on Saturday night. That's where Irish Illustrated started in this week's recruiting podcast. It was followed by a discussion of Notre Dame's commits and how they fared in recent high school action, who we're looking to watch this weekend, and a popular 2026 recruit who is standing out in a big way.

Irish Illustrated Insider: Previewing Notre Dame’s Home Opener Against Northern Illinois

Irish Illustrated Insider: Previewing Notre Dame’s Home Opener Against Northern Illinois

Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down the threats (hint: they're on defense) Northern Illinois might pose to Marcus Freeman's heavily favored Irish in Saturday's season opener. We look at a few prop bets, the Over/Under (ahem, the latter), and which players and units should improve most over Game #1 for Notre Dame.

Irish Illustrated Insider: Silencing the Aggies

Irish Illustrated Insider: Silencing the Aggies

Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame's seismic season-opening victory in College Station. Who played better than expected? Who fared worse? Which freshmen should receive a greater workload heading into Week 2?

Overtime: Notre Dame Knocks off Texas A&M 23-13

Overtime: Notre Dame Knocks off Texas A&M 23-13

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 Notre Dame's 23-13 victory over Texas A&M at Kyle Field.

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame/Texas A&M Predictions

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame/Texas A&M Predictions

Irish Illustrated Insider's four-man crew breaks down Saturday night's seismic season-opener between the Irish and Aggies in College Station. We also argue about analytics, which is always enlightening…

Irish Illustrated Insider: Welcome to Notre Dame @ Texas A&M Game Week!

Irish Illustrated Insider: Welcome to Notre Dame @ Texas A&M Game Week!

Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Marcus Freeman's opening press conference, delves into the depth chart surprises, and takes an initial stab at handicapping Saturday's matchup at Kyle Field.

Instant Analysis: Reacting to the August 26 Marcus Freeman Press Conference

Instant Analysis: Reacting to the August 26 Marcus Freeman Press Conference

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 what they heard during the August 26 press conferences with Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman. #instantanalysis #notredamefootball #notredame #goirish #collegefootball

Tracking the Trail: August 23 Update

Tracking the Trail: August 23 Update

In our latest edition of Tracking the Trail, our recruiting podcast at Irish Illustrated, we kicked off the discussing by previewing the varsity season as a dozen Notre Dame commits will compete tonight. We highlighted the top matchups and the Irish pledges we're most interested to track this season. Additionally, Irish Illustrated discussed in details the trio of 2025 receivers who announced offers from Notre Dame today.

Irish Illustrated Insider: Final Developments Prior to Notre Dame’s Season Opener

Irish Illustrated Insider: Final Developments Prior to Notre Dame’s Season Opener

Irish illustrated insiders full booth puts its finishing touches on a projected depth chart, looks ahead to week one, and answers your questions.

Spotlight: Wrapping Up Fall Camp

Spotlight: Wrapping Up Fall Camp

Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley is back for one last Spotlight before the start of the Notre Dame Football Season. He's joined by FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice as the two talk about the offensive line (of course) and the rest of the Notre Dame Football team.

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Football Camp Closes, the Season Awaits

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Football Camp Closes, the Season Awaits

Irish Illustrated Insider offers intel from Notre Dame's Jersey Scrimmage, reviews training camp as a whole, and peeks ahead at favored Texas A&M. Oh, the offensive line probably makes an appearance here and there as well.

Instant Analysis: Wrapping Up Fall Camp

Instant Analysis: Wrapping Up Fall Camp

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 what they heard during the August 17th press conferences with Marcus Freeman, Al Golden, and Mike Denbrock.

Tracking the Trail: August 15 Update

Tracking the Trail: August 15 Update

In our latest edition of Tracking the Trail, Irish Illustrated dug into the latest prospect to commit to Notre Dame in Brandon Logan, an in-state safety. Next, we discussed the various concerns and unknowns around the 2025 recruiting cycle. Lastly, we previewed the varsity season kicking off this month and which Irish commits to watch during their senior seasons.

Irish Illustrated Insider: Reviewing Notre Dame's Thursday Practice, Offensive Line Updates & Game Planning for Texas A&M

Irish Illustrated Insider: Reviewing Notre Dame's Thursday Practice, Offensive Line Updates & Game Planning for Texas A&M

Irish Illustrated Insider turns to a three-man crew to review Thursday's practice, discuss the latest on the offensive line rotation, update the status of Howard Cross III, and analyze the impact of Mike Denbrock. The crew also takes on your questions in this edition of the Irish Illustrated Insider podcast.

Instant Analysis: August 15 Practice Report

Instant Analysis: August 15 Practice Report

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Drew Mentock are joined by FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice, as they break down what they saw during Notre Dame Football's practice on August 15.

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Camp Competitions Crystallize

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Camp Competitions Crystallize

Irish Illustrated Insider turns to a three-man crew to break down Notre Dame's most important questions as the training camp portion of August draws to a close later this week. Who's emerged at linebacker? At Nickel? We also rank the personnel on a deep defensive line.

Instant Analysis: August 10 Practice Report

Instant Analysis: August 10 Practice Report

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 what they break down what they saw during Notre Dame Football's practice on August 10.

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s Camp Questions and (Early) Answers

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s Camp Questions and (Early) Answers

The Irish Illustrated Insider crew discusses Notre Dame's offensive line situation heading into College Station and, thereafter, its blossoming, veteran defense, and who'll emerge among an at least six-deep receiving corps.

Instant Analysis: August 6 Practice Report

Instant Analysis: August 6 Practice Report

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 what they react to OT Charles Jagusah's injury and what it means for the offensive line.

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Football Training Camp in Full Swing

Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Football Training Camp in Full Swing

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Notre Dame's newcomers—the instant impacts, the stock-up surprises in the reserve ranks, and which running back might emerge in a crucial, not-often-ignored role when the Irish hit Kyle Field.