Episodes
Irish Illustrated Insider looks at Army's path to a four-quarter contest while examining how Notre Dame might get away from the undermanned Cadets and thus dictate the proceedings late. Who'll shine? Who does Notre Dame need to shut down? And how many possessions will help decide the contest?
Published 11/21/24
Published 11/21/24
Irish Illustrated Insider returns to discuss the third edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday night. Who'll miss from the current field? Who'll creep in? And what upsets are afoot this weekend?
Published 11/20/24
Irish illustrated insider reviews Notre Dame's victory over Virginia and takes its initial look at this Saturday night's battle in the Bronx against the undefeated Army.
Published 11/18/24
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 November 18th press conference with Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman as the Irish prepare for a trip to Yankee Stadium to face Army. As always, Instant Analysis is brought to you by the RVMH Hall of Fame, located in Elkhart, Indiana.
Published 11/18/24
Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley and John Brice of Football Scoop are joined by Tim Prister as they break down Notre Dame's 35-14 win over Virginia.
Published 11/16/24
Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Virginia's strengths and weaknesses, looks at ideal Playoff destinations beyond South Bend, and indulges in Senior Day fun with the Irish roster.
Published 11/14/24
Irish Illustrated Insider offers a second Playoff podcast after Tuesday night's Round 2 rankings reveal. Who is (way) too high? Who dropped appropriately and nonsensically? And what has to happen for Notre Dame to host a Playoff game?
Published 11/13/24
Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame's blowout of Florida State, takes a sneak peek at Playoff projections, and discusses concerns and areas of undervalued strength along both lines of scrimmage.
Published 11/11/24
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 November 11th press conference with Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman as the Irish prepare for Senior Day against the Virginia Cavaliers (5-4). As always, Instant Analysis is brought to you by the RVMH Hall of Fame, located in Elkhart, Indiana.
Published 11/11/24
Tim O'Malley, Tim Prister, and John Brice of Football Scoop react to Notre Dame's 52-3 domination of Florida State and what it means for the Irish in the CFP.
Published 11/10/24
The Florida State at Notre Dame game this weekend is no longer the hyped-up matchup perceived by most as a battle of powerhouses separated by very little On the bright side, from the recruiting end of the November weekend, Notre Dame will still host the quantity and quality expected from the outset of the season. On Friday, Irish Illustrated's recruiting reporters Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas previewed the most notable half-dozen players from the 2025 class. Also discussed was a variety...
Published 11/08/24
Irish Illustrated Insider's full crew looks at reeling FSU as the 1-8 Seminoles head north to South Bend this weekend. We also examine which 'November Call-ups' could aid the Irish cause and take an extensive look back at the 1993 classic between the programs.
Published 11/07/24
Irish Illustrated Insider gathers a three-man crew to discuss Tuesday night's initial release of the College Football Playoff rankings.
Published 11/06/24
Irish Illustrated Insider discusses roster updates from Marcus Freeman's press conference, examines various angles of the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings, and takes a stab at Notre Dame's most important offensive 'additions' for November's home stretch.
Published 11/04/24
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 November 4th press conference with Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman as the Irish prepare for their game against Florida State. As always, Instant Analysis is brought to you by the RVMH Hall of Fame, located in Elkhart, Indiana. Want more Notre Dame coverage? Check us out on our...
Published 11/04/24
Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Notre Dame's remaining foes—with an unwitting USC emphasis. We likewise look ahead at who should reasonably improve in November, the stadium's atmosphere for night games (Florida State) and otherwise, and touch on a huge recruiting weekend afoot for Nov. 9.
Published 10/31/24
Irish Illustrated Insider recaps a 51-14 Irish victory over Navy, discusses the ascent of a few defensive reserves, and looks ahead at red-shirts for '24 and the offensive line and coaching staff for '25.
Published 10/28/24
Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley and FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice break down Notre Dame's dominant victory over Navy. The Irish defeated the Midshipmen 51-14 in MetLife Stadium, recovering five unforced fumbles.
Published 10/26/24
Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down the Irish and Midshipmen—two top-tier offenses, one great defense, and a matchup of the best red zone teams—on both sides of scrimmage—the nation has to offer.
Published 10/24/24
Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame's win over Georgia Tech but quickly turns its attention to the unique defensive challenge and wide range of offensive opportunities that await the Irish in The Meadowlands.
Published 10/21/24
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 October 21 press conference with Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman as the Irish prepare for their top-25 matchup against Navy. As always, Instant Analysis is brought to you by the RVMH Hall of Fame, located in Elkhart, Indiana.
Published 10/21/24
Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley and FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice break down Notre Dame's 31-13 victory over Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
Published 10/20/24
Irish Illustrated Insider takes a deep dive into Notre Dame's injury situation and how it impacts not only this week's game vs. Georgia Tech, but also matchups through season's end, and who should shine or be put on the spot by the undervalued offense of the 5-2 Yellow Jackets.
Published 10/17/24
There was no shortage of recent developments when Irish lllustrated drew up an outline for our weekly recruiting podcast - Tracking the Trail. As most would, we started with a thorough discussion about Cameron Herron following his weekend stay in South Bend and his subsequent commitment. Composite four-star quarterback Blake Hebert was next. It was only the beginning of a wide-ranging podcast, which included feedback on today's national recruiting rankings update.
Published 10/17/24